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Mississippi Brides
Head to Mississippi in a 3-in-1 collection of historical romances. . . . Alexandra Lewis’s life no longer makes sense. After her father’s death in a shootout, she feels pressure to carry out her duty to her family and wed, regardless of love. Abigail LeGrand won’t be hindered by marriage. Until she catches the eye of an itinerate preacher. Caroline Pierce never dreamed someone like Luke Talbot would propose. But the promise of marital bliss quickly turns to civil strife as they disagree on everything from slavery to faith. Can God change hearts before love drifts away with the river?
- GenresFictionChristian Fiction
349 pages, Paperback
First published December 1, 2013
About the author
Diane T. Ashley
14 books27 followersDiane T. Ashley, a “town girl” born and raised in Mississippi, has worked more than twenty years for the House of Representatives. She rediscovered a thirst for writing, was led to a class taught by Aaron McCarver, and became a founding member of the Bards of Faith.
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November 8, 2019
Three good Christian, historical, romance books in the series. The first book 'Across the Cotton Fields'. The era is early 1800''s, in Natchez, Mississippi on Magnolia Plantation. Jeremiah a young, strong, handsome man helps an older friend, Judah with his cotton crop and later they go in business together. Jeremiah meets a beautiful girl, Alexandra and falls in love with her. She is promised to another man. Will she and Jeremiah go their separate ways? Or find each other? I loved this first book.
The second book 'Among the Magnolias' in 1841. Nathan Pierce had accidentally killed a man. He become a preacher and is sent to Natchez, Mississippi to meet Jeremiah LeGrand who has a grown daughter, Caroline LeGrand. She meets Nathan and does not know if she can live with a preacher. They have some disagreements about religion and slavery but can they work out their differences? This was also a good book, continuing the life of Jeremiah and Alexandra.
The third book 'As The River Drifts Away' is about the Civil War in 1863 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Caroline Pierce and Luke Talbot start courting, what a match! Caroline is against slavery and Luke runs a Plantation with nearly 100 slaves. They get married, Luke leaves home to fight in the Civil war. They have a few rough bumps in the beginning of their early marriage.
I would recommend these book to everyone although they do have heavy Christian stories throughout. The author was interesting and gave us some well written stories.
The second book 'Among the Magnolias' in 1841. Nathan Pierce had accidentally killed a man. He become a preacher and is sent to Natchez, Mississippi to meet Jeremiah LeGrand who has a grown daughter, Caroline LeGrand. She meets Nathan and does not know if she can live with a preacher. They have some disagreements about religion and slavery but can they work out their differences? This was also a good book, continuing the life of Jeremiah and Alexandra.
The third book 'As The River Drifts Away' is about the Civil War in 1863 in Vicksburg, Mississippi. Caroline Pierce and Luke Talbot start courting, what a match! Caroline is against slavery and Luke runs a Plantation with nearly 100 slaves. They get married, Luke leaves home to fight in the Civil war. They have a few rough bumps in the beginning of their early marriage.
I would recommend these book to everyone although they do have heavy Christian stories throughout. The author was interesting and gave us some well written stories.
December 4, 2021
Follow Alexandra, Abigail, and Caroline through Mississippi history from 1812 to 1863. See how God helps them choose the husbands that He has selected for them, and how both husbands and wives fit into His grand design.
October 7, 2019
Good
This book is one that these women and how they became brides it start
with the first young woman and her daughter is next and then the granddaughter is next.
This book is one that these women and how they became brides it start
with the first young woman and her daughter is next and then the granddaughter is next.
July 5, 2020
Loved these stories!
Such well written and enjoyable stories! These stories were filled with faith and love, despite the hardships that the characters faced. Loved each of them!
Such well written and enjoyable stories! These stories were filled with faith and love, despite the hardships that the characters faced. Loved each of them!
November 12, 2013
About The Book: Head to Mississippi in a 3-in-1 collection of historical romances. . . . Alexandra Lewis’s life no longer makes sense. After her father’s death in a shootout, she feels pressure to carry out her duty to her family and wed, regardless of love. Abigail LeGrand won’t be hindered by marriage. Until she catches the eye of an itinerate preacher. Caroline Pierce never dreamed someone like Luke Talbot would propose. But the promise of marital bliss quickly turns to civil strife as they disagree on everything from slavery to faith. Can God change hearts before love drifts away with the river?
About The Authors: Diane T. Ashley is a a “town girl” born and raised in central Mississippi. She has been employed for more than 20 years by the Mississippi House of Representatives, where she currently serves as Deputy Assistant Clerk. When she took over the care of her mother, after the sudden death of her father,she rediscovered a thirst for writing and was led to a class taught by best-selling author, Aaron McCarver. She and Aaron McCarver now collaborate on historical fiction novels set during some of the turning points in American history. Their Tennessee series covers three generations of families who struggle to find or strengthen their faith. The Mississippi series features some of the characters first introduced in our Tennessee series. She is married to a wonderful man, Gene, who is a constant support in all of her endeavors. She accompanies him on "rockhounding" trips each year and loves wearing the jewelry he produces from the rocks he collects. He in turn allows her to peck away at the keyboard and has even been known to give her a phrase or idea that later appears in her stories.
Aaron McCarver is a transplanted Mississippian who was raised in the mountains near Dunlap, Tennessee. He loves his jobs of teaching at Belhaven University and editing for Barbour Publishing and Summerside Press. A member of ACFW, he is coauthor with Gilbert Morris of the bestselling series, The Spirit of Appalachia. He now coauthors with Diane Ashley on several historical series.
My Thoughts About The Book: I am a lover of historical romances and I especially love stories that take place in the deep south. This book was delightful. From the beginning story about Alexandra Lewis to the final story about her granddaughter, Caroline Pierce each story was an attention getter. The stories are a mixture of three of my favorite elements: faith, love, and history. Each story glorifies God and Christ as the characters find their spiritual way in life. I am so looking forward to reading more from these two authors.
About The Authors: Diane T. Ashley is a a “town girl” born and raised in central Mississippi. She has been employed for more than 20 years by the Mississippi House of Representatives, where she currently serves as Deputy Assistant Clerk. When she took over the care of her mother, after the sudden death of her father,she rediscovered a thirst for writing and was led to a class taught by best-selling author, Aaron McCarver. She and Aaron McCarver now collaborate on historical fiction novels set during some of the turning points in American history. Their Tennessee series covers three generations of families who struggle to find or strengthen their faith. The Mississippi series features some of the characters first introduced in our Tennessee series. She is married to a wonderful man, Gene, who is a constant support in all of her endeavors. She accompanies him on "rockhounding" trips each year and loves wearing the jewelry he produces from the rocks he collects. He in turn allows her to peck away at the keyboard and has even been known to give her a phrase or idea that later appears in her stories.
Aaron McCarver is a transplanted Mississippian who was raised in the mountains near Dunlap, Tennessee. He loves his jobs of teaching at Belhaven University and editing for Barbour Publishing and Summerside Press. A member of ACFW, he is coauthor with Gilbert Morris of the bestselling series, The Spirit of Appalachia. He now coauthors with Diane Ashley on several historical series.
My Thoughts About The Book: I am a lover of historical romances and I especially love stories that take place in the deep south. This book was delightful. From the beginning story about Alexandra Lewis to the final story about her granddaughter, Caroline Pierce each story was an attention getter. The stories are a mixture of three of my favorite elements: faith, love, and history. Each story glorifies God and Christ as the characters find their spiritual way in life. I am so looking forward to reading more from these two authors.
March 24, 2015
Uplifting historical reading
Each story was uplifting and a special outlook of life during the times before and during the civil war years
Each story was uplifting and a special outlook of life during the times before and during the civil war years
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