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Leaving Waverly
Disillusioned by war and prejudice, can this southern belle trust in love?
Claire Crawford is nothing she should be. Put off by the War between the States and her own experience with the slaves on her father’s plantation, she longs for something more. Under the control of her parents, there is not much room for anything but submission. Still, she dares to defy them and reach out to a sharecropper’s family on her father’s land.
The war changed Henry Garrett. And he has plans of going beyond his father’s humble farm. He will do whatever it takes to make those dreams come true. Nothing will stand in his way. Until he meets her. Drawn to the southern belle he would rather despise, he is soon caught up in a situation not of his own making. How much is too much for the one he loves? Dare he sacrifice his dream?
Claire Crawford is nothing she should be. Put off by the War between the States and her own experience with the slaves on her father’s plantation, she longs for something more. Under the control of her parents, there is not much room for anything but submission. Still, she dares to defy them and reach out to a sharecropper’s family on her father’s land.
The war changed Henry Garrett. And he has plans of going beyond his father’s humble farm. He will do whatever it takes to make those dreams come true. Nothing will stand in his way. Until he meets her. Drawn to the southern belle he would rather despise, he is soon caught up in a situation not of his own making. How much is too much for the one he loves? Dare he sacrifice his dream?
- GenresHistorical Fiction
108 pages, Paperback
Published August 24, 2022
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Sara R. Turnquist
30 books490 followersI’m a coffee lovin’, word slinging, clean Historical Romance author whose super power is converting caffeine into novels. I love those odd tidbits of history that are stranger than fiction. That’s what inspires me. Well, that and a good love story.
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Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews
January 1, 2020
Plantation owners daughter meets share cropper. Great story. I just wish it was longer and hope there is a sequel.
February 19, 2026
summary: since i don’t want to write a blurb, basically it was post Civil war about a tenant falling in love with the landowners daughter and their quest to get married:)
rating: 4 ⭐️ honestly was an average but also sweet and refreshing read for me!
review: i’d say the insta-love made it to where you didn’t feel all swoony when it came to the falling in love. it was just a simple story about post- Civil War;) definitely worth the read, less action packed but great for a cozy comforting read💕
content:
1. a lot about slavery/ racial hate and violence
2. injuries and slight violence/ a death
3. kisses and romance;)
4. fear of girl being in danger of physical abuse (doesn’t happen tho)
rating: 4 ⭐️ honestly was an average but also sweet and refreshing read for me!
review: i’d say the insta-love made it to where you didn’t feel all swoony when it came to the falling in love. it was just a simple story about post- Civil War;) definitely worth the read, less action packed but great for a cozy comforting read💕
content:
1. a lot about slavery/ racial hate and violence
2. injuries and slight violence/ a death
3. kisses and romance;)
4. fear of girl being in danger of physical abuse (doesn’t happen tho)
June 3, 2024
Just because your family has money, it can’t bring happiness. As she grew up, she began to see the real story of life. Her parents were wealthy and respected but not in her own family. She learned that her best (black friend) was killed by her father because she wanted to leave and marry. But she did not know that until she began teaching children to read etc. she was forbidden to do so There is a happily ever after. It takes a great guy believing in God and facing her father to marry his daughter
January 6, 2018
This is the story of two injured souls. Henry is smothered at his home when he comes back from the war. Claire trys to help the newly freed slaves, but her mother and father continue to smother her freedom. Claire's heart of compassion goes against the former slave owner her father and she falls for Henry with his compassionate nature. This book has a surprise twist in the climax and is well worth reading.
May 9, 2026
A story of love during the days of slavery. Our heroine is seeking to help the slaves to-better themselves when a tragedy occurs. Tom happens along Nd the spark ignites. Her father refuses to allow the couple and they choose torin away. Will all go well?
April 23, 2023
An interesting telling of a sad situation. It was a quick, clean novella. It was a fine read.
February 19, 2026
A sweet, fast-paced, exciting romance!! A nice start to a new series (for me)!
May 6, 2021
Sweet historical prequel in the Cripple Creek series.
Lauren meets Tom when his horse breaks her leg. She doesn’t realize at the time that he s her father’s new tenant. As the book progresses Tom and Lauren see more of each other and become attracted. even though her father has made known his opinion that Tom is not good enough for her.
ARC e-copy from the author in return for an honest review.
Lauren meets Tom when his horse breaks her leg. She doesn’t realize at the time that he s her father’s new tenant. As the book progresses Tom and Lauren see more of each other and become attracted. even though her father has made known his opinion that Tom is not good enough for her.
ARC e-copy from the author in return for an honest review.
Displaying 1 - 8 of 8 reviews