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The James Saga #1
The Fall of the House of James
THE FIRST BOOK IN THE JAMES SAGA
Falling in love with a slave- can it ever work?
Lawrence James is immediately drawn to Jasmine Thomas. She’s attractive, opinionated and kind. But she’s a slave – a definitive non-starter as a son of a plantation owner in South Carolina in 1860. Yet, Lawrence cannot help himself and as he spends more time with her, his feelings continue to grow.
However, there are other problems for Lawrence. He has been groomed to take over the Havers End plantation, but Lawrence has a deep uneasiness about becoming a slave owner. His position is not helped by his volatile relationship with his father, Edward and what the consequences will be if Edward finds out about his relationship with Jasmine.
There are also concerns over his eldest sister, Belvedere Rossiter, and her growing friendship with a rebellious slave, Donald Archer. While Lawrence loathes Donald, Belvedere has an opposing view.
Lawrence’s biggest dilemma is - does he choose to be the dutiful son or risk everything to be with Jasmine?
Falling in love with a slave- can it ever work?
Lawrence James is immediately drawn to Jasmine Thomas. She’s attractive, opinionated and kind. But she’s a slave – a definitive non-starter as a son of a plantation owner in South Carolina in 1860. Yet, Lawrence cannot help himself and as he spends more time with her, his feelings continue to grow.
However, there are other problems for Lawrence. He has been groomed to take over the Havers End plantation, but Lawrence has a deep uneasiness about becoming a slave owner. His position is not helped by his volatile relationship with his father, Edward and what the consequences will be if Edward finds out about his relationship with Jasmine.
There are also concerns over his eldest sister, Belvedere Rossiter, and her growing friendship with a rebellious slave, Donald Archer. While Lawrence loathes Donald, Belvedere has an opposing view.
Lawrence’s biggest dilemma is - does he choose to be the dutiful son or risk everything to be with Jasmine?
444 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 23, 2018
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About the author
Annette Austin
6 books7 followersI have written and published eight novels. My first novel, The Fall of the House of James, spent some time at the Number 1 spot on Amazon, (History of Antebellum U.S. Chart.) The other seven novels are Always A Slave, A Slave's Vow, Betrayal of Love, Between Love and War, The Devil Within, To Sleep With A Stranger and A Sweet Taste For Revenge. After a really challenging time, the sixth novel in The James Saga, A Sweet Taste For Revenge, has just been released and is available on Amazon. I will hopefully begin working on the seventh novel in The James Saga, Victory Or Surrender, shortly.
When I am not writing, I like to read, exercise and socialise.
I am grateful for all of the lovely reviews which I have received. Please feel free to contact me or ask a question here. You can also contact me via my email. If you would like to join my newsletter (it's free and you'll receive a free chapter of To Sleep With A Strange when you do,) it is anne.austin586@gmail.com and via my Twitter which is Annette Austin@Annette91329398. I also have a website, https://www.annetteaustin.co.uk.
When I am not writing, I like to read, exercise and socialise.
I am grateful for all of the lovely reviews which I have received. Please feel free to contact me or ask a question here. You can also contact me via my email. If you would like to join my newsletter (it's free and you'll receive a free chapter of To Sleep With A Strange when you do,) it is anne.austin586@gmail.com and via my Twitter which is Annette Austin@Annette91329398. I also have a website, https://www.annetteaustin.co.uk.
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Displaying 1 - 17 of 17 reviews
September 13, 2019
Good Story, Hard Relationships!
Jasmine is a confusing young woman. Here on again off again attitude is not enjoyable. Lawrence is too quite a hypocrite concerning his relationship with as slave and his sister's relationship with Donald her driver, who is also a slave. I am wanting to read the next book because of two things mentioned in first book that piqued my interest. So next book please!
Jasmine is a confusing young woman. Here on again off again attitude is not enjoyable. Lawrence is too quite a hypocrite concerning his relationship with as slave and his sister's relationship with Donald her driver, who is also a slave. I am wanting to read the next book because of two things mentioned in first book that piqued my interest. So next book please!
July 22, 2020
I enjoyed the book. But I have to admit most of the time I was ready to hit both of the main characters. Lawrence and Jasmine aren't working for me. He's too much of a hypocrite and she cries way too much. He keeps teasing this relationship with Millie and acting like she's wrong to be jealous. This is the first one of these books that I actually despise the male lead. It's like he doesn't grow, even after falling in "love" with Jasmine. He doesn't have any thoughts of the future for them. Nonetheless this a great read. It shows a lot of the struggles an interracial couple would have to face in that time period.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 5, 2018
Enjoyed
Good read, definitely a page turner. I’m looking forward to seeing how things will turnout for Lawrence and Jasmine, Bell and Donald. Back in that era, having an interracial relationships is a death wish. Poor Rosalind my heart goes out to her dealing with Carmichael. I hope he get what he deserves. Sadly the treatment of slaves were horrible. Very heartbreaking. Looking forward to book 2
Good read, definitely a page turner. I’m looking forward to seeing how things will turnout for Lawrence and Jasmine, Bell and Donald. Back in that era, having an interracial relationships is a death wish. Poor Rosalind my heart goes out to her dealing with Carmichael. I hope he get what he deserves. Sadly the treatment of slaves were horrible. Very heartbreaking. Looking forward to book 2
December 20, 2018
I loved it.
It was a page Turner for sure. My favorite character was Donald. He is a very honorable man. Intelligent, strong, loyal, and wise. I love everything that he stands for. I think that Jasmine's character is a bit naive. She make me wanna puke sometimes. Lawrence!!!!!! Ummmm... I really can't wait til part two. I wanna know what Grace told Edward and if they were once involved.
It was a page Turner for sure. My favorite character was Donald. He is a very honorable man. Intelligent, strong, loyal, and wise. I love everything that he stands for. I think that Jasmine's character is a bit naive. She make me wanna puke sometimes. Lawrence!!!!!! Ummmm... I really can't wait til part two. I wanna know what Grace told Edward and if they were once involved.
May 9, 2021
Terrible Story
Slaves with first and last names, never happened! The lingo of the slaves is very poorly written. Slaves talking about "getting married." It was against the law for slaves to marry.
Ms. Austin, go back and do some serious research and try it again! Your overall idea for the story is good. It just needs to be more authentic of the time and place.
Sincerely,
A history fanatic
Slaves with first and last names, never happened! The lingo of the slaves is very poorly written. Slaves talking about "getting married." It was against the law for slaves to marry.
Ms. Austin, go back and do some serious research and try it again! Your overall idea for the story is good. It just needs to be more authentic of the time and place.
Sincerely,
A history fanatic
December 18, 2018
I own You
It took those words to get Jasmine all The way together. Unfortunately, this sits in the minds & hearts of Black People..The THOUGHT of in someone's mind..' My people owned Your people'..smh 😔😡
It took those words to get Jasmine all The way together. Unfortunately, this sits in the minds & hearts of Black People..The THOUGHT of in someone's mind..' My people owned Your people'..smh 😔😡
April 20, 2019
Boring
I never finished the book. I reached 40% and even though I skipped quite a bit I still could not make myself finish it. How is it you are in love after 2 conversations is beyond me.
I never finished the book. I reached 40% and even though I skipped quite a bit I still could not make myself finish it. How is it you are in love after 2 conversations is beyond me.
April 13, 2021
I loved the book!
I don't usually read romance, but this book definitely captured my attention! The characters are well thought and likable, I really want to know what happens next, so book 2 - here I come.
Mckayla,
BooksShelf Reviewer
I don't usually read romance, but this book definitely captured my attention! The characters are well thought and likable, I really want to know what happens next, so book 2 - here I come.
Mckayla,
BooksShelf Reviewer
September 11, 2021
Riveting
I have read many books on similar story lines, but this is first series prompting me to order second book as soon sad Zi finished writing a review. I want to know immediately what occurs next?!
I have read many books on similar story lines, but this is first series prompting me to order second book as soon sad Zi finished writing a review. I want to know immediately what occurs next?!
November 9, 2018
Love 💘 knows no boundaries
It's shows love is blind.Your friend's are the outside looking at your situation through rose colored glasses .It's my life !!!!
It's shows love is blind.Your friend's are the outside looking at your situation through rose colored glasses .It's my life !!!!
June 10, 2019
Fall of the house of James
This was a better written novel. How ever the language of key to the times. Must realize the slang of the 21 Century not consistent with the 1880's.
This was a better written novel. How ever the language of key to the times. Must realize the slang of the 21 Century not consistent with the 1880's.
August 16, 2020
Great story
This is a great story but the book had several editing mistakes. Always a disappointment. I will try the second one because I really like the story.
This is a great story but the book had several editing mistakes. Always a disappointment. I will try the second one because I really like the story.
September 10, 2020
Enjoyable! I loved it! Could not put it down! But, I love this era in America, the history!
October 2, 2020
A narrative true
This book tells the story of slavery in the south as it had been for 200 years before the civil War was even thought of. One bad omen after another
This book tells the story of slavery in the south as it had been for 200 years before the civil War was even thought of. One bad omen after another
October 25, 2020
Really good read!👍🏽
February 1, 2022
The saga begins
Wonderful story about romance and drama. It's a different spin on slavery that is truly entertaining all the way to the end.
Wonderful story about romance and drama. It's a different spin on slavery that is truly entertaining all the way to the end.
July 24, 2022
Impressed
This book was surprisingly very good. I liked how realistic the conflicts were in the story between various characters. I look forward to reading the second book.
This book was surprisingly very good. I liked how realistic the conflicts were in the story between various characters. I look forward to reading the second book.
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