I like Linda Howard books generally, but if I had realized this story had anything to do with romanticizing any aspect of the civil war and a troubling kidnapping/sexual dynamic I wouldn’t have paid money to read it. My bad.

This “alpha” hero is more of an arse, and the first half of the book is a horror story. Well written, as is everything by Ms. Howard, but the subject matter is unappealing.

Entertained me I fell in love with the characters. Not one of my fav's but a good read.