My Daughter's Legacy: Cousins of the Dove

Mindy Starns Clark is the bestselling author of more than 20 books, both fiction and nonfiction, with over a million copies sold. Mindy and her husband, John, have two adult children and live in Pennsylvania.

Find out more about Mindy Starns at http://mindystarnsclark.com.

 

 Leslie Gould, a former magazine editor, is the author of numerous novels, including "Beyond the Blue" and "Garden of Dreams." She received her master of fine arts degree from Portland State University and lives in Oregon with her husband, Peter, and their four children.

Find out more about Leslie at http://www.lesliegould.com/.

  

About the book:

A thrilling tale of two women longing to follow God's leading, make the most of second chances, and find true love at last

Virginia, 1864

Therese Jennings cannot abide the thought of owning slaves. When her widowed mother inherits a plantation, Therese flees to Civil War Richmond, where she works as a governess by day and tends to wounded soldiers at night. But when trouble befalls her family, can she reconcile her obligations with her beliefs? And will love-whether with an old beau or a handsome new suitor-ever fit in her broken world?

Virginia, present day

Nicole Talbot's life is back on track after years of substance abuse. Home from college for the summer, she's finally ready to share a shocking secret, one that raises new questions about a traumatic childhood experience. But when facts she uncovers cast doubt on her family's legacy, she must risk all that she's gained-her fresh start, her family's trust, and her growing relationship with a new man-to unlock the secrets of the past.

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My Thoughts:

My Daughter's Legacy by Clark and Gould is one of the best books I've read this year to date.  The authors have given readers the perfect blend of history and romance blending past historical and contemporary story lines.  The authors incorporated historical details, the theme of family legacy, tender romance, and a bit of mystery.  The move from past to present day story was fluid.  I absolutely could not put this book down!
The emotion from one of our nation's most painful times in history coupled with the contemporary story of recovery and restoration from addiction drew me into this story and wouldn't let me go.  While this book is the third book in the Cousins Of The Dove series, it can be read as a stand-alone.  This one is keeper shelf material for sure!

*I was given a complimentary copy of the book.  All opinions given here are my own.

Happy Reading,

Jennifer