This book was such an joy to read. I could hardly put it down. The characters come to life as the author recounts Annie's struggle to survive. You felt her experiences. I'm really glad I finally took the time to read this.

I loved this book very much. . It was very hard to put it down. ☆☆☆☆☆ rating.

Matt survives the Civil War but has to be rescued by Annie and returned to health. These two have been wounded by the times and life and find a way to the future. Get ready to be engrossed in this family tale that keeps you turning the pages and wanting more are the ending. Definitely recommend this author and series.
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For the Brave ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ written by Holly Bush
(The Gentrys of Paradise #1)

I reviewed the preview novella of this series Into the Evermore and in my review I said I really like the story but I wanted more. This novel so much more. Ms Bush pulled out all the stops and has created a finely crafted beginning family sage.

Matt Gentry left home at eighteen after a argument with his father. He joined the Confederate Army and fought for the south. He left the army after four years as a mentally battle scared soldier and drifted for two years. He drank to the point of not knowing where he was or who he was with.

It was during one of drunken escapades Ben Littleship, a close family friend, finally found him. Ben informed him of the death of his father and told him he needed to come home the the Paradise Ranch the family compound.

Matt regretted his father's death and that they did not make amends. It is on this journey home that Matt and Ben are caught in a deadly storm and find themselves at the edge of drowning and subsequently their death.

They are rescued by a young woman Annie Campbell she is somewhat of a recluse and lives quite secluded on the outskirts of town. Annie totally dedicates herself to their recovery which evolves over a few months. It is during this period both Annie and Matt become friends and confide hidden secrets about their lives.

This book is quite a story so well crafted and riveting. Ms. Bush paints such details you feel yourself in the book not just a reader. This book is not for the faint of heart some scenes prove to be quite cruel but needed to fulfill the story. The book to me is one of this author's finest works and a testimony to her talent.