I love just about all of White's books, and this is no exception!

The dual-time element was a (pleasant!) surprise, and I was super curious to see how the two timelines would ultimately converge. White kept me guessing to the very-satisfying climax, that's for sure!

Perhaps my favorite part of the read was all the one-off references to White's other books. :) Margot de Wilde, especially, was wonderful to see and catch up with (as was a blink-and-you'll-miss-it reference to Lord Sheridan and a book he wrote); I think I'm ready to re-read the corresponding books now. :) Hah!

Very well done, as ever.

4.5/5 stars.

I received an eARC of the book from the publisher via NetGalley. All opinions are my own.

Emotional. Poignant. Riveting. “Yesterday's Tides” is a sweeping historical drama, brimming with espionage and romance! Thoroughly researched and beautifully crafted, this novel is one to be savored. One enlivened by a cast of diverse characters who move the heart and enriched by profound spiritual themes that uplift the soul.

For the longtime fan of Roseanna M. White, “Yesterday's Tides” is a must read, filled with delightful cameos by beloved characters from series past. For the reader who’s yet to pick up one of White’s novels, “Yesterday's Tides” serves as a marvelous introduction to her work, sure to result in the binge-reading of her phenomenal backlist.

If you enjoy period dramas set in the First and Second World Wars, “Yesterday's Tides” is sure to be your cup of tea!

With a delightful cast of characters you’re sure to fall in love with, an idyllic backdrop on North Carolina’s Ocracoke Island, and a riveting plot full of spies and codes and secrets, Yesterday’s Tide is a deeply compelling read that will keep you turning pages for hours. You’ll find yourself laughing and crying alongside Evie, Sterling, Remington, and Louisa as they live and love and learn to find their courage in spite of the growing darkness.

Roseanna never fails to disappoint me with her cast of diverse characters, who spring to life on the page with their gripping backstories and rich character voices. I learn something new and intriguing every time I read a book by her!

While I adored each of the four main characters, I think Evie might be my favorite. Her quiet strength despite enduring such loss and her generous selflessness toward others was deeply admirable. I found Sterling both entertaining and adorable—I loved his dry sarcasm. And their romance was so sweet!

While I find dual timelines confusing sometimes, I thought Roseanna did an excellent job pulling this one off. I loved watching Remington and Louisa’s love story unfold alongside Evie and Sterling’s and putting the pieces of the puzzle together. My heart ached for their loss, but their reunion brought tears to my eyes—literally. This story was more bittersweet and heartbreaking than I was expecting, but it was no less soulful and inspiring for the deep losses endured.

I always appreciate the decided taste of adventure pulsing through each of Roseanna’s stories. Somehow, she manages to perfectly balance thoughtful character development with a dash of adventure that keeps you on the edge of your seat. Some of the twists definitely caught me by surprise!

Many of the themes Roseanna explored in this deeply complex and imaginative story were anything but easy, but she handled them in a tasteful and sensitive way. It was an educational glimpse into the vestiges of racism that still clung to American society even in the early 20th century and the implications that had on the characters.

Heartbreak, loss, and hope are all tangled up in this deeply compelling story that explores the complexities of war, family, and love. You’ll come away deeply stirred by this beautiful story of faith in the face of great darkness, equipped with renewed courage and strength to face your own life’s battles.

*I received a complimentary e-ARC of this book from NetGalley in exchange for a review.

Yesterday’s Tides is a captivating dual-timeline story of love, sacrifice, and reconciliation. Longtime readers of Roseanna M. White will be delighted to see glimpses of characters and scenes from her previous books! Both timelines were fascinating, with the truth and connections between them unfurling at the steady pace of the tide going out, revealing a little more with each chapter.

While both heroines were compelling characters, Evie was my favorite character with her smarts, loyalty, and dedication to serving and loving the people around her. The plot was layered with espionage, adventure, and enough twists and turns to keep me guessing. I was totally surprised by the way the two storylines came together in the end! Highly recommended for fans of historical fiction by authors like Sarah Sundin and Elizabeth Camden.

I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher via NetGalley. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

Yesterday’s Tides is my first book by this author and I wasn’t disappointed. Oh my stars.

The basic premise is two generations of women living on the distant and isolated Ocracoke Island off the coast of North Carolina. The first in 1914 and the second in 1942. As this is a dual time novel, you fully understand the two stories will intertwine and these do, beautifully.

In the 1914 thread we meet Louisa Adair, who ekes out a living helping out at her family’s inn with with her widowed mom and several other women. The world is on the brink of war but Louisa’s life isn’t changing much until two new guests arrive for summer, half British Remington Culbreth and his boorish cousin. Rem delights in avoiding all his cousin’s plans and spends the summer falling deeply in love with a woman his family would never accept.

Fast forward to 1942 and while German U-boats stalk the waters of the North Atlantic, Evie Farrow helps run the family inn, until her orderly life is upended by a badly injured British intelligence officer, hunting a Germany spy. The two must work together and call on some of Evie’s surprising skills if they’re going to track him down before there’s bloodshed.

Where to start. For me, the book began slowly, because the author took time and care to set up the two plots. I spent a while trying to figure out exactly how the two fit. Then boom. All of a sudden, I couldn’t stop thinking about the characters. I wondered how Rem was doing, while making coffee, and if Louisa was okay, despite everything (not telling what I mean by ‘everything’). Over breakfast I had to pick my book up to see if Evie and Sterling had caught the rogue officer. So be warned. You will struggle to put this down.

As an avid reader who reads quickly, I’m often not as moved by some stories as I should be. This one brought me to tears for three minutes. I cannot recommend Yesterday’s Tides highly enough. If you enjoy love stories or survivor stories or war stories, the is a MUST READ.

I received a copy from the publisher via Netgalley. The gushing opinions are all my own.

I cannot say enough about the talents of Roseanna M. White. Split between World War I and World War II, she tells the story of one little North Carolina inn’s residents that spans generations and continents. Yesterday’s Tides is filled with romance, intrigue, and faith and is one of the best books I’ve read in a long time!

Roseanna's books never fail to please. I love the depth of story and the beautiful settings. I have to admit that this book took a while to hook me, but once it did, I certainly did not want to set it aside. I was deep in the story when my lunch ended and I had to go back to work...I was almost late! I loved visiting with characters from former books and realized that I had not yet read the Culper Ring trilogy. Although there are references to former books Yesterday's Tides can be read as a stand alone. so grab a glass of tea and settle in for a fabulous story.

I was given a copy of this book by the publisher with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

I've never visited the Outer Banks of North Carolina, but Roseanna White has made them come alive here in her first dual timeline novel. Be ready to immerse yourself in both WWI and WWII and their effects on a small island on the American coastline.

When Evie Farrows finds a man washed ashore, she knows immediately that he's more than he seems. Who is he and why was he on a boat near their shore?

Louisa Adair's beauty has always drawn attention, but Remington Culbreth seems to be captivated by her spirit as well as her appearance. As friendship grows, are they willing to break social norms and challenge centuries of tradition to be together?

This book captured my attention right away. I enjoyed all four point of view characters and felt invested in them. The setting is beautiful and makes me want to visit Ocracoke and the rest of the Outer Banks. Because there were overlying people and places in both timelines, it did get a little confusing at times, and I felt some plot points got a little convoluted, as it would have helped me as a reader to have things cleared up earlier. I loved the cameo appearances by characters from some of White's other series, and always smiled when they were on the page.

I would recommend this book for fans of romantic split time historical fiction. Be ready to cheer for Evie, Sterling, Louisa, and Remington!

I received my copy of the book from the author. All thoughts in this review are my own.

What a great book! I have loved all of Roseanna M. White's books. Yesterday's Tides doesn't disappoint. It's a dual timeline that takes place on Ocracoke Island during 1942 (WWII) and 1914 (the Great War).

In 1942, Evie Farrow discovers a man washed ashore after a German U-boat sinks the ship he was traveling on. The seriously injured Sterling Bertrand is a special agent who is hunting for a spy. It takes weeks for him to recover and during that time they make their own discoveries. In 1914, Englishman Remington Culbreth arrives to stay at the inn for the summer. He falls in love with Louisa Adair the innkeeper's daughter but when war threatens, they will have choices to make. Each story involves intrigue, danger, secrets and romance.

It's a wonderful story and I thoroughly enjoyed and recommend it to anyone who loves historical books. I received this book from the author and Bethany House Publishers and all opinions are my own.

Finally, finally made time to just sit down and immerse myself in this story….so glad I did!
Another amazing story from Roseanna White.
This one is a bit different from others of hers in that....well, first, it's a standalone novel, and also, it is a dual timeline.
This story is about Evie in 1942, and Louisa in 1914.
I loved both time lines, both heroines, both settings.

I really enjoyed the mystery that was interwoven in both timelines, and I loved seeing how it all pulled together in the end.
The characters were just, well, really well-written. They came to life for me, and were oh-so-relatable.
The family drama, the romance, the war and intrigue...well, it all combines to be an unforgettable novel, and I highly recommend this to anyone that enjoys a good historical fiction novel.

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Grab a box of tissues and a copy of Yesterday’s Tides as soon as possible because Roseanna M. White has outdone herself with her latest release! Readers will be captivated by this exquisite dual-time tale of espionage, love, war, family, race, and history!

In two world wars, intelligence and counterintelligence, prejudice, and self-sacrifice collide across two generations.

1942 — Evie Farrow is used to life on Ocracoke Island, where every day is the same — until German U-boats haunting their waters begin to wreak havoc, and special agent Sterling Bertrand washes ashore at Evie’s inn.

After being burned in a torpedo explosion, Sterling’s injuries keep him inn-bound for weeks, making him even more anxious about the SS officer he’s been tracking and increasingly intrigued by Evie, who seems to be hiding secrets of her own. Will he finally catch the man he’s spent years chasing? And what of this mysterious island girl? Can Evie be trusted to help him complete his mission?

“It was hard to be suspicious of someone whose touch was so careful and whose voice was so bright and who had promised not only to help but to keep his secrets.” ~ Roseanna M. White

1914 — Englishman Remington Culbreth arrives at the Ocracoke Inn for the summer, but he doesn’t count on falling in love with Louisa Adair, the innkeeper’s daughter. However, when war breaks out in Europe, their blossoming relationship is put in jeopardy.

Working in her family’s inn seems to be Louisa’s destiny, or it was until she meets Rem and can’t help dreaming of a bigger future. Will their love survive the battles ahead, or will the war tear them apart?

“Sometimes I wonder how different it would all be if we could be who we are. If freedom really meant we were free—to choose, to discover, to explore.” ~ Roseanna M. White

As the ripple of the Great War rock Evie and Sterling’s lives in World War II, it seems yesterday’s tides may sweep them all into danger again today.

Oh my goodness, my heart is FULL, and my eyes are wet with tears!! Yesterday’s Tides is the most beautiful, moving, and artistically written Historical Fiction novel I’ve had the privilege to read! Evie, Sterling, Louisa, and Rem’s storylines came together perfectly! I experienced every emotion, felt like I was walking alongside them, and became wholeheartedly invested in their lives! During their journeys, the brightest star was their faith which shone brightly throughout the inked pages. No one can separate what God has brought together, and we clearly see this message woven into the plot as each couple works to fulfill the calling on their lives!

“When it feels like the wind and the water are stealing those prayers, we can anchor them to something in our thoughts, as a reminder that no one and nothing can really snatch them away.” ~ Roseanna M. White

Rich in prayer, God’s glory, and pure love that will weaken your knees, Yesterday’s Tides is one of Roseanna M. White’s best novels! I particularly loved how she incorporated her characters from previous books into the narrative, though not in a way that would confuse new readers. I am also in awe of what Roseanna did in this novel, especially after learning that she originally wrote it twenty years ago in a completely different era and genre! WOW! This is true artistry!

“Every islander knows—there’s always going to be another hurricane. Another storm. Everything buried will surface again, and everything you thought would last forever will come down eventually. But you rebuild. You dredge. You keep moving, keep adding new. That’s how we go on living.” ~ Roseanna M. White

Whether you’re a fan of Roseanna M. White’s books or new to her work, if you enjoy Historical Fiction, romance, and faith-based stories, Yesterday’s Tides is a MUST-READ!

*Thank you, NetGalley and the publisher, for providing me with a pre-release copy of this novel. All thoughts and opinions are entirely my own.*

This book was so heart wrenching good, that I felt like my emotions were on a roller coaster. The story is about two different timelines, one taking place in the years around the World War One, and the other World War two. The main location is Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. Though the timelines take us on a journey to many important places, especially concerning the wars. The story is very intricate, and the author did such a good job of putting all the pieces together. In fact, if you have read other author White's stories and her series, you the reader are in for a real treat. I will not say more than that, but I was amazed at her detail. If you have not, you will still enjoy this story immensely.

When we switched the timelines, you knew which one you were in by the titling of Yesterday or Today. This story is chock full of family, friends, romance, and political intrigue. Not only that but the first timeline seamlessly runs into the other with a few twists and turns that took me by surprise. So much so I had to read a couple of parts over again just to let the dynamics sink in.

The characters, I loved them. Both eras. There was a bit of mystery that only deepened the story more. This is also the second book I have read this year that deals with some islands in North Carolina and the outer banks that played an important role during World War Two. The historical facts and the atmosphere of impending war or war brought this story to life. And the romantic journey of the couples, priceless, though I was worried about them at times.

I do believe this is now my favorite author White book.

I received a copy of this novel form the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review and all views and opinions are my own.

Yesterday's Tides by Roseanna M. White is a wonderful inspirational historical romance with dual timelines that keep you on the edge of your seat looking forward to what will come next.
When special agent Sterling Bertrand washes ashore near Evie's Inn in 1942, her life will no longer be the same because they team up to track down a German agent. In doing so what they find out from the past could put all their lives in danger.
Remington Culbreth has the summer of 1914 to enjoy himself at Ocracoke Inn while life and responsibilities continue in the rest of world, that he will soon have to return to. However he never imagined that he would fall in love with Louisa Adair, the innkeeper's daughter. Now with the war starting in Europe their relationship is in jeopardy and their love may not survive.
I really enjoyed this story and look forward to reading more by this author in the future.

I was given an ARC from the author/publisher. All conclusions are mine and mine alone.

I absolutely adored this book! The dual timeline is something new for me from Roseanna M. White, and I loved it. There wasn't a moment where I wasn't invested in both. I loved all the characters, and you cannot believe how EXTREMELY pleased I was when I realized that all of my favorite characters got a cameo in the book. I was so sad when I had to leave the WW1 friends, but Margot and Barclay and Brooke and Camden all showed up and my heart was happy. At one point, I was squealing out loud, and I really hope nobody heard me. Evie and Louisa and Rem and Sterling were so perfect. Even thinking about Aunt L and her ending right now is making me tear up again. The grandma's were perfect. I could honestly read a sequel picking right up with Evie and Sterling right this second. I loved that there was sign language incorporated. The espionage was thrilling. The setting was beautiful. I loved the relationship between Evie and the Coast Guards. The whole way this book was sewn together was to die for. I highly recommend to lovers of historical fiction or lovers of Roseanna's books.

(Also want to mention that Edith is a despicable human and I extremely much do not love her.)

I love reading a little different setting for Roseanna's books! I have enjoyed all of the ones set in WWI, but it's fun when an author branches out. This one is well written, with wonderful characters. I also appreciate how the story prods (gently) the reader to think.

Where can I even begin with this book? It’s got everything a great story needs: lost love, family drama, spies and intrigue, a beautiful setting, found family, and faith elements. And it’s got a dual timeline, with one story set during the Great War and one during World War Two. Though I have to say, my favorite parts were probably when character’s from Roseanna’s other books made appearances. It was like seeing old friends again. I think I’ve said this several times, but this may truly be my favorite work of hers. I really couldn’t put it down! I enjoyed her writing style, as always (clear and not repetitive, yet full of delicious details). The characters were complex and easy to root for (except the ones who weren’t supposed to be); I thought I would like Evie’s storyline the best, but I think Louisa’s is my favorite. She had to make some difficult choices and she did so and came out the other side okay. And Rem, he is a sweet hero. And of course I loved both romances, though I wondered how quickly Evie’s would actually come about. It did feel like the main focus was on Louisa’s story, and more time devoted to her plot line, however I guess if not for hers then Evie’s would not exist. I also appreciated the way we found out, right along with Sterling (who is also a great hero) where some of the ladies had ended up in the 1940’s. I could go on! This is a fantastic book and you should most definitely read it!
I received a complimentary copy of the book for review. All thoughts and opinions of this book are my own; I was not required to write a positive review.

They say never judge a book by its cover, but this one is beautiful on the inside too. There’s history, romance, mystery, but at its core it’s a heart-wrenching family drama told by the generations affected in WWI and WWII.

Out of the four historical fiction books I read this month, this one is at the top. So many WWI & WWII books are set overseas, and I appreciated that Rosanna shed light on the hardships experienced stateside during both periods.

This dual timeline novel follows two women during the First World War (in 1912) and the Second World War (in 1942). I enjoyed following both stories, but especially the one during the year 1942.

Ignoring the very large number of characters, so large that I had to create a list of them to keep track, the novel flows smoothly. As you read more of the stories, you get familiar with all the characters. It's more a plot driven novel, but you do get to see the characters' development throughout. The mystery aspect of the novel, not knowing for sure whom to trust, the intrigue with the war spies and war intelligence made me turn the pages faster.

Besides the romantic plot line, where we learn about Evie Farrow's and Louisa Adair's love stories, the novel deals with themes of racism, class divisions, secrets kept hidden over multiple generations, and true friendship. The best thing was reading to see how the two story lines converge and how the characters connect with one another. It was a wonderful reading experience. I admit starting this hoping for an easy read during a weekend, but there is substance to the story, and a couple of weeks later, I still think about it, and the characters, sometimes.

For fans of historical novels, especially set during either of the two World Wars, this is a good choice of reading material. In the note at the end of the novel, the author does mention how these characters are in fact characters from her previous works. I hadn’t read anything by her before, but I didn't feel like there was a lack of depth to the way the characters were constructed. However, those familiar with her other novels will probably get an extra level of enjoyment recognizing other characters.

Yesterday's Tides was absolutely amazing! I was quickly drawn into the story and loved how it was written. The time-slip was great; I was intrigued by how the stories intertwined and trying to figure that out was a treat.

The romance was wonderful in BOTH timelines. I was nervous at times with how everything would turn out, which made the book difficult to put down.

One thing I especially loved was how this story included characters from White's previous books AND she included in the author's note all the little connections. So fun!

All in all, Yesterday's Tides was an amazing read that I highly recommend. It's definitely going on my favorites' shelf. :)

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I really enjoyed this book by Roseanna White. I have always been a fan of her books and this book did not disappoint. I loved how in this book we got to see characters from past series and saw how they interacted with the main characters. I liked how Remington was a minor character in a previous series and now he got his story. I loved how this story jumped between WWI and WWII. I thought it was interesting to see how the past influenced the present. I liked how the story was told and the surprises that were in the story. I thought this was a good story and gave a good glimpse into how people can sometimes not be what we expect from outside appearances. I would highly recommend this book.

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