"Keep a tissue handy for this wonderful historical!"

No young girl should have had to endure the life that Laurel James had. But, in the last several years she had risen above it and started a new life for herself. She was finally gaining the respectability that she so desperately craved and deserved. Laurel was now engaged to Murphy Yates, a very prominant and kind gentleman but, kept putting off the date.She wasn't quite sure if it was the right match. Certainly, she liked and respected him well enough, and he treated her like gold. However, Laurel knew that more than that she wanted to be head over heals in love. Only once before had she ever dared dream of giving her heart to a man. A man whom she thought abandoned her.

Brodie Murphy,aptly named "Shenandoah" surfaces after being a spy for the Confederate cause.He is shocked to find that Laurel is engaged to his brother. He threatens Laurel that if she doesn't break off the engagement to his brother he will reveal her past.

Laurel and Brodie face emotional turmoil with their inner conflicts and wounds. Both want to find some sort of peace within their lives but, must confront and overcome many difficult situations including the feelings of Murphy Yates.The one thing that is constant is their inward

feelings for one another.

REDEMPTION is a perfect title for this heart wrenching historical romance. It had me in tears to read this beautiful love story between two flawed characters who finally found the love that they believed they didn't deserve. Linda Broday,once again, creates characters who come to life as real people with real problems. Readers will become consumed with another fantastic read from this talented writer.

Reviewed by Tami Sutton
Posted June 7, 2005