An epic Southern enemies-to-lovers Civil War novel
This is the tale of Colonel Alexander Hunter, a dauntless and daring Confederate cavalry officer, who, with his band of intrepid outcasts, becomes a legend in the rolling hills of northern Virginia.
Hunter must make a desperate choice when his mysterious foe falls into his hands in enemy territory. Should he keep a promise made to his dying brother? Or continue to fight for his beliefs?
A moving Civil War tale of dueling convictions, impossible choices, and enduring love.
- Pub Date June 1, 2021
- ISBN: 978-1-941020-39-5
- ASIN: B08V1BP8MY
“Be prepared to get comfortable because you will not be able to put this book down! Truly the best love story I have ever read!“
– Brandy D, Amazon Review
“Duty Bound is a historical Civil War romantic adventure masterpiece..”
– NN Light’s BookHeaven
“The best, most engaging, beautifully written book that I have ever read (and I read a lot of historical fiction).”
– R Chesterfield, NetGalley
What they said about Shades of Gray:
“It is a book that I think could have the impact of a ‘Gone With the Wind.” – J. Noyalas, Assistant Professor of History
“The best Civil War fiction book since Cold Mountain.” – J. Bibb, SCV, Trimble Camp 1836
“A classic love story as much as it is a war story.” – Civil War Book Review
“Andrea and Alex will surely take the place in my heart of Rhett and Scarlett as the perfect Civil War fictional love story!” – A. Deyarmin, Reviewer
“I am reluctant to admit I enjoyed it (Shades of Gray) more than Gone With the Wind! This book takes you through so many emotions!” – Reviewer
“Not since reading Gone With the Wind have I enjoyed a book so much as Jessica James’s Shades of Gray! I could not put Shades of Gray down, from start to finish!” – S. Winch
“If you want to read a book you will never forget and will think about for months after reading it, read Shades of Gray. The book took my breath away. Honestly, you will not sleep.” – A Bookworm’s Dinner Blog
“This is what epic stores are made of. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book … especially if you love The Civil War. I will not get rid of this one. It is a keeper that I will read time and time again.” – T. Weatherby
“I’m a civil war historian with roots deep in the southern states and I couldn’t put this book down. I’m not usually into books with a romantic element, but Shades of Gray really is that good!” – B. Webb
Shades of Gray, first published in 2008, was later published as Noble Cause, with a new happily-ever-after ending. Destined for an honored place among the classics of the American Civil War, the Shades of Gray Trilogy is a book to read, and keep, and remember forever.