She pretends to be a Yankee officer's widow in order to survive. But what will she do when he returns home to a wife he didn't marry? Her heart sought shelter. Her soul found home. Ella Whitaker rescues a newborn from the dying arms of a woman of ill repute and at long last she has someone to love. In need of a wet nurse, she arrives at Belmont Plantation just as Federal soldiers demand to speak to the owner. Thinking quickly, Ella masquerades as a Yankee officer's widow in order to have a roof over her head and a home for the child. Major Westley Remington has dedicated his life to serving his country. The Civil War has divided his family, torn his thoughts of glory, and left him with a wound that may never heal. Westley returns home on medical furlough to settle his father’s estate at Belmont Plantation, only to find his home is being run by a fiery and independent woman—one many believe to be his wife. Now he is faced with a conflict he’s never been trained to fight, and one she has yet to conquer. Don't miss these other titles from Bestselling Christian Historical author Stephenia H. McGee Ironwood Plantation Family Saga The Whistle Walk Heir of Hope Missing Mercy The Liberator Series Leveraging Lincoln Losing Lincoln Labeling Lincoln Stand Alone Titles In His Eyes Eternity Between Us Time Travel Her Place in Time Novellas The Heart of Home The Hope of Christmas Past "Ella Whitaker caught my attention and my heart. She showedsuch courage in taking the baby born to a dying woman to raise as her own whenshe had nothing, not even milk. Then when she played the part of Major WestleyRemington's wife, that sealed it. I had to see how the story ended." Author Patricia Bradley "The character development is impressive and the plot kept me riveted. I couldn't wait to see what happened to Major Remington and Ella--and once you begin reading this book, you won't want to put it down either ." Andrea Boeshaar, Author "A Thousand Shall Fall" and "Too Deep for Words" "The book is historically accurate, thoroughly engaging, often humorous, and continually engaging." Chrysa Keenon, Great Day Ministry "I love Civil War era books, and this has to be in my top two books of all time for the period. I certainly recommend this to all Christian Romance and Christian Fiction fans . Civil War fans that don't mind faith will find this book well researched for specific details that were provided." Bibliophile Reviews "There are some truly beautiful scenes in the novel as God tries to draw close to one of His children. I found the words breathtakingly beautiful as I let them penetrate my soul. I absolutely adored In His Eyes. It was my first novel by Stephenia H McGee but I want more, more, more." Christian Bookaholic Stephenia H. McGee is a multi-published author of stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. She lives in Mississippi, where she is a mom of two rambunctious boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Her novel The Cedar Key was a 2021 Faith, Hope, and Love Readers' Choice award winner. A member of the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), she loves all things books and history. Stephenia also loves connecting with readers and can often be found having fun with her Faithful Readers Team on Facebook. For more on books and upcoming events and to connect with Stephenia, visit her at www.StepheniaMcGee.com.