Publication Date: May 2025

Blurb:

Beneath the sprawling limbs of southern oaks, where Spanish moss drapes like lace and the scent of salt lingers in the air, Eleanor Davis and Fred Jackson spend their childhood in the heart of 19th century Charleston, South Carolina. Their friendship is as constant as the tides, as warm as the Southern sun. But as the nation fractures, so does their world. When Fred’s family moves North, Eleanor is left behind as whispers of war grow into a deafening roar.

Now a young woman seeking purpose, she answers the call of duty as a Confederate nurse. But just as she finds her footing, Fred returns—not as the carefree boy she once knew, but as a Union soldier, shaped by hardship and bound by conviction.

Their reunion is a collision of past and present, stirring memories of a bond that once felt unshakable. Yet war leaves little room for sentiment, demanding sacrifice from all who stand in its path.

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What To Expect:

Readers can expect a closed door historical fiction that is for readers who loved American Girl or Dear America growing up.

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Author Submitted Content Warnings:

Language: Mild – One “hell” and one “damn”

Sexual Content: Closed Door – Kisses only

Violence: War time violence and attempted assault

Substance Use: Alcohol abuse (portrayed in a negative light)

Prejudices: Written in the South from the Confederate perspective but shows the injustice towards black Americans

Religious Themes: There are Christian themes throughout

Other Topics: None

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