I enjoyed watching Miss Clarissa Avery Ross figure out the differences among her three suitors. Even though, as the reader, you're fairly certain about them, it's still fun to watch it all play out. In the same vein as the rest of the books in this series, we tackle serious moral and ethical issues pertaining to the place and historical era, plus there is some romance thrown in. Having recently traveled to Gettysburg with our boys, and gotten an in-depth look at the history through their amazing National Parks / Museums, I found this book to be very historically accurate, too. The author definitely did some research into the minutae of the battle and battlefield life!

I throughly enjoyed reading this book. It moved at a nice pace and the quick and sassy banter between the two main characters kept the romance delightfully flowing. I liked how the author used the main characters constant thought process (going through her mind) as a way of giving us more of a look into all the sides of war. I particularly liked how the author spun the story around the historic battle of Gettysburg, that I actually could follow it on a map.

I was thoroughly impressed with this book by Murray Pura. It was well researched, steeped in historical facts, and had very relatable characters. The main protaganist is a woman who is deeply and passionately involved in the Underground Railroad. Her normal life and secret life are played out during the Civil War mainly near Gettysburg and Lancaster County both in Pennsylvania. My emotions ran high throughout the text and I was hooked with the very first paragraph. A must read for historical fiction fans, Christian fiction fans, and anyone who enjoys a great story filled with adventure, danger, faith, and love. You will not be disappointed!

An interesting historical romance full of actual events! Set around Gettysburg, starting in 1860, with characters heavily involved in the Underground Railroad, the story includes events and examines issues leading up to the epic Civil War battle.
The romance is a complex one, with some strong personalities, coming together in surprising ways. Clarissa is a fiery redhead, full of zeal for the antislavery movement, risking her life alongside many others in the Underground Railroad through Pennsylvania. The risks she takes become sacrificial as war looms and then explodes close to home. It took me awhile to get used to her, but eventually came to admire her fearless attitude and service. Prayers and Scripture, as well as hymns and spirituals add some faith and hope to the story.
"But he knoweth the way that I take: when he hath tried me, I shall come forth as gold.”
The author shows his thorough research in the many discussions and events included, plus the cameo appearances of historical figures. The horrors and violence of events are added and described just enough to get a glimpse of how awful it must have been. It is hard to imagine the scope and carnage of war. Some of the dialogue seemed overly dramatized at times, and a bit far fetched. I enjoyed the story more in the last half.

Recommend to readers who enjoy stories based on real history, especially the Civil War, with some faith and clean romance.

The title of this book is what first interested me. I wish I could say I really liked it but for the most part I thought it was boring and too wordy.

I have read other books in this series and I have found them all to be excellent. This book was no exception. It was a good look at a citizen's view of the Battle of Gettysburg. The characters were likable and I was interested in the story and the outcome.

I have thoroughly enjoyed the My Heart Belongs series. This book was no exception. It was rich in history and the descriptions were vivid, The romance was sweet and heart warming. I loved the characters, especially the red headed heroine. She was quite feisty with her temper and passion. The hero was heroic and tender. This all mixed together and made a page turning book. I highly recommend it