This is going to be my favorite book by Pepper Basham! I'm not a huge fan of historical fiction, but she makes me want to be. Ava and Jeremiah are both fascinating characters, and from page one as a reader I was drawn into the time period and conversation as if it played out before my eyes.

And may I mention that kiss?? As Granny Burcham would say, "There's some mighty fine writing going on here!'

If you like historical fiction that’s based on real events, you will find this book intriguing. Basham has created some memorable characters to join the historical figures in this story of the 1912 Hillsville Courthouse Massacre, set in the Blue Ridge Mountains. I had a hard time putting the book down, wanting to find out if Ava and Jeremiah manage to survive in the midst of feuding families, as well as figure out which are the good guys and which are the bad ones. I’ve enjoyed all of the books I’ve read so far by Pepper Basham, and this one is as well done as the others.

This book is part of a series called “True Colors -- a new series of Historical Stories of Romance and American Crime,” each written by a different author.

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Rating (on a scale of 1 to 5, 5 being excellent)
Quality of writing: 5
Pace: 3
Plot development: 3
Characters: 3
Enjoyability: 3
Ease of Reading: 4

Overall rating: 3 out of 5

Pepper Basham's The Red Ribbon is romantic suspense based on a true story. I love the way she weaves a romantic plot through a horrendous crime. She also manages to infuse humor and the gospel into this Appalachian Tale. I fell in love with Ava and Jeremiah and found myself cheering them on, also feeling their pain as events unfolded. The plot kept me guessing and Pepper sprinkled clues all through the story. So grab yourself a pot of sassafrass tea and settle back for Appalachian feuding with some spectacular kisses thrown in.

Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. Amen Matthew 28:20

I was given a copy of this book by NetGalley.com with no expectations. All thoughts are my own.

Another winner in the true crimes series. All books in this series can be read as a stand alone book. I liked the pace of this book and the mystery element. The book has themes of trust and the power that gossip has.

I read this book in pretty much one sitting. The characters were well written although I have to confess that I love 'wolf' best! I like how these stories take real history and add a fictional context to them.

I got this free in exchange for an honest review. I liked it so much that I suggested it for purchase for libraries. I had read the authors others works and I recommend them as well.