This Day is Ours

An Epic Tale of Romance and Revolution

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Pub Date 24 Jul 2019 | Archive Date 30 Jun 2020

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Description

Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to end.

The American Colonies, 1776. As the flames of revolution spread across a divided land, a shadowy figure prowls the city of Philadelphia. Known only as Jack Flash, rebel highwayman, he preys on wealthy aristocrats loyal to the British Crown. The unpredictable outlaw always manages to stay one step ahead of his foes. Until the night he targets a Loyalist lady whose fiery spirit could spell his doom.

Alexandra Pennington believes she has her future well planned when a chance encounter turns her world upside down. Betrothed to a dashing king's man suited to her in every way, the young widow becomes entangled with an unrefined rebel fiercely opposed to British rule. Against all reason, she finds common ground with an enemy of the Crown. The sensible course for her is clear, but her bond with the notorious rogue will test her loyalty not only to her king but also to the man she vowed to marry.

Love is like war: easy to begin but very hard to end.

The American Colonies, 1776. As the flames of revolution spread across a divided land, a shadowy figure prowls the city of Philadelphia. Known...


Advance Praise

"""All the aspects of the novel—characterization, dialogue, setting, and pace—are skillfully brought together to create an immersive love story that transports readers back to fascinating times."" --BlueInk Starred Review


""Jeannette not only manages to make the affections between Alexandra and Dalton credible—that in itself is no mean authorial feat—but also develops both characters with great depth and sensitivity. A familiar plot refreshingly enhanced by its setting during the Revolutionary War, which is depicted realistically and with great intelligence."" --Kirkus Reviews


""Enriched by historical details and high-stakes adventures, 'This Day is Ours' is a masterful romance set in America’s early days. Fast-paced and lively as an unbroken filly."" --Foreword Clarion Reviews


""This novel is all that a historical romance should be and more—gripping, romantic without being maudlin, beautifully true to the time."" --Reedsy Discovery


""[Jeannette's] skill is obvious in the subtle cruelties of her villains, historical accuracy, and the heartfelt evolution of her characters. 'This Day is Ours' is the rare realistic historical romance, blessedly devoid of instalove."" --IndieReader


""Even with the multitudes of historical romance novels published every year, Jeannette's work stands out through her meticulous attention to detail and well-developed characters. Many historical romances may transport us into the olden days, but this book also ponders the complexity of women's role in society and the anatomy of human desire."" --Readers' Favorite

"""All the aspects of the novel—characterization, dialogue, setting, and pace—are skillfully brought together to create an immersive love story that transports readers back to fascinating times."" --...


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4.5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
This was a story about social classes, war, good and evil men and my favorite romance. I loved it!
It had the same feel and writing style as “Outlander” and I wished she would write more about these characters.
I knew very little about the details of the revolutionary war and thought the author did a great job explaining it to me. I loved the romance! I coveted every moment the h and H were together. They ended up having a very special connection and it made me smile a lot. And I’m totally in love with Dalton. ((Sigh))
To be honest I wasn’t crazy about about the cover. But as the story progressed I would flip back to it and understand why she chose it.
I really feel like this author has a lot talent and want to read her other books. I hope she keeps writing because I loved this story and it was a HEA!
I highly recommend this book. ♥️

“With a heart full of love and gratitude, I now take leave of you, most devoutly wishing that your later days may be as prosperous and happy as your former ones have been glorious and honorable.” —From George Washington’s farewell speech to his officers

This was a NETGALLEY gift and all opinions are my own. But, I just bought it because it was that good!

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This Day is Ours is such a good historical romance! I am a sucker for Revolution Era stories and this one was no exception. I loved the characters and the writing!

Such a great story! Highly recommend!

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This book is a great book to read right at the Fourth of July as it is all about the Revolutionary War. It is full of action as you learn about the Patriots against the British during the difficult times in the history of this war. The characters are strong, warm and loyal on the Patriot side and ruthless on the British side. I am reminded as I read this book of the Outlander series which I loved. This story touched me in the same way and I hope she will write more of these books. The heroine is beautiful, kind and a strong-willed woman and when it comes to Dalton, well Sigh, what woman wouldn’t swoon over this guy?
I feel the author was true to history as she informs the reader about the different battle sites and hardships the fighters endured. I learned a lot and I always enjoy a book when I feel I am learning something. It was a long book, about 550 pages so it was not a quick, but I was totally involved and hated for it to end. Thank you Gretchen for a great read.

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An epic novel of the revolutionary war. Alexandra Pennington. a widow who is a Tory and Dalton Jameson a Patriot are deep;y in love and the war is on. It takes a while for them to realize they are meant for each other no matter what others think or try to do to keep them apart. The story was good but maybe a little too much is taken up with the battles themselves. The story does present the good and the bad on both sides. It was a tough time for all. The Patriots did prevail and today reading the book will give us a sample of what they endured to free this land.

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This was a very good historical romance. I learned some things about The Revolutionary War and that is always a good thing. The romance was good as I really liked the characters. It was an enjoyable read.
Many thanks to BooksGoSocial and to NetGalley for providing me with a galley in exchange for my honest opinion.

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I received a complimentary copy of This Day is ours in exchange for an honest review. This was a great book reflecting on the Revolutionary War error. I loved the story, and the way it was written. As a reader, I felt immersed in the era, and could easily see the story unfolding. Alexandra and Dalton had a rough road, and I wasn't sure how their happy ending was going to happen.

The only negative was the length of this story. It was very long winded, and I found myself skimming through most of the war discussions and fighting scenes. It was well written and interesting, but I wanted to read more about Alexandra and Dalton's story. Even skimming, I don't feel that I missed anything of sustenance.

Overall, this was a a book that I would recommend to friends and family.

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the cover is what drew me in and I realy enjoyed going on this journey. I loved the romance and the characters themselves.

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