Forsaken Dreams

They left everything behind to build a new Southern utopia. . .

Colonel Blake Wallace has seen enough death to last a lifetime. Weary and disillusioned, he slumps beneath the weight of defeat and loss. With his entire family murdered by the North and his name appearing on a list of officers wanted for war crimes, Blake organizes a shipload of southerners who, like him, long to escape the horrors of war and start a new life in a verdant land called Brazil.

Eliza Crawford can barely remember the days of her youth spent in opulence and comfort at her Georgian home. She can’t help but wonder how different her life would be had she not met her late husband, Stanton Watts, a general in the Northern army. Now a war widow, Eliza is rejected by both North and South. Desperate to keep her marriage a secret and escape her past and pain, she hopes to start over again in Brazil.

But once the voyage begins, troubles abound. Dangers at sea and enemies from within threaten to keep Blake and Eliza from the new life—and love—they long for.

“Impeccably researched and action-packed, this romantic adventure will have you waiting to read the rest of the series to learn what happens to other favorite characters!”

- Kelly Eileen Hake, author of the Husbands for Hire series

“MaryLu Tyndall writes romantic adventure tales on the high seas like no other! Forsaken Dreams has everything a great story is made of - depths of spiritual wisdom, rich historical detail and romantic tension that kept me turning the pages. A wonderful storyteller who has given us a sweeping love story – my favorite combination!”

- Jamie Carie, award-winning author of Snow Angel and The Forgotten Castles series

“Forsaken Dreams is an adventurous story that brings to life a unique era and fascinating destination. Tyndall not only fills each page with accurate historical details and vivid imagery, but she also weaves in danger at every crest of the wave, creating an exciting story that keeps the pages turning. The romance is a poignant reminder that no matter the past, forgiveness can triumph and hope can flourish.”

- Jody Hedlund, bestselling author of Unending Devotion & The Preacher's Bride

“Just when I think MaryLu Tyndall cannot write a more passionate, page-turning romance...she does! Forsaken Dreams is a worthy addition to your keeper shelf, melding adventure, love, and spiritual truths in soul-enriching ways.”

- Laura Frantz, author of The Colonel's Lady and Love's Reckoning