About the Book
Book: Rebel Light
Author: Marilyn Turk
Genre: Historical Romance
Release date: 2018
She ran away from the war only to find herself in the middle of it. Who will protect her now?
It’s 1861, Florida has seceded from the Union, and residents of Pensacola evacuate inland to escape the impending war. But Kate McFarlane’s impulsive act of rebellion changes her life and that of many others in ways she never expected.
As a result, Kate finds herself with an eccentric aunt in an unfamiliar place. Lieutenant Clay Harris, a handsome Confederate officer, offers a chance for romance, but his actions make Kate question his character. When a hurricane brings an injured shipwrecked sailor from the Union blockade to her aunt’s house, Kate fights attraction to the man while hiding him from Clay. She’s determined to warn her sea captain father about the blockade, but needs someone to help her. Who can she trust – her ally or her enemy?
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About the Author
Award-winning author Marilyn Turk writes historical and contemporary novels laced with suspense and romance. She especially likes finding little-known historical tidbits to include in her books. In addition to fiction, Marilyn is a contributor to Guideposts’ Walking in Grace and other anthologies. She and her husband are lighthouse enthusiasts, have visited over 100 lighthouses, and served as volunteer lighthouse caretakers at Little River Light off the coast of Maine.
When not writing or visiting lighthouses, Marilyn enjoys reading, walking, kayaking, fishing, gardening and playing tennis. She also sings in the choir at her church and leads a women’s Bible study group.
She is a member of ACFW, Faith, Hope and Love Christian Writers, AWSA, Word Weavers International and the United States Lighthouse Society.
More from Marilyn
When I moved to Florida, I “met” my first lighthouse in person, the Pensacola Lighthouse. I was hooked on lighthouses from then on. I’ve always been interested in Civil War history as well, since so much of it took place in the south where I live, and I’ve been curious about what it was like to live in Florida during the war. Research on the subject got my creative wheels turning, and the story of Rebel Light was born. The book takes place in the beginning of the Civil War in Florida and shows the effects it had on the people living in the area. I loved the story of Katherine, the only child of a seafaring father, as she matures after leaving her familiar home in Pensacola and finds herself in an unfamiliar place where she has to abandon the rigid societal confines of her former life and become an asset to her hardy great aunt in Apalachicola.
These characters are like my good friends, and I love them and their personalities. In fact, I love them so much, I wrote a sequel to Katherine’s story, Revealing Light, and thus the whole series of the Coastal Lights Legacy was born.
Blog Stops
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Life on Chickadee Lane, January 21
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Betti Mace, January 24
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 25
For Him and My Family, January 26
Holly’s Book Corner, January 27
Paula’s Pad of Inspiration, January 28
Pause for Tales, January 29
Stories By Gina, January 30 (Author Interview)
Simple Harvest Reads, January 30 (Guest Review from Melissa)
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Marilyn is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card and a copy of the book!!
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My Review
I have always enjoyed books from Marilyn Turk and was excited to get my hands on her latest book, Rebel Light. I was far from being disappointed. I believe this one is my new favorite I have read from her to date. I adored the two main characters, Kate and Clay. The details within the pages were so vivid, I felt like I was part of their story and seeing it all unfold in real time. I thought it was great and had no problem reading continuously in one sitting.
I am giving Rebel Light five stars. I recommend it for readers who love to read clean historical fiction. As always, I will be on the look out for future releases from author Marilyn Turk.
I received a paperback copy of Marilyn Turk's Rebel Light from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
I like to read historical romance.
ReplyDeleteHow has your writing inspiration evolved over time?
ReplyDeleteAt first, I was mainly interested in stories set during or around the Civil War, since I'm a southerner. But when I moved to Florida, I had to research what happened in Florida during that time. But then I got interested in World War II history and started researching it. My characters showed up on the scene, and I had to tell what happened.
DeleteIt sounds like a really interesting book. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWho or what inspired you to become an author?
ReplyDeleteI'm inspired by my favorite authors, Lynn Austin, to start with. I love her writing and now that I know her, love her too.
DeleteThis sounds good! I've never read anything about the Civil War in Florida.
ReplyDeleteI know! Nobody writes about the Civil War in Florida, but people there were affected too, just in a different way than in other places.
DeleteReading enjoyment is augmented when the writing makes readers feel like they are present in the story. Rebel Light will be a pleasure to read.
ReplyDeleteThank you for your nice review, Bette!
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds wonderful. I love the pretty cover.
ReplyDeleteSounds great; I hope to have the chance to read it :)
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