Selah by Lisa T. Bergren

The American Revolution is just getting underway. The British are using all of their resources to fight for their cause, which means that the Nevisians are short on supplies for their plantations. Many of the plantations are cutting rations to their slaves. But the Bannings are determined to feed everyone on their plantation. Selah and the young missionary Jedediah share a common bond in caring for the people on the Banning plantation. Selah is the most compassionate of the Banning sisters, and her heart goes out to the slaves that work in the sugar fields of the plantations on the island. Especially those slaves belonging to their neighbor and enemy Angus Shubert. He has cut rations to his slaves to the point of starvation and he treats his slaves abominably. Verity has arrived on a neighboring island where her pirate husband has had to leave her in order to do his work for the Americans. A little bit of espionage, a lot of danger, and a heart for those in slavery draw Jedediah and Selah closer together, both resisting an attraction that neither saw for their futures. Once again the Banning sisters prove what strong women they are in the midst of evil, heartbreak and the trials of war.

I love Selah's story! Her relationship with Jedediah was sweet. The danger that she faced in a couple of scenes had my heart racing. Once again the slavery depicted was brutal and hard to read, but true to the times. I loved the strength and the determination that the sisters displayed throughout. Selah's compassion for the slaves and her desire to make things better for them was true to her character and made her romance with Jedediah even sweeter. Angus Shubert was pure evil and I so wanted him to "get his." I'll let you read what happens! The bit of espionage that Selah and Verity engage in had me on the edge of my seat with nervousness. All in all this was a fantastic read and I highly recommend the series!

Check out my reviews of the first two books:

Keturah

Verity