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I have been a fan of Michelle Griep’s books since I read Brentwood’s Ward<\/strong><\/em> and have attempted to read every other book by her that I can find. I was excited to read her latest, The Captured Bride<\/strong><\/em> and I was not disappointed in the least.<\/p>\n Heroine Mercy is the daughter of a Mohawk father and a white mother. Now on her own she functions as a scout for the English because of her natural skill and unusual gifts. The story covers a dangerous assignment in which Mercy accompanies her usual scouting partner and Elias, a condemned traitor escorting a shipment of French gold to a different fort. Along the way, the group face various dangerous situations and begin to wonder if they will be able to complete their mission. Mercy also finds herself undeniably attracted to the one man she is afraid to trust.<\/p>\n I thoroughly enjoyed this action packed novel filled with danger, secrets, betrayal, and a romance that developed naturally without overwhelming the rest of the tale. A few plot twists and surprises along the way served to keep things interesting. It was also gratifying to watch the relationship grow between Elias and Mercy as well as their dependence on the Lord.<\/p>\n I loved this book and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys historical fiction, particularly that of the early days of America.<\/p>\n I voluntarily reviewed a copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n Click to purchase<\/strong><\/em><\/p><\/div>\n A war-torn countryside is no place for a lady\u2014but Mercy Lytton is a lady like none other. Raised amongst the Mohawks, she straddles two cultures, yet each are united in one cause . . . to defeat the French. Born with a rare gift of unusually keen eyesight, she is chosen as a scout to accompany a team of men on a dangerous mission. Yet it is not her life that is threatened. It is her heart.<\/p>\n Condemned as a traitor, Elias Dubois faces the gallows. At the last minute, he\u2019s offered his freedom if he consents to accompany a stolen shipment of French gold to a nearby fort\u2014but he\u2019s the one they stole it from in the first place. It turns out that the real thief is the beguiling woman, Mercy Lytton, for she steals his every waking thought.<\/p>\n Can love survive divided loyalties in a backcountry wilderness?<\/p>\n Click here<\/a> to purchase your copy!<\/p>\n ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n Michelle Griep\u2019s been writing since she first discovered blank wall space and Crayolas. She is the author of historical romances: The Innkeeper\u2019s Daughter, 12 Days at Bleakly Manor, The Captive Heart, Brentwood\u2019s Ward, A Heart Deceived, Undercurrent <\/i>and Gallimore,<\/i> but also leaped the historical fence into the realm of contemporary with the zany romantic mystery Out of the Frying Pan<\/i>. If you\u2019d like to keep up with her escapades, find her at www.michellegriep.com<\/a> or stalk her on Facebook<\/a>, Twitter<\/a>, or Pinterest<\/a>.<\/p>\n GUEST POST FROM MICHELLE:<\/strong><\/p>\n A Visit to Fort Niagara<\/strong><\/p>\n My husband and I made the trek to this living history site last summer. I had no idea what to expect, other than what was advertised as a \u201creenactment camp<\/a>.\u201d For those who don\u2019t know, this is when volunteers who adore history come together to present a particular event, such as a battle. These people usually choose a real person from the era upon whom they fashion their modern day persona. They dress, speak, eat and live as that person might have. Here I am with some of my new friends:<\/p>\n Generally around the 4th<\/sup> of July, the 1759 Battle of Fort Niagara<\/a> is recreated in a 3-day extravaganza of soldiers, muskets, canons and an entire market place to peruse selling period-related items.<\/p>\n Some of the things that surprised me about stepping back into the mid-eighteenth century were:<\/p>\n What makes this event so spectacular is that they take the entire 20 day siege and condense it into 3 days. If you visit every day, you\u2019ll see and experience exactly what happened. You\u2019ll be there to see the British, Colonial regulars and Iroquois allies sneak out of the tree line to shoot at some French soldiers who were pigeon hunting just outside the fort. You\u2019ll hear the war whoops and barrage of angry French epithets roaring on the air. You\u2019ll even get a chance to taste some of their food as you wander around inside the French Encampment set up inside the fort walls.<\/p>\n To experience a bit of the danger, sights and sounds of what Mercy and Elias lived through in The Captured Bride<\/em><\/strong><\/a>, Fort Niagara really is a fantastic place to visit.<\/p>\n BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n Vicky Sluiter<\/a>, June 9<\/p>\n Fiction Aficionado<\/a>, June 9<\/p>\n Blossoms and Blessings<\/a>, June 9<\/p>\n A Baker\u2019s Perspective<\/a>, June 9<\/p>\n History, Mystery & Faith<\/a>, June 10<\/p>\n Inklings and notions<\/a>, June 10<\/p>\n Just the Write Escape<\/a>, June 10<\/p>\n Faithfully Bookish<\/a>, June 11<\/p>\n The Power of Words<\/a>, June 11<\/p>\n Genesis 5020<\/a>, June 11<\/p>\n Bakerkella,<\/a> June 11<\/p>\n My Writer\u2019s Life<\/a>, June 12<\/p>\n Christian Chick\u2019s Thoughts<\/a>, June 12<\/p>\n Luv\u2019N Lambert Life<\/a>, June 12<\/p>\n Among the Reads<\/a>, June 13<\/p>\n Book by Book<\/a>, June 13<\/p>\n D\u2019S QUILTS & BOOKS<\/a>, June 13<\/p>\n Moments Dipped in Ink<\/a>, June 14<\/p>\n Splashes of Joy<\/a>, June 14<\/p>\n Artistic Nobody<\/a>, June 14 (Spotlight)<\/p>\n Bibliophile Review<\/a>s, June 14<\/p>\n Pause for Tales<\/a>, June 15<\/p>\n All-of-a-kind Mom<\/a>, June 15<\/p>\n Mary Hake<\/a>, June 15<\/p>\n Bigreadersite<\/a>, June 15<\/p>\n Connie\u2019s History Classroom<\/a>, June 16<\/p>\n Simple Harvest Reads<\/a>, June 16 (Guest post from Mindy Houng)<\/p>\n Two Points of Interest<\/a>, June 16<\/p>\n The Christian Fiction Girl<\/a>, June 17<\/p>\n Daysong Reflections<\/a>, June 17<\/p>\n Novels corner<\/a>, June 17<\/p>\n Kathleen Denly<\/a>, June 18<\/p>\n A Reader\u2019s Brain<\/a>, June 18<\/p>\n Remembrancy<\/a>, June 18<\/p>\n proud to be an autism mom<\/a>, June 19<\/p>\n Texas Book-aholic<\/a>, June 19<\/p>\n Christian Author, J.E.Grace<\/a>, June 19<\/p>\n Reading Is My SuperPower<\/a>, June 20<\/p>\n Red Headed Book Lady<\/a>, June 20<\/p>\n Margaret Kazmierczak<\/a>, June 20<\/p>\n Mommynificent<\/a>, June 20<\/p>\n Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/a>, June 21<\/p>\n Janices book reviews<\/a>, June 21<\/p>\n Jeanette\u2019s Thoughts<\/a>, June 21<\/p>\n With a Joyful Noise<\/a>, June 22<\/p>\n Pink Granny\u2019s Journey<\/a>, June 22<\/p>\n Carpe Diem<\/a>, June 22<\/p>\n GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away a grand prize of<\/p>\n![\"\"](\"http:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/02\/divider2.png\" "\\"divider2\\"")
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