Review: Uplifting sweet historical romance
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 04 13, 2012
Ellis Garrison has returned from the Crimean War crippled. Not only is he crippled but he suffers nightmares of the brutal Battle of Balacava. Back home in England he spends his time doing what he does best, breeding and training carriage horses. He loves working with the horses and it is a special skill that his wound doesn't affect.Enter Callie Dunning, the woman who broke his heart before he left for war. She stops a stable hand from shooting a wild, unbroken horse of Ellis's. Ellis arrives just in time to see her save the gelding. Old feelings for her surface, but Ellis hesitates to get involved with her again. Callie has changed but even after proving this to him, Ellis remains uncertain of a relationship. Although she accepts his limitations due to his crippled leg, he worries about the nightmares that drive him to insomnia and often screaming in his sleep.It is through Callie and friends Ellis is able to see he is not alone with the bad dreams, a problem that had no name at the time--PTSD.Through this uplifting and sweet historical romance, Ms. Conner has struck upon an issue that will resonate with many readers who have seen how loved ones who have been in war zones suffer.