Review: American Revolution Gem
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 6, 2012
Ruse of Love really brings to life how difficult, dangerous, and gritty the American Revolution was.  Set against that backdrop is a secret plot involving Rebekah. As a naive young girl of fifteen, she has a crush on Dr. Jonathan Corbett. Sadly, he has married another. When Rebekah's parents die, she's thrust into a difficult situation for the sake of her younger siblings.  She tries to make the best of it in 'Charles Town,' with the help of her friends, but some mysterious person is intent on causing her harm.  When she's kidnapped, she falls into the power of an attractive and deadly rogue, Black Rory.  She loses her innocence, but not her goodness. How Rebekah ultimately finds love and happiness is an engaging journey.I really enjoyed Ruse of Love.  Hines creates very sympathetic characters in Rebekah, Jonathan, and even Black Rory. I wasn't sure who I was rooting for to win Rebakah's heart... Black Rory or Jonathan!  I'd recommend this book for anyone with an interest in the American Revolution, the deep South, or romance literature.