Duty Bound (Clean and Wholesome Southern Fiction) (Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy Book 1)
by Jessica JamesPublish: Jun 01, 2021Series: Shades of Gray Civil War Serial TrilogyHistorical Romance Historical Fiction Women's Fiction Christian FictionBook Overview
Called the “greatest love story ever told” when it was first released in 2008, Shades of Gray has been expanded and improved in this new Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy.Readers will discover the fine line between friends and enemies when the lives of two tenacious foes cross by the fates of war and their destinies become entwined forever. A classic tale of courage, honor, and enduring love that has been praised by both men and women—from professors of history to avid romance readers.This is a serial. The books may have endings that will make you want to continue to the next one in the series. Do not begin if you don't want to become addicted to the series. Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy consists of three books: Duty Bound, Honor Bound, and Glory Bound, as well as an Epilogue that you can request from the author.Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this epic Civil War novel that pits brother against brother.
Duty Bound chronicles the clash of a Confederate cavalry officer with a Union spy as they defend their beliefs, their country, and their honor.What they said about Shades of Gray:
“It is a book that I think could have the impact of a ‘Gone With the Wind.” – J. Noyalas, Assistant Professor of History
“The best Civil War fiction book since Cold Mountain.” – J. Bibb, SCV, Trimble Camp 1836
“A classic love story as much as it is a war story.” – Civil War Book Review
Duty Bound: the novel takes readers across the rolling hills of Virginia in a page-turning tale of courage and love.
More about Duty Bound: Gallantry and chivalry are put to the test when Colonel Alexander Hunter discovers the woman he promised his dying brother he would protect is the Union spy he has vowed to his men he would destroy. Readers will discover the fine line between friends and enemies when the lives of these two tenacious foes cross by the fates of war and their destinies become entwined forever.“Andrea and Alex will surely take the place in my heart of Rhett and Scarlett as the perfect Civil War fictional love story!” – A. Deyarmin, Reviewer"I am reluctant to admit I enjoyed it (Shades of Gray) more than Gone With the Wind! This book takes you through so many emotions!" – Amazon Reviewer"Not since reading Gone With the Wind have I enjoyed a book so much as Jessica James's Shades of Gray! I could not put Shades of Gray down, from start to finish!" - S. Winch"This is what epic stores are made of. Do yourself a favor and pick up this book ... especially if you love The Civil War. I will not get rid of this one. It is a keeper that I will read time and time again." – T. Weatherby "I'm a civil war historian with roots deep in the southern states and I couldn't put this book down. I'm not usually into books with a romantic element, but Shades of Gray really is that good!" – B. Webb
Shades of Gray, first published in 2008, was later published as Noble Cause, with a new happily-ever-after ending.
