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AFTER THE LIES - Mandessa Selby Parker Publishing December 2008 |
SYNOPSIS: When the U.S. Government promises Callie Payne and her tribe of Black-Seminoles land in return for service with the U.S. Cavalry as scouts, Callie disguises herself as a man and signs on hoping the government will finally keep its promises. Falling in love is the last thing Callie needs.
SERIES ROMANCE |4| Lashonda Silver
REVIEW:
Callie Payne,
a member of the Black-Seminoles tribe, has decided to become a scout for the US
Calvary in order to get the land promised to each scout. The only problem is
Callie must do so under the guise of a man. Lieutenant Lucien Delacroix has
secrets of his own. The son of a wealthy white plantation owner and his black
mistress, Lucien is passing himself. With his attraction for the young “scout”
growing, Luc has more mounting problems as he questions his attract for the
young male. They must hold onto their secrets and work together in what becomes
a fight for their lives.
Full of historical elements in the treatment of the Indians and the need for
people to pass to live a better life, this well written piece allows a glimpse
into the hardship and reality of these people. The griping, seemingly taboo love
story of Luc and Callie is well thought out and written. The story moves along
at a pace that is easy to follow and stays true to the period from start to
finish.
I recommend AFTER THE LIES to historical
romance lovers. The issues of race and class make this a novel that will resound
in reader’s hearts well after the last word is read.
reviewer@romanceincolor.com | 16th April 2009