The Ballantyne Legacy Series
Book Two
SUMMARY: The path to true love lies somewhere between two feuding families.
In the spring of 1822, Ellie Ballantyne leaves finishing school and returns to the family home in Pittsburgh only to find that her parents are away on a long journey and her siblings don't seem to want her to stay. Determined to stand her ground and find her place in the world, Ellie fills her time by opening a day school for young ladies.
But when one of her students turns out to be an incorrigible young member of the Turlock family, Ellie knows she must walk a fine line. Slaveholders and whiskey magnates, the Turlocks are envious of the powerful Ballantynes and suspicious of the abolitionist leanings. As Ellie becomes increasingly entangled with the rival clan - particularly the handsome Jack Turlock - she finds herself falling in love with an impossible future. Will she betray her family and side with the enemy?
Master storyteller Laura Frantz continues to unfold the stirring saga of the Ballantyne family in this majestic tale of love and loyalty. This is the Ballantyne Legacy.
REVIEW: This novel picks up about 20-25 years after the first book in this series, Love's Reckoning, ends and focuses on Silas and Eden's youngest daughter, Ellie. To fully comprehend the rivalry between the Ballantynes and Turlocks, better understand the history of Silas and Eden's relationship, the conflicts with certain family members and how all this relates to this story, you really need to read Book One. That said, this storyline was great, another Romeo and Juliet-type romance between Ellie Ballantyne and Jack Turlock. Both Ellie and Jack know they cannot be together and try their hardest to fight any feelings they have for each other.
This story is interesting and I liked how the author intertwined everything together. You see how the conflict between the two families affects more than just them with their attitudes and decisions. The Ballantynes help slaves escaping to freedom and the Turlocks try to expose their efforts, endangering both families and townspeople.
This is a great book and I can't wait to read the third one, due sometime next year.
Laura Frantz is the author of several books, including The Colonel's Lady and Love's Reckoning. A two-time Carol Award and INSPY Award finalist and a recent Christy Award finalist, she currently lives in the misty woods of Washington with her husband and two sons.
REVIEW: This novel picks up about 20-25 years after the first book in this series, Love's Reckoning, ends and focuses on Silas and Eden's youngest daughter, Ellie. To fully comprehend the rivalry between the Ballantynes and Turlocks, better understand the history of Silas and Eden's relationship, the conflicts with certain family members and how all this relates to this story, you really need to read Book One. That said, this storyline was great, another Romeo and Juliet-type romance between Ellie Ballantyne and Jack Turlock. Both Ellie and Jack know they cannot be together and try their hardest to fight any feelings they have for each other.
This story is interesting and I liked how the author intertwined everything together. You see how the conflict between the two families affects more than just them with their attitudes and decisions. The Ballantynes help slaves escaping to freedom and the Turlocks try to expose their efforts, endangering both families and townspeople.
This is a great book and I can't wait to read the third one, due sometime next year.
This book was provided by Revell for review without compensation.
Laura Frantz is the author of several books, including The Colonel's Lady and Love's Reckoning. A two-time Carol Award and INSPY Award finalist and a recent Christy Award finalist, she currently lives in the misty woods of Washington with her husband and two sons.
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