Verity

Lisa T. Bergren has published more than fifty books with combined sales exceeding three million copies. A bestselling and award-winning author, she's also a recipient of the RT Lifetime Achievement Award. Lisa lives in Colorado with her husband and three teen-and-older children. To learn more, visit lisatbergren.com.

After leaving England behind for a new life in the West Indies with her sisters, Verity Banning wants something to call her own. Her affinity for animals inspires her to set up a business importing horses, as well as other goods in demand by the island residents. However, when she arrives in the colonies to purchase her goods, unexpected news of Captain Duncan McKintrick awaits her--as does the captain's handsome brother, Ian, whose sympathies lie with the fledgling Patriot cause.As the great-granddaughter of a British general and a friend to many Loyalists, Verity believed all she wanted was a peaceful resolution. Yet both the Patriots and the impassioned Ian McKintrick are steadily laying claim to her heart. When faced with the decision of what--and for whom--she will fight, can she set her feet upon a new path despite the danger that threatens to destroy her dreams?"Bergren ties the seeds of the American Revolution into her series, adding an element of intrigue to the storyline. . . . Verity is intelligent, spunky, and warm-hearted. Her ability to succeed despite the constraints of this time is believable. The landscapes are varied, from the crowded New York streets to the landscape of Nevis, and richly detailed, with each location providing its own distinct tension. . . Overall, a captivating and emotional journey about trusting God and overcoming personal loss."--Historical Novels Review