So Fair a Lady (Daughters of His Kingdom)

II thougt this was a great book. Edge of seat adventure. Strong and daring characters. Romance mix. What impressed me the most was the history of our country. The hardships and courage to stand for what they believed. Ms Perry stated in her book that there was a lot of history made in the town of Sandwich. She did a lot of research for this ;book and I am looking forward to Kitty's story.
Ms. Perry, please get a new proofreader for Kitty's story.

I love the way Amber wrote the story that gives us an insight on the history of the country. She brought it to life in the time and trials of the our country when people were struggling to determine which side was the one that would be best for them. I highly recommend this book as a good romance and history book. It was hard to put down.

So Fair a Lady is a novel for those who crave a lot of romantic moments in their historical fiction. Though the plot focuses primarily on the romantic aspect of the story, the historical aspects were well-done. I loved the little nuances about their daily life – nights talking & reading by the fire, days spent baking, working as a printer and intricate gowns worn by the ladies. The language, mannerisms, dress and descriptions all spoke to the colonial period.

My favorite parts of the story were the talks about the political temperature in the colonies; I actually wanted more of that. One of the scenes includes a high-tension rally among the patriots, which really drew me in. To be honest, I found Dr. Nathaniel Smith, leader of the rally and an important secondary character in the book to be the most fascinating character of all – not that I didn’t enjoy Eliza and Thomas’s story – I just wanted more of the tension between the colonists and the royalists to be more present in the story as those aspects were fascinating when present.

I found the antagonist to be a bit flat. He was certainly a villain through and through, but I wasn’t sure where the motivation for his obsession with Eliza originated. They had a long history together, of course, but for me the question was what in his past triggered his behavior toward her? Most villains don’t start out as horrible people, but rather become misguided along the way. I did find him to propel the plot in a realistic way, but I wished to know a bit about his past, etc. to get a better idea of his motivation.

Amber Perry’s style of storytelling reminds me a lot of Julie Lessman’s writing – I can see fans of her gobbling up this novel for sure. It has some very romantic moments (no worries, all is clean!), with a lot of drama thrown in the mix, that are reminiscent of Lessman’s style, but Perry has her own distinct style in this debut. I look forward to reading more from her in the future.

I recommend So Fair a Lady for readers looking for a romantic historical, swoon-worthy kisses, hurried rescues and all – swoon-seekers certainly won’t be disappointed here! I think the second book is about Eliza’s sister, Kitty, and Thomas’s friend, Nathaniel, which I think will make a fascinating story!

What a lovely book filled with adventure and romance. This author is extremely gifted! After reading her first two books, I am anxiously awaiting her third!!

A spectacular debut novel by Amber Perry! Breathtaking and gut-wrenching scenes fill this wonderful pre-Revolutionary War story about two courageous Americans; whose faith and patriotism motivate them to seek truth above all else, and whose love of country and each other push them toward ultimate sacrifices.

Eliza Campbell's sheltered life disintegrates when her beloved father dies and leaves behind the discovery of a well-kept secret; one that he desperately wishes Eliza to know and understand. Abruptly driven from her home by British forces, she and her sister Kitty escape from Boston with a virtual stranger, Thomas Watson. Thomas has secrets of his own and vows to protect the beautiful daughters of his beloved mentor by sheltering them in obscurity, within the walls of his own home. Also pursuing both Eliza and Thomas; for totally different reasons, is British officer Samuel Martin, who demands love from Eliza and vengeance from Thomas. Both realize the horrific consequences of being found; not only for themselves but for the cause they support.

The ensuing chapters of this book are filled with tender moments and glimpses of historical events; events that should challenge those of us who enjoy freedoms afforded by the valiant efforts of those who bravely secured them, to be very thankful. Perry's characters are well developed; the scenes in this book are neither under-written or over-written and the reader leaves its pages with a deepened understanding of the value of serving one's heavenly King above all else.

It was tempting to banner this novel with five stars and I would have, except that I think Amber Perry is only going to get better, and the rest of this story is just waiting to be told in its upcoming sequel.

It was a pleasure to receive this novel from the author and act as an early influencer.

I have found a new favorite author. I will not give away any of the plots but I just want you to know that if you love christian fiction, if you love the period of the American Revolution, and love romance, you will absolutely love this book and the others in the Daughters of His Kingdom series.
The characters are so real and they will become your friends, just like they have become mine. I have read all of them well into the night because I can't put them down.
The stories are so amazing and there is something special that connects each book to the others.
There is one more book coming out in this series and I can't wait.
I know these books will call to me from my bookshelf many, many times....and I am telling all my reader friends about these books.

Love it

Terrible writing.

So Fair A Lady, Daughters of His Kingdom Series*****, book 1 by Amber Lynn Perry

After the death of her father, Robert Campbell, Eliza reads a letter he left for her. In the letter she learns that her father was a member of the Sons of Liberty and that their long-time “friend” British Officer Samuel Martin is not to be trusted. How can this be? What does he mean not trust Samuel? Struggling with her grief and now this unsettling news, she is confused as to what she should do. First, she has to learn more and seek God's guidance before she can make plans for her and her sister Kitty.

Thomas Watson owns and operates the local print shop in Boston. He is also a member of the Sons of Liberty and because of that he is being blackmailed by British Officer Martin for information about the Sons of Liberty. Martin threatens Thomas' cousin and his family if he does not cooperate. Thomas suddenly finds himself rescuing Eliza and Kitty when he learns British officers are planning to arrest them. After several days traveling on foot, they reach the home he had built for himself 60 miles away. Here they would hide until the danger has passed. In the weeks following a romance develops between Thomas and Eliza, surprising them both.

Officer Martin believes Eliza and her sister have been kidnapped—convinced Thomas Watson kidnapped them—and is frantic to find clues as to where they have gone. His search is fruitless so far but he does not give up. He will find his beloved Eliza! And he will deal harshly with Thomas!

I enjoy reading Christian fiction set in the Colonial time period as this story is set. There is a glimpse of history as our country is being birthed. I like the way the characters love of country/patriotism is clearly shown as their love for God. Guilt, truth, loyalty, sacrifice, secrets revealed, danger, romance, faith, hope and redemption are woven throughout the story. The story captured my attention from the first page to the last, very hard to put down until finished. Looking forward to the next book in the series.

~~I received a copy of this book from the author and Carrie Fancett Pagels for my review~~

I am not a huge romance reader but I decided to give this one a try and I was VERY impressed....Amber is truly a talented writer!! This book came alive for me and there was never a dull moment....it became a "page turner" and I hated putting it down. I believe Amber made several good points about the battles for freedom both spiritually and politically among her characters and how that is also a struggle we face today. The book actually taught me some important facts in history without really realizing I was learning history! If you are hoping for a true romance novel, this is it! Well done, amazing read, looking forward to book 2!