I received a copy of this book through the Blogging for Books program, & it was unfortunately a disappointment from beginning to end.

I love historical fiction, though I mainly read European historical fiction. But I also like reading Civil War historical fiction, so I was eager to pick up this book. When I received it in the mail, I was disappointed to realize it was actually 3rd in a series, & I hate HATE picking up a book or a movie or heck, even a TV show, in the middle of the series. That being said, I agreed to review the book & so I began to read it. And was almost immediately turned off. The female characters in the book, from page one, are written so unrealistically, that I just could not get into the novel at all. The author's constant use of terms that are very 20th century instead of 19th century, bothered me to the point where I looked them up to see if I was wrong about their use (I wasn't wrong).

What was good about the book? It's very well written. I like the fact that Lacy chose to write a very clean book, no sex or swearing or even violence. The plot was interesting, as far as it went. I think this book would be great reading for a teen who wants to read about the Civil War.

Unfortunately, the things Lacy chose to ignore in his books made some scenes completely unrealistic. He could have written about the violence seen in war without spelling anything out, but to basically ignore it in a Civil War book is just unbelievable. ( )

This book is got me hooked as soon as I started reading the Preface. This book is great for though that love the Civil War. I got this book and started reading before the other two in this series. This book is Fiction somewhat. There is some true folks from our true american History that is in this book along with some fiction folks.

This book is backed on the start of the Civil War. It starts out with Abraham Lincoln traveling to the White House. Then it goes into the Battle of Bull Run. There is some really interesting things and our history in this book. I do not want to spoil the book by giving any thing away. If you have not read this book I strongly read it. My mom is quite interested in reading the book and she barely picks up the same books as I do. If you want to read about the Civil War then I suggest that you read this book called "Beloved Enemy".

You read about the Lincons In Aungration and the Battle of Bull Run Creek and who start the Civil war.You learn about Confederate Spies and what happens to them. This is something I would recommend to everyone to read. ( )

This book is got me hooked as soon as I started reading the Preface. This book is great for though that love the Civil War. I got this book and started reading before the other two in this series. This book is Fiction somewhat. There is some true folks from our true american History that is in this book along with some fiction folks.

This book is backed on the start of the Civil War. It starts out with Abraham Lincoln traveling to the White House. Then it goes into the Battle of Bull Run. There is some really interesting things and our history in this book. I do not want to spoil the book by giving any thing away. If you have not read this book I strongly read it. My mom is quite interested in reading the book and she barely picks up the same books as I do. If you want to read about the Civil War then I suggest that you read this book called "Beloved Enemy".

You read about the Lincons In Aungration and the Battle of Bull Run Creek and who start the Civil war.You learn about Confederate Spies and what happens to them. This is something I would recommend to everyone to read. ( )

I love history, especially Civil War history. Beloved Enemy by Al Lacy is a wonderful historical romance set in the beginning of the Civil War. Mr. Lacey sets the story around the inauguration of President Abraham Lincoln and the events following. This is the story of Jenny Jordan who is a receptionist at the Capitol building. Her father, a hero in the Mexican War, has been named an advisor to the Senate Military Committee. Colonel Jordan is also the head of a Confederate spy ring, along with Rose Greenhowe, who uses young ladies as spy couriers. Jenny has fallen in love with a Northern soldier, Buck Brownell. Buck is quickly advanced in the military for his bravery under battle. Beloved Enemy begins as the First Battle of Bull Run is being contemplated by both forces. The interesting aspect of the Civil War is that the forces were so close together. Washington, D.C. and the southern state of Virginia were right next to each other. Sympathies ran high for both sides in those states bordering the north-south division. Interesting also is the fact that the First Battle of Bull Run was viewed as a spectator event by those in Washington who took picnic baskets and wanted to make a day excursion of viewing the battle. They had to run for home when the Northern soldiers were routed by the Confederates. The author provided many little side stories that could have taken place during this battle. Colonel Jordan tries to persuade his daughter to join the spy ring, even though the punishment is death by firing squad no longer than 48 hours after capture. You’ll have to read the book to find out how Jenny responded to her father’s requests and also to find out if love can truly exist between two opposing political foes.

I received this book for free from WaterBrook Mulnomah Publishing Group for this review.

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This book is got me hooked as soon as I started reading the Preface. This book is great for though that love the Civil War. I got this book and started reading before the other two in this series. This book is Fiction somewhat. There is some true folks from our true american History that is in this book along with some fiction folks.

This book is based on the start of the Civil War. It starts out with Abraham Lincoln traveling to the White House. Then it goes into the Battle of Bull Run. There is some really interesting things and our history in this book. I do not want to spoil the book by giving any thing away. If you have not read this book I strongly read it. My mom is quite interested in reading the book and she barely picks up the same books as I do. If you want to read about the Civil War then I suggest that you read this book called "Beloved Enemy".

You read about the Lincons In Ingratiation and the Battle of Bull Run Creek and who start the Civil war.You learn about Confederate Spies and what happens to them. This is something I would recommend to everyone to read. ( )