Immerse yourself in the sweep of unrequited love and the ravages of a world at the brink of the Civil War in Alice Lynn's lush and vivid new novel. Separated by marriage and war, Rachael and Jared fight their feelings for each other even as they fight to survive--on the front lines as well as the homefront. Will Jared come back too late? Will he even come home at all?

The tones and colors and ambiance of this novel completely absorbed me in Rachael and Jared's struggles. The backdrop of war was expertly woven into the fabric of the story, so much so that I felt I was in good hands all the way through. I merely curled up on the couch and enjoyed the journey. I was not well-versed in the history of the Civil War before reading this novel, but I felt I had a better sense of what it must have been like. This is no dry and dusty history book. This is living history well-told.

I recommend Volunteer for Glory for anyone who adores Civil War-era historical fiction as well as those who love a good solid romance. ( )