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In the 17th century, women were indentured as “tobacco brides” to Virginia farmers. Lady Constance Morrow boards a shallop to say goodbye to her beloved Uncle Skelly, who is chained for transport to the Virginia Colony. They agreed to a marriage of convenience, but when she arrives in the colonies, she finds herself held against her will aboard a ship filled with tobacco brides and felons.

Deeanne Gist’s debut novel, “A Bride Most Begrudging,” was published in 2005 and has since been published in more than ten novels, including the Essie Spreckelmeyer series. According to USA Today, Gist writes in an eye-opening, never intrusive, and absorbing manner that captures all the historical details while her characters depend on God and how knowing Him helps them.

When Lady Constance Morrow finds herself held against her will aboard a ship bound for the American colonies, she is quite sure that as soon as she arrives she will find a reasonable man who will believe her father is an earl and send her back on the next ship to England. Instead, she meets Drew OConnor, a headstrong and intelligent, deeply moral but incredibly enticing, character who turns what was supposed to be a marriage of convenience into something most…

Deeanne Gist is a wonderful addition to the inspirational romance genre. A top notch romance novel backed up with historical references that lend a credible feel to the story. Even though it has the ear markings for jumping to…

In summary, Deeanne Gist’s “A Bride Most Begrudging” is a captivating historical romance novel set in the era of early settlers in Virginia. The story revolves around the protagonist, Constance Morrow, who is held against her will aboard a ship filled with tobacco brides and felons. The novel is rated 5.0 out of 5 stars and is available in paperback and digital formats.