Review of The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz

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The Colonel's Lady by Laura Frantz is a riveting Christian historical romance that delivers everything fans of the genre could hope for. Set against the backdrop of a Kentucky wilderness fort during the Revolutionary War, this story masterfully weaves together romance, faith, and the sacrifices of those who gave everything to build a nation.


Roxanna Rowan is an officer's daughter and confirmed spinster who finds herself in an impossible situation when she meets Colonel Cassius McLinn. He's a gruff, unfiltered commander with little patience for niceties and even less use for faith. The tension between them crackles from page one, fueled both by their clashing personalities and the constant danger surrounding the isolated fort. As they navigate threats from outside the stockade walls and the battle raging within their own hearts, readers get a front-row seat to one of the best grumpy/sunshine romances in Christian historical fiction.


The chemistry between Roxanna and Cassius is absolutely magnetic. Frantz nails the push and pull of their emotions, making every interaction feel charged with possibility. What elevates this beyond a simple romance is the depth of both faith arcs. Watching Cassius transform from an angry, bitter man into someone capable of tenderness and thoughtfulness felt genuine and earned. His journey toward faith never felt preachy or forced.


Equally compelling is Roxanna's arc, which reminded me that even longtime Christians struggle with self-control and need to continually surrender their perspectives to Christ. The historical setting added constant tension that kept me turning pages late into the night, and I gained a profound new appreciation for the courage it took to venture west during this perilous period. The ending wrapped everything up in a deeply satisfying way that honored both the romance and the faith elements.


I highly recommend this for fans of Christian historical romance who appreciate well-developed faith arcs, compelling character chemistry, and authentic Revolutionary War settings.


Get it on Amazon here.

Book blurb:
Can love survive the secrets kept buried within a tormented heart?

Roxanna Rowan may be a genteel Virginia woman, but she is determined to brave the wilds of the untamed frontier to reach a remote Kentucky fort. Eager to reunite with her father, who serves under Colonel Cassius McLinn, Roxanna is devastated to find that her father has been killed on a campaign.

Penniless and out of options, Roxanna is forced to remain at the fort. As she spends more and more time with the fiery Colonel McLinn, the fort is abuzz with intrigue and innuendo. Can Roxanna truly know who the colonel is--and what he's done?

Immerse yourself in this powerful story of love, faith, and forgiveness set in the tumultuous world of the frontier in 1779.

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