Defiant Destiny
(1996)(Beloved Legacy)
(The second book in the Hearts of Liberty series)A novel by Phoebe Conn
When King George II orders the Acadians, descendants of 17th-century French colonists, expelled from their Nova Scotian land, Arielle Douville, an Acadian healer, reluctantly agrees to translate for the captain of the Virginia Militia, Byron Barclay.
Arielle has always despised everything English until Byron's unexpected promise to keep the families together in the American Colonies challenges her heart.
But when the pair are aboard the ship bound for the Colonies, the Acadians seize Byron and take control.
Now Arielle must choose: side with her people or fight for the inevitable new way of Acadian life and earn the right to discover if the growing passions between her and Byron is love.
Previously Titled: Beloved Legacy
REVIEWS:
"...a love story that blossoms in the most unlikely place." ~Rendezvous
"...little known historical facts [and] engaging characters will surely entertain." ~RT Magazine
THE HEARTS OF LIBERTY, in series order
Savage Destiny
Defiant Destiny
Forbidden Destiny
Wild Destiny
Scarlet Destiny
MEET PHOEBE CONN
New York Times bestselling author and former kindergarten teacher, Phoebe Conn firmly believes all matter of story conflict and mayhem can lead to a Happily Ever After. Inspired long ago by Ricardo Montalban's commercial for romance books, Phoebe remains enthusiastic about writing and giving her beloved characters happy endings.
Genre: Historical Romance
Arielle has always despised everything English until Byron's unexpected promise to keep the families together in the American Colonies challenges her heart.
But when the pair are aboard the ship bound for the Colonies, the Acadians seize Byron and take control.
Now Arielle must choose: side with her people or fight for the inevitable new way of Acadian life and earn the right to discover if the growing passions between her and Byron is love.
Previously Titled: Beloved Legacy
REVIEWS:
"...a love story that blossoms in the most unlikely place." ~Rendezvous
"...little known historical facts [and] engaging characters will surely entertain." ~RT Magazine
THE HEARTS OF LIBERTY, in series order
Savage Destiny
Defiant Destiny
Forbidden Destiny
Wild Destiny
Scarlet Destiny
MEET PHOEBE CONN
New York Times bestselling author and former kindergarten teacher, Phoebe Conn firmly believes all matter of story conflict and mayhem can lead to a Happily Ever After. Inspired long ago by Ricardo Montalban's commercial for romance books, Phoebe remains enthusiastic about writing and giving her beloved characters happy endings.
Genre: Historical Romance
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