Free to Love

Name: Free to Love
Brand: Findaway Voices
Availability: InStock
Author: Bettie Boswell
ISBN: 9781955838399

Author: Bettie Boswell

Narrator: Shellie Arnold

Unabridged: 6 hr 36 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Mt. Zion Ridge Press

Published: 07/09/2022

Categories: Fiction, Christian Fiction, Historical Fiction, Romance

Synopsis

Prequel to the contemporary romance, ON CUE.The story behind the musical written by Ginny:As Ginny writes her musical, inspiration comes from journal entries, letters and poems, telling the story of a mistress and her maid, bound together by slavery and blood, journeying toward freedom and love. Early and Missy Hollings, her mistress, have always been together. Missy keeps a journal of the dangers both young women face while living with her nefarious stepbrother. Her father seems oblivious to their danger until the stepbrother’s threatening advances increase. When Missy’s father realizes both young women are in danger, he allows them to leave on a journey north with an aunt. He also reveals the shameful secret behind the young women’s true relationship. The aunt insists that George, another slave, must be part of their journey, to keep Early safe. When Missy’s family forces Early into marriage with George, will their relationship be forever changed?They encounter dangers and help on their journey north. Will Early and George’s forced marriage survive the dangers along the way when their path separates them from Missy?

Reviews

Goodreads review by Sandra

Prequel to On Cue I had read On Cue, Boswell’s contemporary romance that began this series. This prequel to that story is very strong and I had a hard time putting it down. This novel is a time-slip story. The modern-day story is that Ginny Cline is researching to write a musical as a fundraiser for t......more

Goodreads review by Penny

I read On Cue and enjoyed the story, so I wanted to check out this prequel. I love this story of these two strong women as they navigate the horrors of slavery in the south. Early and Missy grew up like sisters, but as adults they face trials that may break them apart. Boswell does a beautiful job s......more

Goodreads review by Debra

I give this book an enthusiastic five stars. The writing is superb and the story is amazing. I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE it!!! The characters are well-rounded. I found myself eager for the next minute I could read another chapter. I was on the edge of my seat worrying about Sydney's behavior toward Missy and......more

Goodreads review by Mary

The main portion of this dual-time novel is set during slave days in the South. Missy Hollings grew up with her personal slave, Early, and they are as close as sisters. Missy is against slavery, and they go through many trials as they seek to escape its evil grasp. The author created realistic chara......more

Goodreads review by Jen

Free to love is the prequel to On Cue! Great historical fiction with lots of interesting information on the Underground Railroad. Great characters and writing!......more