A Reckless Love

Written by Beth White

Narrated by Leah Horowitz

These two may have met their match—in each other.

In the fine tradition established by her Southern grandmama, Aurora Daughtry has recently orchestrated the
marriage of her eldest sister and facilitated her middle sister’s engagement. Just when it seems there is nothing left to
absorb her considerable talent for managing people, in walks federal deputy marshal Zane Sager.

But Zane is not at Daughtry House for a vacation. He’s tracking a killer and collecting two key witnesses to a
federal judge’s murder.

Aurora takes it upon herself to disabuse the cynical lawman of his conviction that the world is out to get him. But
just as she’s on the verge of cracking Zane’s defenses, the man he is after reminds him that no one he loves is safe. Ever.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Jun 30, 2020
• ISBN: 9781980086994

Reviews for A Reckless Love

[kimpotter-309059 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A Reckless Love by Beth White is the third book in her Daughtry House series. Aurora, the youngest of the Daughtry sisters, takes it upon herself to help federal deputy marshal Zane Sager as he tracks a ruthless killer. As Aurora works with Zane, he begins to realize that there is still goodness in this world. I really enjoyed Aurora’s spunk. She didn’t let life and circumstances get her down. Although Zane had been through the horrors of war, he was able to overcome them with Aurora’s and Gods help. A great story about a very volatile time in our nation’s history. Told with a very skillful and delicate pen!I received this book from LibraryThing for my honest review.

[chrirob · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Deputy Marshall Zane Sager wants nothing more than to catch the killer of his mentor and friend. When he runs into fiery Aurora Daughtry, all his plans begin to unravel and he begins to lose his solitary life focus. As the youngest Daughtry daughter, Aurora was brought up in the city with her grandparents. Everyone thinks she is a proper Southern belle without a thought in her head except finding a husband - but that ambition is far from her mind. While Aurora is occupied reforming a local saloon into a boardinghouse, she becomes involved in the attempt to catch a murderer and becomes even closer to Zane Sager. Can she convince him that life cannot be lived in the past so they might have a future together?This was a nice end to the Daughtry House series. There are some characters I would love to hear more about from the novels...hopefully....Thank you LibraryThing for the Early Reviewers copy!

[kenagurl-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I was nearly half way through before realizing that this was the third book in a series. It easily stands alone as a decent Christian Historical Romance. There were a lot of names and details to keep track of but I found that the more I glossed over them, the overarching story took over. The romance between the two leads was delightful and their relationship to the Bible was not over dramatized or unrealistic. I appreciated the slight suspense and fast-moving action portions of the story and think I might go back and read the other two as prequels, despite knowing how/who the sisters end up with. I strongly recommend you read them all yourself! Received this copy free from Early Reviewers but that didn't influence the honesty of my review. I genuinely enjoyed this quick read.

[eccl-3 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A Reckless Love, by Beth White, is the third book in the Daughtry House series. This series is a story of three sisters that struggle to hold onto their home in Mississippi after the Civil War. This is Aurora's story. She is the youngest of the three sisters and has so much energy. When she finds out they have inherited the saloon her father was a co-owner of, she immediately makes plans to turn it into housing. She hires the two ladies from the bar and former slaves to make the alterations to the building. The building is the perfect location for Zane to keep the prisoners waiting trial.This is a fast paced story that takes off where book two ends. Since the story references characters and events from the first two stories, it is best to read them in order. The story focuses on the girls and the men in their lives as well as those who work for them. . The thing that I enjoyed about this story is the research the author did to write the story. I also appreciate the aspect of faith that the girls have to do what is right and how they help others. I especially enjoyed the character of the grandmother. I received a copy of this book from Revell Reads Blogger Program. This is my honest review.

[lamb521 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Title: A Reckless Love (Daughtry House #3)Author: Beth WhitePages: 368Year: 2020Publisher: RevellMy rating is 4 out of 5 stars.This third novel in the Daughtry House series focuses on the youngest of three sisters, Aurora Daughtry. I would recommend reading the other two books in the series as they focus on the other two sisters, Selah and Joelle, and their stories. All the novels are set in Mississippi in 1870, just five years after the end of the Civil War. The South is in the beginning stages of Reconstruction.Aurora Daughtry may be the youngest Daughtry sister, but she has the most ambition. She has plans to turn a former saloon, with “amenities” upstairs, that her father had secretly owned into a boardinghouse. The only problem is a couple of former employees of the saloon still live there even though it is out of business. Aurora plans to give these two women a new chance at a respectable life by teaching them a new skillset. She is determined and feisty. She talks a lot and is never still and has a compassionate heart. She meets a law man, who is in charge of protecting two prisoners set to testify in a murder trial. She and he set sparks to flying!Zane Sager is a former soldier who is now in law enforcement. He has been charged with keeping two key witnesses in a murder safe until the trial. However, there is someone else who wants to silence these witnesses permanently. Zane must be a vigilant protector, but somehow he has become the object of affection/irritation of Miss Aurora Daughtry. She confounds him and attracts him. He doesn’t know which way is up, but he tries his best to remain focused on his job. Aurora sneaks under his radar and steals his heart, but can he let go of his mission of justice for a mentor and make peace with his past to grab hold of a future that sure will be a whirlwind?I liked the sassy interaction between Aurora and Zane. Aurora’s soft heart and Zane’s protective nature are on full display. Their faith is seamlessly woven into their character. There are definitely some humorous moments in the story, and I appreciated this lighter portion of the story. I also noted Aurora’s keen business sense at the young age of 19. Come visit Daughtry House, sit a spell and get to know the three sisters who will change their part of the world, one person at a time.Note: The opinions shared in this review are solely my responsibility.

[polarmath · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed reading bout Aurora and how she is good at getting done what needs to be done even when the circumstances are not the best. She has done the best for her family getting them settled and ready to move to the next step, but now she faces a different challenge in the form of a deputy marshal by the name of Zane Sager. Zane is there to find a killer and keep the witnesses safe and has a not so great outlook. Aurora puts it on herself to try to help lighten his outlook and get a better outlook on life. About the time she is getting thorough though things happen that reinforce his prior outlook on life. This book is great read and I would recommend it. It is the third book in a series, but can be read alone. I received a copy to read, the review is mine.

[bookofruthann · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed the way the author, Beth White, wove God naturally into the story. In everyday life, these types of questions do come up. I like reading about other people’s, or characters’, interactions with God because knowing Him is what brings us joy.There was a scene in the beginning that seemed unnecessary. It didn’t make sense to me why the character would have allowed herself to be coerced into shopping at a bridal store if she had other plans already. But, it made sense later.The rest of the book captivated me. In fact, it became hard to put it down to eat or sleep when the danger became intense. I liked it so much I want to read the first two books in the series as well.There is real potential for a fourth book in The Daughtry House Series. I would love to read about the missing item. If you enjoy reading historical romance, I encourage you to get A Reckless Love. I enjoyed the ideas it discusses and the relationships!I received a free advanced reader copy of this book. All opinions are completely my own.

[virginia51-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This was a wonderful ending to a fantastic series. This made me laugh and cry. This gave an idea of how the southerners saw the northerners after the war and hopes the northerners saw the aftermath of the war. As it shows all people were to blame for what happened after the war was over. It was hard for everyone to be able to change with the times. Change is hard for all. I really liked how the Ku Klux Klan was handled at this time. That is not a time period I would have wanted to live through. I loved the characters in all of these books. I received a copy of this book from Revell for a fair and honest opinion that I gave of my own free will.

[msh09_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I loved this entire series and A Reckless Love was a great way to conclude it. As the youngest daughter, it was finally Aurora's turn to find love. It's best to read the books together and in order as they all tie together with an ongoing issue with the KKK and legal matters that wrap up in this third book. Beth White is a great writer; I have really enjoyed her books and highly recommend her as an author, as well, as this particular book/series. I love her characters and her settings for her books.

[thequietreader · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

The youngest Daughtry daughter, Aurora, is tired of being treated as the baby of the family. When the opportunity to turn a saloon into a boarding house presents itself, she is eager for the challenge. She is also interested to know what her brother-in-law and future brother-in-law are up to, and sets her sits on getting her information from the cynical lawman, Zane Sager.Having read the previous two books, I felt a little let-down. While Aurora is a bubbly and cheerful character, she is a spoiled southern belle and those around her just...let her get away with a lot. This made it difficult to like her. Her infatuation with Zane occurred faster than I would have liked and, as my wording hints at, I doubted any romantic attachment.Zane, on the other hand, was very interesting. We are introduced to him first when he survives the explosion on the Sultana. Before that, he was imprisoned in a southern Rebel prison of war. His drive to catch the man who tortured him and killed his mentor made him relatable. He resisted Aurora's flirting at first, which made me respect him more.Had the romance been given more time to grow, I might have enjoyed it more. Overall, the plot moves fast and the book as a whole it well written. Readers who enjoy historical romance set in the years after the Civil War and have followed the Daughtry House series will not want to miss this.I received a free copy from the publisher, and all opinions expressed are my own.

[harley0326 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This seems to be a timely book to read right now as our nation faces division. It was quite interesting to read about the Mason-Dixon Line. Not everyone was thrilled that slavery had been abolished and you could feel tension in the air.Aurora and Zane are quite a pair as they try to maneuver through a relationship. I wasn’t sure who had the stronger personality as they both seemed to get on each other’s nerves. I have to say I enjoyed reading how these two could change their minds about each other at the drop of a hat. The author really does a good job of slowly allowing us to witness their emotional growth in several areas.The story does tackle sensitive subjects like racism and the KKK. Zane has his hands full trying to protect witnesses while looking for a murderer. There is a lot of pressure on him and you can sense his need to rely on his faith to not give up. The author does not shy away from subjects that are uncomfortable but delivers a powerful account of a time period that caused many to become enemies against friends and family.I’m sad to see the series end but am very pleased with how each book flowed gracefully into the next without missing a beat. I do recommend reading the books in order to familiarize yourself with characters that make appearances in the other books. The author’s writing is like a breath of fresh air as the stories intercept each other in an epic adventure of faith , hope and love.I received a copy of this book from Revell Publishing. The review is my own opinion.

[anne_rightler-1 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Not having read the earlier books in the The Daughtry House series, I had no expectations for A Reckless Love and was pleasantly surprised by this enjoyable historical romance. Set in the aftermath of the Civil War, Zane and Aurora find themselves embroiled in Ku Klux Klan troubles as well as the dangers that follow Zane as he pursues a criminal from his past. I like historical novels and Beth White writes well, as the story is rich in period details and historical flavor. With great, well-developed characters, a story line that is action-packed, spiritual truths, suspense, and a sweet romance and, voilá, A Reckless Love is a great book for readers who love historical romance fiction. I received a complimentary copy of the book from LibraryThing and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.

[becky_l-1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

“Zane’s first thought when he came to was that the world was coming to an end.” With an explosive start like that, Beth White quickly lights a fire under the reader to delve into her last story of the Daughtry House series, A Reckless Love.I was a little confused at first, because this sister’s chronicle backtracks a little from where the last book ended. But White has her reasons. By the way, this is one series that needs to be read in order.The year is 1870, and slavery has been abolished. Many on both sides of the Mason-Dixon line struggle with racial equality. When Judge Teague, a beloved mentor of Deputy Marshall Sager, is attacked for ruling over a race-related trial, Sager vows to visit justice upon the guilty. Sager gets to know the Daughtry sisters as he works with Riggins, Selah’s husband, who is also a Pinkerton. Both men are working at ending organized racial intimidation and suppression in the South.I find Aurora amazing in that she has a good business head at nineteen, but she is also high-handed, determined to orchestrate events as she sees fit. Every one else had better get in line behind her. She is a tough cookie but loves anyone with a good heart. She is brave and unconventional.Sager is independent, also brave, and other than the judge, not one to be close to others. His appearance helps out his tenacious personality, but he is hiding a weakness. Plus, he failed at the protection gig once. He is afraid of failing again. If “there is no fear in love,” then there is no love in fear.White, like Joelle, has a proclivity towards big words. I had to google quite a few definitions. I very much enjoyed getting to know all three of the Daughtry sisters in this series.Notable Quotables:”Find a man who serves Christ first. Then his love for you will fall rightly.”“Honey, we all get left behind at some time or another. Only one person is always there.”“And when somebody gives you a hand out of the mud, you don’t spit on it just because it doesn’t land you exactly where you want to go.”“...secrets were burdensome things.”“...he packed more raw emotion into one eye than most people conveyed in two.”I received a complimentary copy of this book from the author and Revell Reads program. This in no way affects my opinions, which are solely my own.

[grammy57 · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

What an event filled ending to the Daughtry House series. If you have read the previous 2 books you will not want to miss this book. Even if you haven't read the others, you can still read this and not be in the dark. This book can stand alone but it is nicer if you have read the others. In fact, I read the first book but somehow missed the second book and I was not lost. The story flowed well and the editing was well done.The characters were as full of life as ever. This book revolves around the youngest daughter, Aurora, and her sparkling character shown through. The supporting characters were well done also. Even the minor characters of the two women found in the newly inherited bar had their own, distinct personalities.This is a Christian book and it wasn't disappointing with this label. It showed Aurora's faith and how she used it. It showed how faith grows in others in the way Zane was portrayed. It was not preachy in any manner. It was well woven into the story. Beth White did a wonderful job telling this story in the post Civil War era. She showed how life was then, the good and the bad.I enjoyed this book and would recommend it to my friends. I give it a 4 out of 5-star rating.

[tcjrogers · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A Reckless Love is the third book in The Daughtry House Series. This book tells the story of the youngest of the three sisters, Aurora Daughtry. Aurora finds out that she and her sisters have inherited a local saloon, and she has decided to turn the establishment into a boardinghouse. As renovations begin, Aurora’s brother-in-law, Levi Riggins, returns to town along with Deputy Marshal Zane Sager who is guarding two prisoners until their trial. Keeping these two men safe is important to Zane’s bigger goal, catching Sam Jones, the Confederate officer responsible for the torture of so many Union soldiers at Cahaba Prison, and, Zane believes, the man responsible for the sabotage of the Sultana. Aurora and her boardinghouse become key to keeping Zane and the prisoners safe, but Zane and Aurora quickly find themselves at odds with each other, a situation that might only be remedied by the mutual attraction that they share.I loved this story. I thought the first two books in this series were fantastic, and this one did not let me down. I enjoyed the way the story carried over and continued from one book to the next. And I love the way Beth White ties true, and often little known, history into the story. Aurora is a well-written, exciting, comical character, and Zane balances her well. The story is exciting, moves at a quick pace, and keeps you wanting to read more. And I appreciate the role that faith plays in Beth White’s books. The three Daughtry House books are ones that I will go back and read again.*I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.

[gigihunter · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Third volume in the Daughtry House trilogy. I began reading and had to buy the first two books in the series because I was intriqued by the sisters and their lives. These sisters are strong and hard-working. They are determined to turn tragedies into triumph. The greatest tragedy is the hate that is perpetuated by the Ku Klux Klan. The former slaves who were trying to make successful lives outside of slavery were still being treated badly. Old ideas were hard to change. The white men in northern Mississippi and western Alabama who were members of the KKK used bullying tactics to try to stop the sisters from opening a school for former slaves. They burned the room that was being used for the schoolroom at Daughtry House. The KKK also burned the church in Shake Rag, the African-American community. Aurora and Deputy Marshal Zane Sager stood up against the bullies. They also fell in love and were married in the new church in Shake Rag. I appreciated the description of the feelings of the former slaves concerning their former masters. These men and women were proud of their own new homes. They were proud of their jobs. I recommend all three Daughtry House books. The history is accurate and the characters are well-developed. I'm not sure I would want to come up against Grandmama McGowan! She is a formidable woman. White writes so believably. I would like to read more of her books.

[alekee_1 · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

We are back with the Daughtry sisters, and their struggles, and are reunited with those we have come to care about. Now, this is the third book in this series, and I have read the other two, just as great as this read, you will not be lost if you pick this one up first. Evil is still walking around this Mississippi area, still rebuilding after the Civil War, and some holding their personal hates, and greed.This is the youngest daughter's story, Aurora, and meeting Federal Deputy Zane Sager, and his quest to bring justice. I loved how the facts unfold and surprise meetings in the past, along with other surprises. Can you imagine these sweet southern women inheriting a saloon, yup, and watch [or read] what happens to the ladies who are still in the building! There are a few scary times here, and you wonder if all will survive, and there is also the compassion these sisters show to their fellow man, and I loved being with them again. I wish there were more sister's here for another book, and be sure to read the author's notes at the end, great insight!I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.

[nancyluebke · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

I really enjoyed this historical romance. I received this book for free and I voluntarily chose to review it. I've given it a 4.5* rating. This is set after the civil war and when the KKK were still very active. A lot of research evidently to set the backdrop for this Series,Daughtry House. There is a lot of action, danger, and of course, romance in this story, Since I've read at least 1 other in this series, it was nice to see characters again. It made me aware of some of the big changes in the last 100 years, and many more needed to still work on. Lots to enjoy in this story.

[tealadytoo · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

A Reckless Love is the third and final book of Beth White’s “Daughtry House” series, and picks up immediately after the events of book 2, A Reluctant Belle. Set in Mississippi in the post-Civil War Reconstruction era, it chronicles the story of the youngest Daughtry sister, nineteen year old Aurora (aka “Pete”). Although young, she has a taste for management and an irrepressible spirit. She’s thrilled to take charge of a rather disreputable saloon that she and her sisters unexpectedly inherit, along with two saloon girls, in hopes of converting the saloon to a respectable boarding house, and the ladies to respectability as well. And she would be happy to take over management of Deputy Marshall Zane Sager, who is working on the case of Klan murder and conspiracy that her sister Joelle discovered in “A Rebel Heart”. But Zane is wounded in body and spirit by his time in a Confederate prison camp during the war, and doubts his ability to love a woman as fine as Aurora.The action is good, the history is well researched, and the characters of Aurora and Zane are winning. The relationship develops with a slightly unrealistic speed, and Zane’s blowing hot and cold can give the reader whiplash. But overall, it’s a great read and fine conclusion to the trilogy.I was given an advance copy of this book in exchange for an honest review.

[gincam · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

Author Beth White brings her inspirational historical romance "Daughtry House Series" to a close with Book Three, "A Reckless Love". In Post-Civil War Era Mississippi, sparks and banter fly between a spirited southern belle and a determined lawman. Aurora Daughtry, youngest of three sisters, has seen one older sibling married and the other one become engaged. She has also helped to convert the Daughtry family plantation into a resort hotel, ensuring that the family will retain its legacy. Federal Deputy Marshal Zane Sager is on the trail of the man who killed Zane's mentor, a federal judge. As he searches for his quarry, Zane must also collect two primary trial witnesses. Aurora begins plans for a new renovation project--she and her sisters have just discovered that they inherited a saloon secretly owned by their late father. When Zane and his prisoners "hide" in the saloon as the work is being done to transform it into a respectable boarding house, respect and awareness--and perhaps something more--begins to grow between Aurora and Zane. As danger swirls around them in the post-war Reconstruction Era, can the two of them take a leap of faith and hope for a bright future filled with a deep and lasting love? This series takes place in a turbulent time in American history, and the story line is complex. I recommend reading the series in order: Book One--"A Rebel Heart"; Book Two--"A Reluctant Belle"; and finally Book Three--"A Reckless Love".Book Copy Gratis Revell Books via Library Thing