Ropewalk Series

The North of England, 1831.   In the shadows of Ulverston, the Reformer's rebellion is stirring. The classes are at war as Beatrice tries to defy them all for love and freedom. Unaware how embedded the Ropewalk and Lightfoot family are and how her actions could bring it all crumbling down. During a time of social unrest, Beatrice Lightfoot wants nothing more than to escape her family's chaos and start a new life. The May Day dance is fast approaching, where for one night a cottage girl can mingle with the social elite. When Captain Hanley offers her the means to attend in return for a couple of dances, the temptation is too great. Ignorant to the true cost and the darkness it will bring.   A dance with Joshua Mason, the son of a rich merchant, changes everything and their love blossoms. With society pushing Beatrice towards Captain Hanley and the class divide against them, the young lovers must decide if their love is worth fighting for. Whilst Captain Hanley, driven by obsession and jealousy, sets in motions a series of horrendous events, the consequences of which will be felt for all involved.   Now Beatrice must choose between rebellion, love and survival. Before all is lost, and the Northern uprising marches into town.   Coming on May 11th 2021, Saving Grace; Deception. Obsession. Redemption. Book 2 in the Ropewalk Series. Pre-order now.    Praise for Ropewalk;   "Breathtaking. Utterly floored me." William J. Kite   "Ropewalk follows the tradition of spellbing historical novels with a period story that feels true to life." Odey Ray   "A must read for historical fiction fans." Amazon reviewer   "Compelling read. The flow of language and description is masterly. I would heartly recommend it." Amazon reviewer   "There is heartbreak, love, horror and fear, everything that belongs in a book and then some. If it's good enough that my exterior made my husband want to take the book away from me, it's obviously one that you need to get your hands on immediately, if not sooner. " Oh look, another book. Book Blogger.  

"Beautiful writing, romance and high drama in hard times with strong female lead." William J. Kite   Beacon Hill, Boston. 1832.   "You are innocent. You are loved. You are mine."   After surviving the brutal attack and barely escaping death at Lancaster Castle, Beatrice Mason attempts to build a new life with her husband Joshua across the Atlantic in Beacon Hill. But, as Beatrice struggles to cope with the pregnancy and vivid nightmares, she questions whether she is worthy of redemption.   Determined to put the past behind her after the birth of her daughter Grace, Bea embraces her newfound roles of motherhood and being a wife. Nevertheless, when she meets Sarah Bateman, their friendship draws Bea towards the underground railroad and the abolitionist movement, despite the dangerous secrets it poses. Whilst concealed in the shadows, Captain Victor Hanley returns, obsessed with revenge and the desire to lay claim to what is his, exposes deceptions and doubts as he threatens their newly established happiness.   Now, Beatrice must find the strength to fight once more and save Grace, even if it costs her life.       Praise for Book 1 in the Ropewalk Series, Ropewalk: Rebellion. Love. Survival:   "There is heartbreak, love, horror and fear, everything that belongs in a book and then some. You need to get your hands on immediately, if not sooner" Oh look, another book.   "What begins as a simple story of two people falling in love, turns into one of obsession and revenge. There is plenty of drama, even that of a legal kind, lots of characters to love or hate and great historical detail to make this a very satisfying read." A Darn Good Read.   " The perfect gentleman, the perfect man, Joshua belongs with Bea, but he is upper class and she is not. He is such a wonderful person that I just wanted to push him and Bea together and let them be together while I warded off everyone who was trying to keep them apart! Beside the obvious romance and longing, there is intense drama, the life-threatening kind that saw me sat on the edge of my seat...." The Book Bandits Library