Reviews for Winds of Change #1 & #2 by Jerri Hines
The Bastard Son
by Jerri Hines
Series: Winds of Change, #2
Genre: Historical Romance
Cover Designer: Erin Dameron-Hill at edhGraphics
Cover Designer: Erin Dameron-Hill at edhGraphics
Sumner Meador walked in a world of wealth and privilege as part of Charles Town’s elite, but that was years ago. Now he fights in the Southern backwoods driven by the passion he holds for the Patriot cause, shadowed by his past. Reeling from a devastating defeat at the hands of the British, Sumner seeks haven at his farm, only to find an interloper—an unwelcome and unwanted distraction. He has no time for the young woman or the complications she brings with her, but soon discovers he has no option but to give aid to the stubborn, courageous beauty whether she wants it or not.
Jane Kilmer has been violently thrust into the midst of the civil war ensuing in the backwoods. Hiding from one of the most dangerous vigilantes, Jane trusts no one. Suddenly, she has no choice but to put her life in Sumner’s hands. Both desire revenge, but neither wants what happens—to fall completely, undeniably in love with each other. As the war rages around them, their love is put to the ultimate test. The question becomes not whether their love will survive, but will they.
Author's Note: This book was previously published with Whiskey Creek Press as Another Night Falls under the Tides of Charleston Series.
Night had fallen. Everything had been set for the evening. The horses fed; the dishes cleaned. Warren promised to bring a cow next time out, although Sumner didn’t see the necessity since he wasn’t planning to be around here for long. But there again, the girl might enjoy fresh milk.
Jane prepared another fine meal for supper. She was a good cook, but he expected she had cooked from an early age.
Walking back from the barn, he found her sitting on the porch, smiling up at him. In the fading light, she looked beautiful. She had taken off her cap, leaving her hair down in a braid over her shoulder.
For the life of him, he couldn’t get the thought of having her in his arms out of his head, with her firm breasts pressed against him…her body arching instinctively to his.
Warren hadn’t even suggested it would be harmful to leave a young, innocent in his care. Perhaps, Warren thought it the lesser of the evils in her life.
“Thank you for the supper, Jane. I was thinking of retiring for the night.”
“I will do so shortly.” Rising, she moved over to the railing and stared out into the coming night.
Go, leave her. Instead, he came up behind her. “Are you feeling well? I know you still have the effects of the bump upon your head.”
“I have recovered,” she whispered. “It is not what bothers me. I feel so lost. I had thought I would at least have my grandfather’s land after…”
“We are working on a plan to remove you from this area. I know of people where you would be safe and won’t have to worry until after this war is finally over.”
Turning, her eyes met his. “I don’t want your pity.”
“It isn’t pity I feel for you.” With the words, all his good intentions dissipated with a strong craving to have her back in his arms. He gently caressed her cheek. “Run, Jane, from me.”
She made no movement to leave him. She lifted her face up to his. He needed nothing else for his lips to descend upon hers. He would have stopped if she pulled away. She did not.
His kiss deepened, devouring her with his lips. His hand lowered, caressing and smoothing along the curves of her body.
“I want you, Jane,” he whispered. “More than I have ever wanted another. You feel it also…this longing between us. Tell me you do.”
“Yes, Sumner, yes.”
He talked no more, but swept her in his arms and answered the dictates of his body. In quick strides, they were in the bedroom, making quick work of the barrier that lay between their bodies and their desire.
Jane prepared another fine meal for supper. She was a good cook, but he expected she had cooked from an early age.
Walking back from the barn, he found her sitting on the porch, smiling up at him. In the fading light, she looked beautiful. She had taken off her cap, leaving her hair down in a braid over her shoulder.
For the life of him, he couldn’t get the thought of having her in his arms out of his head, with her firm breasts pressed against him…her body arching instinctively to his.
Warren hadn’t even suggested it would be harmful to leave a young, innocent in his care. Perhaps, Warren thought it the lesser of the evils in her life.
“Thank you for the supper, Jane. I was thinking of retiring for the night.”
“I will do so shortly.” Rising, she moved over to the railing and stared out into the coming night.
Go, leave her. Instead, he came up behind her. “Are you feeling well? I know you still have the effects of the bump upon your head.”
“I have recovered,” she whispered. “It is not what bothers me. I feel so lost. I had thought I would at least have my grandfather’s land after…”
“We are working on a plan to remove you from this area. I know of people where you would be safe and won’t have to worry until after this war is finally over.”
Turning, her eyes met his. “I don’t want your pity.”
“It isn’t pity I feel for you.” With the words, all his good intentions dissipated with a strong craving to have her back in his arms. He gently caressed her cheek. “Run, Jane, from me.”
She made no movement to leave him. She lifted her face up to his. He needed nothing else for his lips to descend upon hers. He would have stopped if she pulled away. She did not.
His kiss deepened, devouring her with his lips. His hand lowered, caressing and smoothing along the curves of her body.
“I want you, Jane,” he whispered. “More than I have ever wanted another. You feel it also…this longing between us. Tell me you do.”
“Yes, Sumner, yes.”
He talked no more, but swept her in his arms and answered the dictates of his body. In quick strides, they were in the bedroom, making quick work of the barrier that lay between their bodies and their desire.
Shawna's Review
The Bastard Son is the second book in the Winds of Change series by Jerri Hines. I love it when a second book in a series is better than the first. It doesn’t always happen but I can honestly say, as much as I liked the Governor’s Daughter, I loved this one just a little bit more. The main characters were some of my favorite characters that I have read lately. The supporting characters were just as well written and I fell for them just as much as I did the main ones. The setting and action/romance were perfect plus Jerri does a really good job and being able to make you love a character then hate them and vice versa. I already did a search for the next novel but cannot find one. I really hope there is more on some of the characters because I am quite attached! Great read!
5 out of 5 stars
Book One: The Governor's Daughter
Shawna's Review of #1:
The Governor's Daughter is the first book in the Winds of Change series by Jerri Hines. I don’t know how to start of this review any other way than saying it was such a good book. I loved the characters and they were very well written, I loved the plot and the constant change. I will say that I got to a point where I wondered if it would end. It kinda went on a little longer than I thought but that is what happens when you have twists and turns in a book and I liked it because it kept me on my toes and eager for more. I love historical romances but its hard to get it right in my opinion. It can’t be too snoozy and I need some action. This book gave me everything I like in a historical romance without the bore. I am excited to move forward with the next one.
5 out of 5 stars
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I'm so glad you enjoyed Winds of Change. Thank you for such lovely reviews. Winds of Change has a connection to my series, Winds of Betrayal, especially The Bastard Son. Have a wonderful day!
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