Well written and expertly executed. You cannot leave this book unchanged in your understanding of the souls of the Civil War.” – Book Review Journal
A novel about the Civil War in Virginia has become an Amazon Best-Seller in the Romance/Historical category, climbing to #1 this month, finally beating the classic Gone with the Wind.
Released in January 2008, Shades of Gray: A Novel of the Civil War in Virginia, is the recipient of two prestigious Best Regional Fiction Awards and is already in its second printing. The book has been widely praised by historians for its balanced portrayal of the War Between the States, and by romance readers for its emotional description of the love that develops between the two main characters.
The Book Review Journal said in its review. “You cannot leave this book unchanged in your understanding of the souls of the Civil War, while The Book Connection said, “Shades of Gray will touch you like no other work of fiction. If you only read one book in 2009, make it this one.”
Author Jessica James said she is pleased with the response to her debut book, even though she does not consider it a “romance novel.”
“I thought it would be a hard sell because Civil War buffs don’t usually read fiction and romance/mainstream readers don’t usually read Civil War books, but I’ve been pleasantly surprised,” James said. “Shades is appealing to both these groups, and even more surprising, is being praised by men, as well as women. I think everyone relates to a good, old-fashioned love story that stresses high moral values and solid principles like honor and duty.”
Signed copies of Shades of Gray are available through the author’s website at Click here. The book is also available at Amazon and other Internet retailers.
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