This Day is Ours (The Heartbeat of Revolution Series)

This Day is Ours (The Heartbeat of Revolution Series)

This Day is Ours is all that a historical romance should be and more—gripping, romantic without being maudlin, beautifully true to the time. (Reedsy Discovery) All the aspects of the novel—characterization, dialogue, setting, and pace—are skillfully brought together to create an immersive love story that transports readers back to fascinating times. (BlueInk Starred Review) The old man's eyes clouded with such sudden torment that Alexandra placed a consoling hand on his arm. “A word to the wise, my dear,” he said. “Don’t squander your life on what others expect rather than what you desire. You will never feel complete if you allow your heart to become a place of compromise.” ============================================================= The American Colonies, 1776 As the flames of rebellion spread across a divided land, a shadowy figure prowls the streets of Philadelphia. Known only as Jack Flash, rebel highwayman, he preys on aristocrats loyal to the British Crown. The unpredictable outlaw always manages to elude his foes, until the night he encounters a Loyalist lady whose fiery spirit could spell his doom. Alexandra Pennington has her future well planned when a chance encounter turns her world upside down. Betrothed to a blue-blooded king’s man, the young widow gets caught up in the exploits of a red-blooded rebel activist fiercely opposed to British rule. The sensible course for her is clear, but her bond with the notorious rogue will test her loyalty not only to her king but also to the man she vowed to marry. Set against the epic struggle for American independence, This Day is Ours threads the ferocity of war and the price of loyalty with a love forged in the fire of revolution. ============================================================= 2021 American Fiction Awards Winner - Historical Romance The 2021 Global Book Awards - Silver Medalist The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 2020 - Finalist-Adult Fiction The Coffee Pot Book Club Book of the Year Awards 2020 - Silver Medal-Historical Romance 2020 Independent Author Network Award Winner 2020 B.R.A.G. Medallion Honoree 2020 Global Ebook Award Winner 2020 Kindle Book Awards Semi-Finalist Chill With A Book--PREMIER Readers' Award; 2020 Book of the Year Runner Up 2020 Book Excellence Awards Finalist 2020 Maggie Awards of Excellence Finalist 2020 Readers' Favorite Book Awards Finalist -- Discovering Diamonds-Historical Fiction Book of the Month March 2021 " This Day is Ours is much more than a period love story. [It] is a novel with amusing characters, glorious, glamorous balls, gruesome battle scenes, and a storyline that twists and turns and kept me reading until late at night. A very well written book, worth reading for both its entertainment value and its historical setting." -- Kirkus Reviews "A love story set in Philadelphia during the American Revolution explores an unlikely pairing between an aristocratic woman with loyalist attachments and an unrefined rebel agitator. Jeannette not only manages to make the affections between Alexandra and Dalton credible--that in itself is no mean authorial feat--but also develops both characters with great depth and sensitivity. A familiar plot refreshingly enhanced by its setting during the Revolutionary War, which is depicted realistically and with great intelligence." --Foreword Clarion Reviews "Fast paced and lively as an unbroken filly, Gretchen Jeannette's This Day is Ours is a Robin Hood-inflected romance set in Philadelphia and the American Colonies during the early days of the American Revolution. The language is musical and sometimes salty, conveying the characters' gender divides as well as class differences. Dalton, in particular, has an entertaining creative streak when it comes to curses and idioms. Enriched by historical details and high-stakes adventures, This Day is Ours is a masterful romance." --BlueInk Starred Review "The story's perilous time frame during the American Revolution heightens the uncertainty surrounding the love story. Keenly developed main and supporting characters add to the story's authenticity. All aspects of the novel--characterization, dialogue, setting, and pace--are skillfully brought together to create an immersive love story that transports readers back to fascinating times." -- The Coffee Pot Book Club 5-Star Award "With an impressive sweep, Jeannette has not only penned an irresistible romance, but she has also composed a story that encompasses the American War of Independence in all its vivid detail. Jeannette's ability as an author to grasp all aspects of the human condition--from love to hate and everything in between--makes this book an absolute triumph from start to finish." -- IndieReader "Alexandra and Dalton's slow-burn love story of two very different people building a relationship against the odds is absolutely a classic romance. [Jeannette's] skill is obvious in the subtle cruelties of her villains, historical accuracy, and the heartfel