Book Review of 'Treason Trail' by Kit Hawthorne

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Happy 4th of July Eve! I love this time of year, don't you? Though it feels like our country is in constant turmoil I can't help but feel proud to be an American and focus on the blessings that come with living in a land of freedom. This freedom has roots that stretch back many years, leading directly to the setting of the novel I am highlighting today.

I hope you enjoy my thoughts on this Sweet Historical Romance and don't forget to scroll to the bottom of this post and enter the amazing giveaway from JustRead Tours!

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Treason Trail by Kit Hawthorne, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Treason Trail
Series: Cape Fear Legacy #3
Author: Kit Hawthorne
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: June 18, 2024
Genre: Sweet Historical Romance

A mysterious stranger holds the key to the fate of the nation.

In the final days of the American Revolutionary War, Nessa Shaw tends to the sick and wounded at the Continental Army camp in Charlestown, South Carolina. When she stumbles upon a man lying unconscious on a forest trail, she quickly realizes he is unlike any patient she has ever encountered. With no memory of his past, his only clues to his identity are his first name—August—and the certainty that he is a Patriot. Against her better judgment, Nessa grows closer to August, trusting him with secrets that could cost her dearly. But when she discovers a deadly plot that could change the course of the war, Nessa must question everything she thought she knew about August and his true allegiances.

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My Review

An immersive story full of mystery and intrigue, Treason Trail by Kit Hawthorne is the perfect summer escape. The third book in the Cape Fear Legacy series, this novel will have you captivated from cover to cover. The entire time I was reading I felt like I was in another world. It felt incredibly immersive and with the mystery swirling around about the amnesia and who August really is it made it all the more interesting. The attention to detail is magnificent. It is a world that was vivid in my mind's eye the entire time I was reading, like I was actually there.

My favorite parts of this novel were the moments when August, Nessa and Rory were all spending time together and trying to work to jog August’s memory. There was a feeling of innocence that was sweet for my soul and truly showed the giving spirits of Nessa and Rory.

One thing that really stood out to me was how balanced the historical tidbits were conveyed throughout the story. I learned so many historical facts from the conversation of the characters. The author did a masterful job of interweaving fact with fiction, which I love so much. There are a few slight twists that were unexpected. Everyone has a haze of suspicion that surrounds them, so I had my suspicions, but when the truth came to light it was no less shocking.

I really enjoyed this novel far more than I had anticipated. The author was new to me, but she has certainly gained a new admirer. The attention to detail and evident passion won me over, providing an immersive and entertaining escape.

My Rating: ★★★★★

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About the Author

A lifelong resident of the American South, Kit Hawthorne makes her home on a Texas farm that has been in her husband’s family for seven generations. She spent many years singing, composing, and playing Irish pennywhistle in a Celtic folk band. All those ballads and boat songs awakened in her a love for a Scottish heritage that spans both sides of the Atlantic. She’s an avid reader, especially of history, biography, mystery, theology, and romance, and enjoys logging her reads (and plotting her life) in her Bullet Journal. She also enjoys drawing, sewing, quilting, knitting, and restoring old furniture to beauty and usefulness.

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