Love's Fortress

5 stars, An absolutely, completely enjoyable time-slip novel LOVE'S FORTRESS (DOORS TO THE PAST, #7) by Jennifer Uhlarik What if for your whole lifetime, one-half of your life has been based upon a lie? Dani Sango's estranged father has passed away and out of the blue, he has left his home in St. Augustine, Florida, and all of his worldly possessions to her. Her father was an artist who spent time in prison for forgery. Dani begins to unravel the man who was always a mystery to her. Among his personal effects, she finds a remarkable diary with amazing artwork from the 1870s. She contacts a local museum to see if they can help her determine what is contained therein. Brad Osgood is the curator at the art museum that Dani contacts. After quite a bumpy start, the two of them begin to decipher the diary and we step into the doors to the past. In the 1870s some Native American Indians from several tribes were sent to Ft. Marion, Florida, and also St. Augustine, Florida. I enjoyed the blending of contemporary and historical fiction and historical non-fiction in the novel. We have always planned to visit St. Augustine, Florida, and I have some great ideas of things to look at, while we visit. I highly recommend it to anyone who enjoys a well-told story. Each of the Doors to the Past novels is a stand-alone, which is quite nice. Much appreciation to #barbourpublishing for the complimentary copy of #lovesfortress in the #doorstothepastseries I was under no obligation to post a review. #inspirational #inspyfiction #coverlove #timeslip #jenniferuhlarik #contemporary #historicalfiction #historicalnonfiction #staugustineflorida #fortmarionflorida #NativeAmericans

This was a time-slip book between current day and the 1870's. Dani Sango inherits her father's home after his death. Here starts her adventure in her father's past of art forgery and the book becomes quite intriguing. It takes place at St. Augustine, Florida and takes you back in time with lots of drama you won't want to miss. This book is a page turner that grasps you and you will definitely not be able to put this book down. The author does a good job of incorporating the two time frames. A line that touched me was "Oh sweet heavenly Father, thank You! You do have plan!" Which exemplified to me the Christian themes throughout the book. That God is in control. And that faith is an important part of life. I recommend this book and I am sure others will enjoy it as well. I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was not required to give a positive review.

This wonderful story of loss, rejection and ultimately forgiveness gave me just another reason to put St. Augustine, Florida on the must visit list. Dani Sango feels she has many reasons for her long held feelings for her father. Learning his history, as well as the world of 1875, brings a completely different picture into view. Add a little mystery to the mix, and you will not set this aside until it is resolved. Ledger art is a whole new concept for me. The incredible story of how these wonderful drawings came to be, is both tragic and almost unbelievable. These artists were no different than you or I, experiencing the same feelings of loss and rejection that we do. Yet the world at that time deemed them less than worthy. An ARC of this Doors to the Past novel was received through Barbour Publishing, NetGalley and CelebrateLit. These thoughts and impressions are my own and were in no way solicited.