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Ransome’s Honor
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Release Date: July 2009
Print Length: 352
ISBN: 978-0-7369-3398-8
Series: 1

Ransome’s Honor


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The Ransome Trilogy from exciting new author Kaye Dacus combines the wit, romance, and social commentary of Jane Austen with the sea-faring adventure of Horatio Hornblower.

July 1814. The war with France has ended, and Captain William Ransome, known for never letting women aboard his ship, has returned to Portsmouth, England. Julia Witherington, considered an old-maid at 29, discovers that she must marry immediately to receive a large dowry. Julia knows that the only man she doesn’t want to marry is William Ransome. And the only man her father will approve of is…William Ransome.

When the couple strikes a financial deal to feign marriage for one year, the adventure begins. These stubborn people face humorous and hard situations that reveal what else they have in common—a growing affection for one another. This intriguing tale of faith and loyalty is a wonderful new offering for readers of all genres.

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Kaye Dacus

Kaye Dacus

Kaye Dacus, author of Ransome’ s Honor has a BA in English, with a minor in history, and an MA in writing popular fiction. Her love of the Regency era started with Jane Austen. Her passion for literature and for history come together to shape her creative, well-researched, and engaging writing.

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Editorial Reviews


“This first volume in Dacus’s Ransome Trilogy combines an engaging period story with charming characters, and likely will leave Christian romance fans wanting more.”
Publishers Weekly


Ransome’s Honor is a riveting page-turner that demonstrates through God’s love and presence in your life that it’s never too late for love, while also reminding the God always has a plan. A brilliant start to a new series by Dacus.”
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“The story is fairly fast paced for a period drama. It is well written and very well researched by an American author who obviously enjoys this era. There are some intriguing twists and turns to the plot. The first in a trilogy I enjoyed it enough to read more of the series.”
ChristianMarketplace.org.uk


“Oh my! This is the best book that I have read in a while with no exaggeration. In a way it is Persuasion with some Pride and Prejudice as well as a bit of Sense and Sensibility put within. Action, adventure, intrigue, romance, rescue, and true love, edge of the seat, page turning, not able to read fast enough thrills throughout. This novel has all of the great qualities of a fabulous read and reminds me of other stories I have read and loved. Without a doubt this is one for the permanent keeper shelf and I cannot wait for more from the series. This is my first Kaye Dacus, but not my last. I plan to read some of her contemporary series next.

“In my opinion, set some time aside when you plan to start this book, because you will be in pain to attempt to set it down and walk away from what happens next! Highly recommended!!!”
Creative Madness


“The setting is great and with the suspense between the various characters, one will be kept spellbound as well as respecting the period character, Julia's independence, Williams’ wariness, Sir Drake's shrewdness and the end results giving God glory. The author has a way of weaving details of her extensive knowledge of ships and The Royal Navy so that the reader is given a good sense of Regency life for sailors and their families. Characters are fleshed out and easy to keep straight, assisting the reader's imagination.”
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“An overall enjoyable read…A sweet romance…A most delightful voyage…”
Austenprose.wordpress.com


Ransome’s Honor by Kaye Dacus will not disappoint fans of sweet Regency romances or Christian Romance novels.”
Jane Austen’s World


“Kaye Dacus has a real knack for creating unique story lines with interesting characters…Her stories are fresh and intriguing…I'm most anxious to read book two of The Ransome Trilogy.”
TitleTrakk.com


Ransome's Honor is a delightful read filled with suspense, romance and wit.”
5 Minutes for Books


Ransome's Honor by Kaye Dacus is an absolutely beautiful story that captivated me from start to end.”
Life In Review


“Duty and honor, faith and love are intertwined in this intriguing tale from the Regency era.”
—The Nashville News


“This is an enjoyable read for fans of modern Regency fiction…”
QuiverfullFamily.com


“I fell in absolute love with this book! This is going on my must read list and will remain on my shelf for re-reads…I cannot recommend this book enough.”
—BookReviewsByJenny.blogspot.com

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“In the first book of her Ransome Trilogy Series, Ransome’s Honor, Kaye Dacus brings the English Regency period to vivid life in the tradition of Jane Austen, but in her own distinctive voice and style. The plot is engaging and the hero and heroine sympathetic and believable, as is the entire cast of well-drawn characters who populate this book—including the delightfully villainous villain.

“The element of faith is also exceptionally well integrated and central to the main characters’ lives. Delightfully, the crisis is just hair-raising enough to keep the reader turning pages without becoming overwhelmed. My kudos to Ms. Dacus for another excellent read! I can’t wait for the second book in this series!”
—J. M. Hochstetler, author of the American Patriot Series


“A thoroughly enjoyable Regency Romance! With exceptional writing and great attention to detail, Ms. Dacus transports the reader into the world of 1802 Portsmouth, England. If you’re looking for a fun escape, clear your schedule and pick up this book! And the next book in the series, only hinted at in this one, holds a sweet promise of a great adventure! I, for one, will be first in line to read it when it is released.”
MaryLu Tyndall, author of the Charles Towne Belles series


Ransome's Honor is a delight for both Regency fans and history buffs. The impeccable research into the Napoleonic era, including ship layout and naval customs and language, make both the Portsmouth setting and the characters come alive. The ending may surprise but will not disappoint the reader in this suspenseful inspirational Regency.”
—Barbara Miller, Adjunct Faculty Writing Popular Fiction Program

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