Review: Shiloh by Lori Benton

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About the book:

December 1795

A year has passed since Ian Cameron reluctantly sent his uncle’s former slave Seona and their son, Gabriel, north to his kin in Boston. Determined to fully release them, Ian strives to make a life at Mountain Laurel, his inherited plantation, along with Judith, the wife he’s vowed to love and cherish. But when tragedy leaves him alone with his daughter, Mandy, and his three remaining slaves, he decides to return north. An act of kindness on the journey provides Ian the chance to obtain land near the frontier settlement of Shiloh, New York. Perhaps even the hope for a new life with those he still holds dear.

In Boston, Seona has taken her first tentative steps as a free woman, while trying to banish Ian from her heart. The Cameron family thinks she and Gabriel should remain under their protection. Seona’s mother, Lily, thinks it’s time they strike out on their own. Then Ian arrives, offering a second chance Seona hadn’t dared imagine. But the wide-open frontier of Shiloh feels as boundless and terrifying as her newfound freedom―a place of new friends and new enemies, where deep bonds are renewed but old hurts stand ready to rear their heads. It will take every ounce of faith and courage Ian and Seona can muster to fight for their family and their future . . . together.

My rating:
4 stars
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My thoughts:

Shiloh was a great sequel to Mountain Laurel. The first book was such a complicated story and didn't really leave you with a "happily ever after", so I was hopeful this one would have a happy ending.

This story yet again pulled on the emotions. I felt like the characters were real and enjoyed following them along on their journey. The story has some really intense moments where I didn't know if something bad was going to happen - and I enjoyed that element of suspense.

All in all, Shiloh was a very good read and I thought the ending was good. I do look forward to reading the next book when it releases.

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