To Whisper Her Name (#01 in A Belle Meade Plantation Series)

Be prepared for an adventure back to the 1800s. So rich in detail and historical events, I was transported to that era. I couldn't put the book down, nor did I want to! The characters and the history came alive and I loved it. The emotions between Noah and Olivia so real, so moving and irresistible. Their personalities jumped out of the page as they grappled with social etiquette and responsibilities. The chemistry and romance was so beautifully described, explored and developed - nothing like you have read! Character progression occurred so naturally, I felt changed as well. To Whisper Her Name brought community, so I loved reading about all the characters. A bittersweet ending but fulfilling at the same time. This just made me look forward to To Win Her Favor where the same characters you will grow to love continue to change with the times. It is a well-rounded and satisfying read.

I really enjoyed this book. I loved the scenes which Tamera creates and the time period she writes in. \\r\\nI liked the humour and wit Alexander gives to her characters and the way she creates their individual depth, making them more realistic and likeable. \\r\\n I particularly loved that this trilogy crossed over with the Belmont Mansion series. I really enjoyed seeing different characters from both series on the pages of the books and felt that this added more depth to the world that Alexander creates.

The Author takes you back in time (1860) to a time when people were struggling of the post war in America. The story includes some accurate historical events, which makes it a great historical novel with detailed characters. The story is wonderfully written and keeps you interested from the beginning and includes a bit of humour, romance, heartache and compassion.

Tamera's writing is just what I love about historical fiction. The stories are slower, but drawn with such detail that you slip into the past without even realising it. \\r\\n\\r\\nThere are layers of intrigue woven into this story that also made it compelling to read. Ridley Cooper is just the kind of arrogant rouge a lady like Olivia Aberdeen should avoid. But does she? Of course not. We see Olivia grow in confidence and see her tenacity for propriety unshackled and redirected to more daring and exciting endeavours. \\r\\n\\r\\nI love stories like these where historical events form the backdrop and shape the characters and their world. Olivia and Ridley's romance is a sweet, slow building tale and they are the perfect compliment to each other. A lovely read.