The Rebel Bride by Shannon McNear

During the clash between Union and Confederacy, quiet Tennessean Pearl MacFarlane is compelled to nurse both Rebel and Yankee wounded who seek refuge at her family’s farm. She is determined to remain unmoved by the Yankee cause—until she faces the silent struggle of Union soldier Joshua Wheeler, a recent amputee. The MacFarlane family fits no stereotype Joshua believed in; still he is desperate to regain his footing—as a soldier, as a man, as a Christian—in the aftermath of his debilitating injury. He will use his time behind enemy lines to gather useful intelligence for the Union—if the courageous Rebel woman will stay out of the line of danger.

This is a very good book.  It was quite an eye opener about the hardships of the people after a battle was fought.  Not only were the battles fought right on their properties.  But they were expected to take in wounded enemy soldiers and tend them after the battle.  This is what happened to the MacFarlane family.  Pearl has lost three brothers to the war.  Now she is expected to care for those responsible for their death.  Against her will she is drawn to one of the Union soldiers.  This is their story about how they overcome their differences. 

I recommend this book. I was given this book Barbour Publishing via NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.  I was not compensated in any way.