A story of love, hope, and healing set in the midst of the Civil War Nineteen-year-old Carrie Ann Bell is independent and spirited. The only thing she really fears are the Union soldiers fighting against her Confederate friends. When her youngest sister runs away from home, brave Carrie Ann is determined to find her and bring her back. Disguised as a soldier, she sets off—only to find she's fallen into the hands of the enemy. Her childhood friend Confederate Major Joshua Blevins has warned her against these Yankees: they're all devils, ready to inflict evil on unsuspecting young women. When Colonel Peyton Collier arrests her for her impersonation of an officer, it seems to confirm all her fears. Soon, though, she finds herself drawn to the handsome, gallant colonel. He rescued her, protected her, and has been every inch the gentleman. Carrie Ann discovers that her foe has become her ally—and more than that, someone she could love. But the arrival of Joshua in the Union camp as a spy will test her loyalties. Will she protect someone who has been like family or be loyal to this stranger to whom she wants to offer her heart? When her world is being torn apart around her, whom should she trust? Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, A Thousand Shall Fall is framed around compelling characters and a very romantic setting in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley. Andrea Boeshaar's extensive research guarantees historical accuracy and romance genre enthusiasts and Civil War buffs alike will enjoy the Christian perspectives on actual historical events.

North meets South in the second installment of this popular Civil War series Carrie Ann Collier has been a newlywed for nineteen blissful days—as blissful as life can be in the midst of war, that is. Soon that war will take a toll she never expected. When her new husband, Peyton, goes missing during battle, she refuses to believe he is dead, and must find a way to move forward with everyday life in the face of fear. As Carrie struggles with how to welcome her estranged sister, Margaret, back into her life, another new arrival appears on her doorstep—her husband's best friend, and rebel officer, Eli. Wounded and bitter, Eli is nonetheless committed to keeping his promise to Peyton: take care of the Collier women, no matter what. But to Carrie, he's a painful reminder of her lost love. Then unexpected news makes Carrie wonder if miracles do happen. If Carrie infiltrates the enemy once again, she might find out what really happened to the love of her life. Will Eli be able to keep his promise to keep her safe? Can they forgive each other if promises are broken? As fans of Boeshaar's books have come to expect, Too Deep for Words is a meticulously researched novel. Readers are taken directly into the heart of the realities of the Civil War and reminded how, even in the darkest circumstances, faith in Christ offers hope.

Book 3 in the highly acclaimed Shenandoah Valley Saga Driven by a guilty conscience, Carrie Ann Bell Collier will do anything to keep Peyton, her wounded husband, alive. She hears of a nurse who promises miracles if she is permitted to administer her secret medicine made from the seeds of her beloved poppies she obtained overseas. Nurse Hannah Emory hopes to obtain a patent for the brew and become famous among medical scholars. Carrie agrees to the treatments. Confederate Lieutenant Colonel Elijah Kent maintains his responsibilities to the Colliers as Peyton’s executive of his estate, as Peyton is unable to recall the last two years of his life. Eli cannot help but pursue Carrie, even though he gave his word he wouldn’t. She is great with child, but Eli thinks she is beautiful and finds her company more engaging each time he sees her. His monthly inspection of the Colliers’ accounting brings him to Piccadilly Place frequently, and Eli begins to slowly cave to temptation. As Peyton convalesces, Carrie writes to him. Knowing of his memory loss, she describes their meeting, their swift wedding, and loving relationship. But a scheming Nurse Emory intercepts Carrie’s letters, and Peyton remains unaware of his marriage. Needing Hannah’s medicine—even craving it, Peyton agrees to marry her. Until he learns the truth from his pal, Eli—But is it the complete truth?