Surrender

the long version

YESTERDAY When Michelle Beauclair, the spirited mistress of Tall Oaks plantation, first lay eyes on handsome Northerner Brent Sheldon, she knows it will be the love of a lifetime. But she had no illusions. They believe in different dreams, live in separate worlds - worlds about to collide in bloody conflict... TODAY Soon, war rages across the land, dividing a country and pitting brother against brother. As a high-ranking captain in the Union Army, Brent has a duty to his country, to his men...and to the undying love fate will force him to betray... AND BEYOND Now, across a ravaged nation, Michelle and Brent will find one another again - each forever changed by the spoils of war. Somehow, they must find it in their hearts to forgive and forget before they dare hope to make their heaven on earth.