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Once a Soldier
Once a Soldier | Mary Jo Putney
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"Putney's endearing characters and warm-hearted stories never fail to inspire and delight." --Sabrina Jeffries Rogues Redeemed As heir to a title and great wealth, Will Masterson should have stayed home and tended his responsibilities. Instead he went to war. Now, after perilous years fighting the French, he intends his current mission to be his last. But all his plans are forgotten when he arrives in the small mountain stronghold of San Gabriel and meets her. Knowing herself to be too tall, strong, and unconventional to appeal to a man, Athena Markham has always gloried in her independence. But for the first time in her life, she finds a man who might be her match. Two of a kind, too brave for their own good, Athena and Will vow to do whatever it takes to vanquish San Gabriel's enemies. For neither will back down from death, and only together can they find happiness and a love deeper than any they'd dared imagine. . . Praise for New York Times Bestselling Author Mary Jo Putney's Lost Lords series "Exquisitely and sensitively written." --Library Journal, starred review "Rich with historical detail and multifaceted characters." --Publishers Weekly, starred review "Intoxicating and not-to-be missed."--RT Book Reviews (4 Stars, Top Pick) "Classic Putney--engaging characters, entertaining story, a delightful read!" --Stephanie Laurens
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mariaku21
Once a Soldier | Mary Jo Putney
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Mehso-so

I was more intrigued by the beginning and the few fighting scenes than the idea of the romance. Overall, and even when I dozed, it was well written and worth reading another from the authoress.

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mariaku21
Once a Soldier | Mary Jo Putney
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Thanks for the tag @Jerdencon !

For #tuesdaytidbits @JenlovesJT47
1. I love the Black Brotherhood books from JR Ward.
2. I have so many but I'm going with Valley Girl.
3. Hmm hot fritos with nacho cheese...
4. Tagging @MayginReads and @JSW

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CrinolineDream
Once a Soldier | Mary Jo Putney
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Found at the dollar store! #haul #romantsy #bargains #historicalromance

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EmilyChristine
Once a Soldier | Mary Jo Putney
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This was a bit different from your usual historical romance. At the end of the war with Napoleon, Athena is an advisor to Princess Sofia ( in small fictional country between Spain and Portugal) and meets Will, a British soldier returning troops to Sofia. Athena is illegitimate and from England, she and Will fall in love but they must fight for more than just love. Book 1 in a new series. Think I'll read more.

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EmilyChristine
Once a Soldier | Mary Jo Putney
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Drinking tea while reading during lunch. "If you're brave enough to say 'goodbye', life will reward you with a new 'hello'. -Paulo Coehlo

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EmilyChristine
Once a Soldier | Mary Jo Putney
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Needed something light to read. Opened the dedication page and saw this. ❤️ #librarian #ilovelibraries

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Verity
Once a Soldier | Mary Jo Putney

Serendipitously, I have an advance copy of this, just as it's sponsoring Smart Podcast Trashy Books so I'm reading it now!