Miles Fitch wants to regain his father's land in south Texas, so he joins the fight for freedom from Mexico. Inside the Alamo, he is drawn to dark-eyed beauty Rosa Carter--until he suspects that she is feeding the information to the Mexican army. Forced to leave the mission, Rosa watches helplessly as Santa Ana's army closes in. Did the man she loves somehow escape or survive the battle? And if he did, how will she prove to him that she is not a traitor.

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Customer Reviews for Always Remembered, American Tapestries Series #3

Review 1 for Always Remembered, American Tapestries Series #3

Overall Rating:

5 out of 5

The Alamo lives again!

Date:March 29, 2013

Rebecca Sue

Quality:

4 out of 5

Value:

5 out of 5

Meets Expectations:

5 out of 5

History became real! I felt as if I were there and knew the men who served and died at the Alamo. Janelle Mowery does history proud by making this historical landmark real to the reader, because of the research that she did. But it's much more than that! Miles and Rosa teach us how to press on, forgive others and love without limits.
This book is a must-read for all Francine Rivers fans. Janelle has become a powerful written word artist much like F. Rivers.

I received a free copy from the publisher in exchange of an honest review. I was under no obligation to read the book or post a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

Please accept my humble opinion and use it to promote Janelle's book.
Thank you.
Rebecca S. Robbins

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Review 2 for Always Remembered, American Tapestries Series #3

Overall Rating:

4 out of 5

An Exciting Blend of Romance and History

Date:March 27, 2013

Henry McLaughlin

Location:Saginaw, TX

Age:55-65

Gender:male

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4 out of 5

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4 out of 5

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4 out of 5

Always Remembered by Janelle Mowery is a fascinating love story set against the backdrop of the Battle of the Alamo. Rosa Carter is a young woman forced to spy on the Alamo by her stepfather under threat of never seeing her mother again. Miles Fitch is an Alamo defender who first meets Rosa when he rescues her from another defender who is accosting her.

Awkward around a beautiful woman, Miles is hesitant in his initial efforts to get to know her better. Meanwhile, she seems intent on charming another defender. Over time, Miles and Rosa grow closer. Yet, as they do, Miles suspicions grow she may be one of the spies Davey Crockett and Jim Travis have asked him to ferret out.

Their romance begins a whirlwind ride full of tension as he struggles to trust her and Rosa struggles to trust anyone after she learns her mother is in agreement with her stepfather’s plans.

Because of the cruelty in their lives—Miles family was killed by Mexicans, as was Rosa’s father—they both struggle in their relationships with God, angry and not understanding why.

Miles is sent to seek reinforcements. By the time he returns empty-handed, the battle is over and all his comrades and friends slaughtered. He blames himself for not staying to help.

Rosa, seeking information on Miles, disguises herself as a Mexican soldier and enters the Alamo. Convinced he is dead, she runs to his house seeking solace. Miles finds her, sees only the uniform, and fires at her, missing. Feeling betrayed yet again, he leaves her without explanation and joins General Sam Houston in time for the Battle of San Jacinto.

While they are separated, they each draw closer to God. Miles journey of self-forgiveness is arduous while he questions if he can ever trust Rosa and she ponders how to regain that trust.

Ms. Mowery’s story is well written. Even though the outcome of the Alamo is known, she maintains the tension very well by showing the events unfold through the characters’ eyes. The book is well researched and shows her attention to detail.

I think she does and excellent job of fleshing out the historical characters like Travis, Crockett, Houston, and Fanin. She makes their humanity believable without resorting to stereotypes.

Her fictional characters are also well drawn. Rosa and Miles are deeply complex and their struggles for love, trust, and forgiveness resonate. They are two people we are excited to meet and to get to know. The tension in their lives and in their relationship make the story a genuine page-turner. The reader is caught up in their adventures and their seeking love and peace in the turbulent times of the story.

My only disappoint in the story is the dialogue. The characters tend to sound the same, using similar word choices and patterns. They sound like they speaking above the education level and dialect patterns you would expect during the time period.

From reading this novel, it is easy to see why Ms. Mowery is an award-winning novelist. She weaves a rich tapestry of people and events that gives a very satisfying read.

I highly recommend to any who are interested in a good romance story during a fascinating time in our history.

I give it four stars.

I received a free copy of this book from the publisher, but I was under no obligation to read the book or post a positive review. The opinions expressed in this review are entirely my own.

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