An Unconditional Freedom, Alyssa Cole
An Unconditional Freedom, Alyssa Cole
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An Unconditional Freedom
A Novel of the Civil War

Author: Alyssa Cole

Narrator: Karen Chilton

Unabridged: 10 hr 52 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: Recorded Books

Published: 02/26/2019


Synopsis

From the award-winning author of the instant New York Times and USA Today bestseller When No One Is Watching, love war, and racial justice collide in Alyssa Cole’s third buzzworthy, sensual, and revelatory Civil War novel.

The Civil War has turned neighbor against neighbor—but for the Cuban American daughter of an enslaved woman and a man ravaged by the horrors of slavery, an assassination plot could end the battle …

When the Union Army occupies the Florida home of Cuban Janeta Sanchez, daughter of an enslaved woman and the plantation owner who married her, her family’s wealth does not protect her father from being imprisoned. Under duress and blaming herself for the arrest, Janeta agrees to infiltrate a group called the Loyal League as a double agent—and unexpectedly finds a cause truly worth the sacrifice.

Daniel Cumberland, born free in Massachusetts, studied law with dreams of helping his people—dreams that died the night he was kidnapped and sold into slavery. Daniel is rescued, but he’s a changed man. When he’s offered entry into the Loyal League, the covert organization of Black spies who helped free him, he seizes the opportunity for vengeance against the Confederacy and those who support it.

Daniel is aggravated by the headstrong and much too observant new detective he’s paired with, while Janeta is intrigued by the broken but honorable man she is tasked with betraying. As they embark on a mission to intercept Jefferson Davis and thwart European meddling, their dual hidden agendas are threatened by the ghosts of their pasts and a growing affection that could strengthen both the Union and their souls—or lead to their downfall.

About Alyssa Cole

Alyssa Cole is an award-winning, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author of thrillers and romance (historical, contemporary, and sci-fi). Her books have received critical acclaim from Library Journal, BuzzFeed, Kirkus, Booklist, Jezebel, Vulture, Book Riot, Entertainment Weekly, and various other outlets. When she’s not working, she can usually be found watching anime or wrangling her many pets.


Reviews

Goodreads review by Ashley on April 02, 2019

I liked this! Almost without reservations! It feels so good to really like a book Alyssa Cole has written. I had some troubles with the first book in this series similar to the ones I've had with Reluctant Royals (character chemistry, mostly), but the second two have both been my favorite things by......more

Goodreads review by Brooke — brooklynnnnereads on October 14, 2020

Before I get into this review, I want to preface that although this is a fictionalized story regarding the Civil War, the content can be quite disturbing and graphic at times, especially taking into consideration this being the reality for some during this time. Some of the specific trigger warnings......more

Goodreads review by Katy O. on February 24, 2019

[free review copy] There is historical romance as a genre, and then there is Alyssa Cole's niche there. This series, The Loyal League, takes on an aspect of US history (the enslavement of millions of people) that is difficult to cover with the appropriate severity in romance, and does not hold back......more

Goodreads review by Kelsie on May 31, 2019

An Unconditional Freedom by Alyssa Cole is book three in The Loyal League series. Cole has re-exposed the ugly side of American history in these historical fiction novels. This series highlights the civil war and the efforts of individuals working to end the institution of slavery and restore a unit......more

Goodreads review by Dorine on December 08, 2019

AN UNCONDITIONAL FREEDOM by Alyssa Cole is a difficult and inspiring story about racism within American history. The emotion, fear, sadness, and hope for the future shines brilliantly in a novel that’s not always easy to read, even though everyone should. Author Alyssa Cole emotionally illustrates th......more