Love's Fortress - (Doors to the Past) by Jennifer Uhlarik (Paperback)

About the Book

"When Dani Sango's art forger father passes away, Dani inherits his home. Among his effects is a book of Native American drawings, which leads her to seek the help of museum curator Brad Osgood to decipher the ledger art. Why would her father have this book? Is it just another forgery? Brad Osgood's four-year-old niece, Brynn, needs a safe home, and Brad longs to provide it. The last thing he needs is more drama, especially from a forger's daughter. But when the two meed 'accidentally' at St. Augustine's 350-year-old Spanish fort, Castillo de San Marcos, he can't ignore the intriguing woman. Broken Bow is among seventy-three Plains Indians transported to Florida in 1875 for incarceration at ancient Fort Marion. Sally Jo Harris and Luke Worthing dream of serving God on a foreign mission field, but when the Indians arrive in St. Augustine, God changes their plans. Then when friendship develops between Sally Jo and Broken Bow and false accusations fly, it could cost them their lives. Can Dani discover how their story ends and how it shaped her own father's life?"--Page 4 of cover.

Book Synopsis

An Epic Love Story From the Past Brings Closure to Dani's Fractured Family Roots

​Walk through Doors to the Past via a series of historical stories of romance and adventure.

Upon receiving word that her long-estranged father has passed away, Dani Sango inherits the former art forger's entire estate. Among his many pieces of artwork are a series of obviously Native American drawings and paintings, which lead her to research St. Augustine of 1875. White Elk is transported to Florida to join other Cheyenne braves already being held in Fort Marion. Sally Jo Harris is at the fort teaching the Indians. When a friendship develops between them and false accusations fly, it could cost them their lives. Can Dani discover how their story ends and how it shaped her own father's life?

Review Quotes

Told in split time, Love's Fortress is a captivating story of love, loss, family, and faith. Readers will find this beautifully told and well-researched story difficult to put down, intrigued by the historical as much as by the contemporary.

-- Eva Marie Everson, president of Word Weavers International & bestselling author of Dust

Love's Fortress is an engaging, heartfelt dual timeline story. Jennifer Uhlarik skillfully explores the wounds of our nation's past alongside the wounds of her characters' pasts. Romance, faith, and a satisfying ending complete this lovely novel.

-- Heidi Chiavaroli, Carol Award-winning author of Freedom's Ring and The Orchard House

This dual-timeline just might be Uhlarik's best yet! In the present day, an unexpected and unwanted inheritance leads to a journey of discovery and truth, and God's grace and love. In the past, the revelation of dark secrets leads to a place of courage in the midst of self sacrifice. By turns heart-warming and heart-wrenching, this story touches some of the deepest places of the soul.

-- Shannon McNear, 2014 RITA(R) nominee, 2021 SELAH winner, and author of Elinor and the upcoming Mary, books 1 and 2 of Daughters of the Lost Colony

Fans of dual-timeline fiction won't want to miss Jennifer Uhlarik's contribution to the multi-author Doors to the Past series. Uhlarik sheds light on a heartbreaking portion of American history and one woman's search for the truth about her estranged father, weaving together the past and present to show that things are often not what they seem. Readers will love the satisfying way these two timelines tie together.
--Amanda Cox, author of the 2021 Christy Book of the Year, The Edge of Belonging and The Secret Keepers of Old Depot Grocery

Love's Fortress is a dual timeline that blends real history with a sweet romance, a clear faith element, and a contemporary mystery. I've read many of Jennifer Uhlarik's books, always historicals, and was very pleased with how strong her contemporary writing is. Her historical storyline is thoroughly researched and compelling, as always. There's something in this book for everyone!

--Pegg Thomas, award-winning author of Maggie's Strength

"In Love's Fortress, Jennifer Uhlarik unlocks a fascinating and tragic door into the past, escorting readers back to the journey of the Plains Indians and their treasured ledger art. As the present-day characters in this time-slip novel chase after God's providence and the truth about the past, they uncover a number of surprises along the way. A beautiful portrait of hope in the hardest of circumstances!"
--Melanie Dobson, Carol Award-winning author of Catching the Wind and Hidden Among the Stars