
Content levels
Positive tags
Hero archetypes
Heroine archetypes
Tropes
Synopsis
Courage built a nation. Love made it worth fighting for. Throughout 250 years of American history, a well-loved locket finds its way into the hands of eight spirited heroinesâeach standing at the crossroads of love and destiny, and each inspired by a true patriot. As it journeys from one heart to the next, these stories unfold with sweet romance, unwavering hope, and a deep love of country, proving that even in uncertain times, love is always worth the risk. Start reading the Petticoats & Patriots series today! She never intended to become a spy ⌠or fall for one. Philadelphia, 1776 As whispers of revolution swell into a roar for freedom, Lucy Carlson is no longer content to simply watch from behind the counter of her fatherâs jewelry shop. When a mysterious womanânone other than Martha Washingtonâleaves behind a locket, Lucy discovers the piece is more than a pretty keepsake. The necklace is a secret vessel for the revolution that carries the promise of love. Drawn into a dangerous spy ring, Lucy begins crafting coded messages concealed within the locketâs clever design, living a secret double life and risking everything she holds dear in a time of sacrifice and war. Continental soldier Branch Barton is a man defined by duty. Tasked with rooting out traitors, he moves through the shadowed world of deception and divided loyalties. Heâs trained to trust no one, yet he finds himself drawn into a slow-burning connection with the jewelerâs spirited daughter. But when Lucy begins to suspect Branch may be a Redcoat in disguise, their fragile bond is tested by mistaken identity, growing mistrust, and the threat of betrayal. In a war where even allies can become enemies, Lucy and Branch must navigate a world of hidden truths and guarded hearts. With the fate of the coloniesâand their heartsâhanging in the balance as Lucy delivers a message in enemy territory, will they find the courage to trust each other and choose love?
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Is For Liberty and Love appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 13 and up.
This Revolutionary War-era romance features a jeweler's daughter who becomes a spy, delivering coded messages during the American Revolution. Contains mild peril and espionage themes but no explicit content, with a sweet, slow-burn romance and patriotic themes.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and clean language. Content notes include war, deception, and betrayal.
Who'll love this
Teen readers will enjoy the adventure of a young woman becoming a spy during the Revolutionary War while navigating a romance with a Continental soldier.