Eighteen year old Cherokee Rose finds herself among those who must travel to their new land. Her heart is saddened at the thought of leaving the only real home she has ever known and she is torn by the thought of the horrors her culture is about to face.

Lieutenant Britt Claiborne has been assigned to help escort the Cherokee to their new land. He is sickened by his fellow soldiers’ treatment of the Cherokee. His Christian duty has him standing up against his peers. In Britt the Cherokee see a glimpse of salvation.

Cherokee Rose’s heart goes out to the one brave soldier who refuses to go along with the cruel treatment of her people. She recognizes that Britt Claiborne is a man like no other. Her heart quickens whenever he is around and soon the two of them find that they are falling in love. But the "Trail of Tears" is a road where many blood stains will be left; will their love be strong enough to survive the dark days ahead?

Bravo, Al and Joanna Lacy, your book overflows with the heart rending emotion that makes for a true award winning novel. What makes your book so unique is the way you weave the words, leaving readers wondering whether this is fact or fiction they are reading. The characters are ones that exert a strong hold on your heart. Books such as this are a true tribute to the craft of writing. Very highly recommended.