Hearts of Iron (Book 7 in the Legacy of Love series)

In the heart of a nation torn apart by conflict, "Hearts of Iron" follows the passionate and dangerous romance between Virginia Blake, a spirited Southern belle, and Ethan Carter, a principled Union soldier.
Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War from 1861 to 1865, their love defies the stark boundaries of a country at war with itself. Virginia, raised in the genteel world of Southern aristocracy, finds her heart drawn to Ethan, a Union soldier whose convictions and compassion challenge everything she has been taught to believe.
Their clandestine relationship blossoms in stolen moments and secret meetings, each encounter fraught with the risk of discovery and potential betrayal. As battles rage and families are torn apart, Virginia and Ethan must navigate the treacherous landscape of their forbidden love, balancing personal passion with the brutal realities of a nation in conflict.
Torn between loyalty to their families, their respective sides of the war, and their deep, transformative love for each other, Virginia and Ethan's story is a testament to the power of connection in the most divisive of times. Their romance becomes a symbol of hope and reconciliation in a world consumed by hatred and division.