With Open Arms
Cindy Nord’s book, With Open Arms, is the story of Reece Cutteridge’s sister, Callie Cutteridge. She has been running the family horse ranch, Dos Caballos, in the Arizona Territory since her brother left to fight in the Civil War. Then, unexpectedly, she is presented with new partner, Jackson Neale.
“Without removing his gaze, he reached into his frock coat. With the speed of a striking rattlesnake, an envelope appeared in his leather-gloved hand, then rose between them until level with her eyes. “The name’s Jackson Neale and this makes me your new partner.” ”
The story is exciting and filled with adventures that are reminiscent of Zane Gray’s Riders of the Purple Sage. The love story of Callie and Jackson is teeming with misunderstanding and passion. The two lovers both find differing explanations for each other’s words and actions, which lead to heartbreaking decisions made by each of them that rips them apart; then circumstances bring them back together.
Ms. Nord is a master at her chosen craft. She does extensive research on everything from clothing to the history of the old west culture. Her characters are all people you would like to know, especially if you lived in their era. You will be transported to the wilds of an 1866 western horse ranch and live within the unsettling society of the times. You will be thrilled as you continue to follow the Cutteridge family in With Open Arms.
Born into a family of educators, Cindy Nord moved from the southwestern Arizona desert to southwestern Indiana during her teenage years. After the birth of her two sons, she became a stay-at-home mom. At this point, she decided to try writing an historical romance with her own special twist. The result, No Greater Glory.
She is a veteran of Civil War reenacting and now writes about the history she used to “live”. She now lives in Indiana with her husband, Tom and two beautiful, spoiled Shelties.
A member of numerous writers groups, Cindy’s work has finaled or won countless times in chapter competitions, including the prestigious Romance Writers of America National Golden Heart Contest. Her debut novel, No Greater Glory was a USA Today Lifeblog Recommended Read, #1 Civil War Romance at Amazon for eleven straight months and a finalist in the 2014 NTBF Book Awards.
“Without removing his gaze, he reached into his frock coat. With the speed of a striking rattlesnake, an envelope appeared in his leather-gloved hand, then rose between them until level with her eyes. “The name’s Jackson Neale and this makes me your new partner.” ”
The story is exciting and filled with adventures that are reminiscent of Zane Gray’s Riders of the Purple Sage. The love story of Callie and Jackson is teeming with misunderstanding and passion. The two lovers both find differing explanations for each other’s words and actions, which lead to heartbreaking decisions made by each of them that rips them apart; then circumstances bring them back together.
Ms. Nord is a master at her chosen craft. She does extensive research on everything from clothing to the history of the old west culture. Her characters are all people you would like to know, especially if you lived in their era. You will be transported to the wilds of an 1866 western horse ranch and live within the unsettling society of the times. You will be thrilled as you continue to follow the Cutteridge family in With Open Arms.
Born into a family of educators, Cindy Nord moved from the southwestern Arizona desert to southwestern Indiana during her teenage years. After the birth of her two sons, she became a stay-at-home mom. At this point, she decided to try writing an historical romance with her own special twist. The result, No Greater Glory.
She is a veteran of Civil War reenacting and now writes about the history she used to “live”. She now lives in Indiana with her husband, Tom and two beautiful, spoiled Shelties.
A member of numerous writers groups, Cindy’s work has finaled or won countless times in chapter competitions, including the prestigious Romance Writers of America National Golden Heart Contest. Her debut novel, No Greater Glory was a USA Today Lifeblog Recommended Read, #1 Civil War Romance at Amazon for eleven straight months and a finalist in the 2014 NTBF Book Awards.
No Greater Glory
In Cindy Nord’s No Greater Glory, another Southern plantation, Shapinsay, joins the famous Civil War plantations of Tara, and Twelve Oaks. Inhabiting this plantation is Emaline McDaniels who is joined by a Yankee colonel, Reece Cutteridge. This is a beautifully written book by Cindy Nord. It is fraught with desire and doubt! The research done by the author of the era is minutely perfect - right down to the clothing worn by the characters. The love story is fantastic!
Emaline meets the hated and feared Yankees when Col. Reece Cutteridge commandeers her magnificent plantation for his troops winter bivouac. They take over the whole plantation, including the bottom floor of the house to be used as a hospital. Knowing she cannot do anything about it, the beautiful mistress of the plantation bides her time. Soon, though, her hatred of the Yankee colonel is overshadowed by something else. What is it? Respect? Understanding? Acceptance? Another emotion more akin to love? Read Ms. Nord’s novel of the War Between the States, the Civil War or whatever nomenclature you prefer. You won’t be disappointed, I assure you.
“Colonel Reece Cutteridge spotted the woman the instant he turned onto the lane. He informed his comrades he’d handle the situation. But just how, he didn’t quite know yet. The blazing animosity reflected in her evergreen eyes indicated she wasn’t open to hospitality. The rifle in her hands underscored that fact. Of the many plantations he’d commandeered since the beginning of the war, most were deserted or housed civilians cowering within.”
Ms. Nord has a command of the language of the day, just as Colonel Cutteridge had command of his troops. She knows the history of the period. She writes an engrossing story of love between enemies, as opposed to fighting brother against brother.
Born in Arizona to a family of educators, Cindy Nord moved from the southwestern desert to southwestern Indiana during her teenage years. After the birth of her two sons, she became a stay-at-home mom. At this point, she decided to try writing an historical romance with her own special twist. The result, No Greater Glory.
I recommend this debut novel to those who love romance and historical fiction. It has both in abundance.
Ms Nord is a veteran of Civil War reenacting that started when she met her husband, Tom. She donned a corset and began a hobby that her whole family could enjoy together. From what I know about Civil War Reenactments, the research is thorough and the actual reenactment is true to the era. This, I believe, is what helps to make No Greater Glory so well written.
A member of numerous writers groups, Cindy’s work has finaled or won countless times in chapter competitions, including the prestigious Romance Writers of America National Golden Heart Contest.
Emaline meets the hated and feared Yankees when Col. Reece Cutteridge commandeers her magnificent plantation for his troops winter bivouac. They take over the whole plantation, including the bottom floor of the house to be used as a hospital. Knowing she cannot do anything about it, the beautiful mistress of the plantation bides her time. Soon, though, her hatred of the Yankee colonel is overshadowed by something else. What is it? Respect? Understanding? Acceptance? Another emotion more akin to love? Read Ms. Nord’s novel of the War Between the States, the Civil War or whatever nomenclature you prefer. You won’t be disappointed, I assure you.
“Colonel Reece Cutteridge spotted the woman the instant he turned onto the lane. He informed his comrades he’d handle the situation. But just how, he didn’t quite know yet. The blazing animosity reflected in her evergreen eyes indicated she wasn’t open to hospitality. The rifle in her hands underscored that fact. Of the many plantations he’d commandeered since the beginning of the war, most were deserted or housed civilians cowering within.”
Ms. Nord has a command of the language of the day, just as Colonel Cutteridge had command of his troops. She knows the history of the period. She writes an engrossing story of love between enemies, as opposed to fighting brother against brother.
Born in Arizona to a family of educators, Cindy Nord moved from the southwestern desert to southwestern Indiana during her teenage years. After the birth of her two sons, she became a stay-at-home mom. At this point, she decided to try writing an historical romance with her own special twist. The result, No Greater Glory.
I recommend this debut novel to those who love romance and historical fiction. It has both in abundance.
Ms Nord is a veteran of Civil War reenacting that started when she met her husband, Tom. She donned a corset and began a hobby that her whole family could enjoy together. From what I know about Civil War Reenactments, the research is thorough and the actual reenactment is true to the era. This, I believe, is what helps to make No Greater Glory so well written.
A member of numerous writers groups, Cindy’s work has finaled or won countless times in chapter competitions, including the prestigious Romance Writers of America National Golden Heart Contest.