Hold the Line

About the Book

“To Arms! To Arms! The British are coming!” It is 1777, and the English invade South Carolina with fated Lt. Gen. Charles Earl Cornwallis and a young lieutenant colonel in the British Legion, Banastre Tarleton, whose exploits as a cavalryman in the South Carolina campaign would become the counter-legend to the famous Francis Marion. It was Tarleton who cleverly dubbed Marion as “the Swamp Fox.” Passionately romantic but wholesome, Hold the Line is fiction that rings with truth, full of believable characters and adventures set against the backdrop of an exciting chapter in real American history. Sashsa, Colton, Ziva, Drake, and even George Washington himself show up in the pages of this series, keenly developed by a brilliant writer into living, breathing, three-dimensional people with whom we can all relate. This book makes you long for times of old, for deeper relationships, and fosters a greater appreciation for our country and our faith. Not all books can stir such emotion, but the writings of Joyce Case certainly do. The hard work and passion of the author herself is seen in her headstrong heroine and the entire cast of this story that is difficult to put down. As hordes of English intruders sweep the colonies, Ziva Isabella Dupris Gray fights relentlessly to keep her own independence from Scottish Captain Drake Cameron, the man who stirs her very soul. Will her consuming passion for him make her surrender her precious identity and join him to pursue the ultimate independence of the colonies? In this sensational tale of passion and an undeniable love, Sashsa Nicole Lorraine Dupris Gray and Colonel Colton Tyler Gray continue their fight for independence alongside the Commander-in-Chief General George Washington. Danger lurks behind every shadow as the secret patriots of the spy ring provide vital correspondence to the Spymaster. Victory rings out, and freedom is had, giving birth to a new nation. The saga lives on to more exciting adventures with a new heroine to make her debut.

About the Author

After many exciting careers, Joyce decided to pursue her childhood dream of writing a novel. Runaway, a historical romance, was Joyce’s first attempt to realize this dream; Stay the Course ignites the romantic saga. The tale of passion explodes with Strength and Honor. Her newest work, Hold the Line, exceeds its predecessors, delighting readers with even more romance and adventure woven creatively into the panorama of our nation's birth. Be transported to another era, a time of heroes and deep-running passion. You will find yourself longing for times of old, heart-pounding adventure, and remarkable relationships, with a greater appreciation for our country and our faith. Not all books can stir such emotion, but, the writings of Joyce Case certainly do. The hard work and passion of the author herself is evident in her headstrong heroine and the entire cast of the story she so brilliantly tells. Joyce lives with her husband of fifty years and finds her greatest enjoyment in spending time with their two daughters and five grandsons, counting her blessings daily. Her background in music, athletics, and sales/marketing have provided Joyce with a wonderful and exciting life, full of many interesting experiences and opportunities. Along the way, she’s met a host of interesting and fascinating people, many of whom have served as inspiration for the characters within the stories she pens. Join Joyce on her story of a bold, daring, tenacious heroine during a tumultuous era of the pursuit of colonial independence!