Catch The Red Ribbon (True Colors) Compiled By Pepper D. Basham Depicted In E-Text

think most of the books in this true crime fiction series are good, This one was really good! I loved the story of the main character and her best friend who she has always been in love with but comes to realize it through different crises that happen.
I liked the action of the story and that it kept up the whole time and I really wasnt sure what would happen till the very end, Thank you to Netgalley for letting me read this advanced copy, With Red Ribbons, Pepper Basham offers readers a gift of strong characters, vivid setting, and a plot that will engage, Step back to the turn of the century in Appalachia, when feuds were real and longstanding, Work with the heroine to breach the divide between the factions while trying to stay alive and wrestle with her past, Reach for the future with herand learn with her that kissing can be might fun, This book is filled with heart, hope, and history, Highly recommended to readers who love their historical romance with a layer of suspense, No one does Appalachian fiction better than Pepper Basham,

You are truly transported into another time and place when you step into the world created in The Red Ribbon, Told around a fascinating piece of American history in the Blue Ridge Mountains, you will be swept away in the riptide of jealousy, misunderstanding and confusion surrounding the "Courthouse Massacre"and one mischievous kiss at a corn shuckin'.


Jeremiah and Ava are charming characters, created for the purpose of this story and surrounded by a host of historical figures who bring this piece of history to life.
From the romance, to the twist of suspense, to the setting, to the dialogue, to the historical information one gleans while reading all woven together to create a riveting story.
I thoroughly enjoyed this book and all it offered! Along with the loveliest friends to sweethearts story I've read in some time, Pepper Basham brings to life the people, the place, and the events surrounding ashootout known as, among other names, the Courthouse Tragedy.


Everyone knows that Jeremiah Sutphin has been sparking Ava Burcham for years, but it takes a fateful corn shucking for Ava to see, And while a red ear of corn leads to their first delightful kiss, another sparks mischief and ignites a simmering clan rivalry with far reaching consequences in The Red Ribbon.


Blockade whiskey, long simmering tensions, and family legacies permeate this story set in an Appalachian mountain community, Author Pepper Basham has created a seamless melding of fiction and history, creating characters and a storyline that are at once endearing and compelling, Highly recommended for fans of fiction involving true

crime from American history and Romantic Suspense,

This review refers to a temporary digital galley that I voluntarily read via NetGalley, courtesy of the publisher, A positive review was not required and all opinions expressed are my own,.stars
Basham masterfully weaves a fictional tale within the framework of a true crime mystery to create a gripping tale that is difficult to put down,
At first, I didn't really like Ava's headstrong ways, which seemed reckless to me, Yet Jeremiah's steady presence and the guidance of her Granny Burcham help to keep her centered, The romance in the story is endearing and totally natural and believable, I rooted for the couple throughout and many of their interactions made me smile and laugh out loud, which helped to temper the more intense moments,
As with other books I've read by this author, she skillfully incorporates a faith message that is meaningful, yet not at all preachy, The action is nonstop and although there is a large cast of characters, a handy chart at the beginning and the way the writer makes their personalities unique helps the reader to keep everyone and everything straight.

Make sure to read the author's note at the end to see which parts are fact and which are fiction, Not that it matters as you read, but afterward it is fascinating to know,

I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book provided by the author, All opinions are my own, Fantastic, stay up late to finish, engaging read! Fear dont speak truth, never has, Youd be wise not to heed it,

This is the first story Ive read from the True Crime series and I was completely blown away, This book was filled with all the things I love, The heroine, Ava, is feisty and driven but softhearted, Thats such a hard balance to accomplish, but this author made us hope for Avas dreams to come true and for her to see the love right before her.
The hero, Jeremiah, is all the sighs, His protectiveness for Avawhile still giving her the space she needsis so endearing, The crime itself was wonderfully portrayed, I was so fascinated by the real portions of the story I totally googled the Allen crew and read several accounts of what happened, What I loved so much about this story is all the meaningful truths tucked into the pages, This author is a genius at inserting these bits of wisdom, I seriously just pause and think on her words for a few minutes before continuing the story, Reading a Pepper Basham is a beautiful experience,

I received a copy through NetGalley, All opinions are my own,
RTC I've really enjoyed this True Colors series which are accounts of true crimes around the country, usually told from the perspective of fictional people and most of which I'd not heard of prior to the reading of the book.
This one was no different, This book covers the Courthouse Massacre that took place in Carroll County, Virginia in, The event is set up through the tale of fictional characters Ava Burcham and Jeremiah Sutphin, whose friendstomore story is sweet and romantic, Ms. Basham really sets the stage with the historical details and the beautiful backdrop of the Appalachian mountains, I enjoyed the setting and timeframe and getting to know the characters both the real ones and the fictional ones, This book had something for everyone, A sweet romance, likable characters, small town drama, mysterious happenings and a serious shootout! Tensions run high amidst the mountainfolk and family feuds begin over a misplaced kiss at a "corn shuckin'".
Things aren't always as they seem though, and there is a more sinister thread underlying all of the happenings of Fancy Gap and Hillsville, When things go sideways, Ava and Jeremiah find themselves in the midst of all of the action, I enjoyed reading their tale as much as the historical details of the events, I appreciated that the author put in the note at the end which characters were fictional and which ones were real and what the fates were of the reallife characters.
It made it that much more interesting, I would strongly recommend this one to fans of historical romance, true crime stories and even historical mysteries, Special thanks to the publisher and NetGalley for an advance ecopy of this book, I was under no obligation to write a review and the thoughts contained herein are my own, I have really enjoyed this True Colors series and the History woven in with fictional characters, Ms. Basham does a great job of bringing life to the darker side of history and giving us hope in that darkness at the same time, I really loved Granny Burcham and Granddaddy Sutphin sayings at the heading of each chapter, One of my favorites, “ Its the woman that drives you crazy the most you cant live without, Or at least, thats what Ive figured, ” Granddaddy Sutphin. Ava and Jeremiah are wonderful characters, You will be turning pages quickly to find out there outcome, I would say this is a complete package wrapped up in a Red Ribbon, offering you light in the darkness and hope in the bleakest of times,
I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit, The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required, Lovers of historical romance will devour this novel, Pepper Basham has a gift with transporting her readers to the past, and The Red Ribbon is another knockout, The setting, characters, and faith elements were incredibly moving, Add in the fact that this was based on true crimes, and the intrigue level is undeniable, Jeremiah and Ava are characters youll be rooting for the entire time,
'I've outrun a lot of things in my time, but I've never been able to outrun a guilty conscience, an achin' heart and the judgment of God, ' Grandaddy Sutphin

I am totally enjoying this series of books by Barbour Publishing, True Colors, All feature actual crimes but fictionalize them in some way, I look forward to each one, Pepper Basham does this one proud, I was so captivated, I did my own research into the Courthouse Massacre, And her addition to the story is so wonderful! I loved Jeremiah and Ava's story, I recommend not only this author, but this series,

My thanks to Barbour Publishing for a copy of this book via Net Galley, The opinion here is my own, .