Crimson Tobacco Brides

Sarah
I tried to escape my past, but the shadows of my sins follow me even to the New World.
Jamestown is supposed to be a fresh start, but the moment we stepped off that boat, I know it won't be.
Creatures like us never get a fresh start.
My sister, Elizabeth, is a storm of blood and fire-reckless, dangerous, and far too beautiful for her own good. From the moment we arrive, she has her eyes on a wealthy plantation owner-the most handsome man in town.
Until he chooses me.
And now I'm terrified. Because he can never know the truth. If he ever finds out, we could all be destroyed.
But he'll be expecting a child, an heir, something I can never give him. How long can I keep up the charade?
And what of Elizabeth's jealous nature? Will she be our undoing?
In the shadows of Jamestown, dark forces stir, and soon Rafe will see me for what I truly am. Will he still love me-or will he see the monster I've tried so desperately to hide?
Rafe
Sarah is everything I never expected-intense, beautiful, and with a depth that pulls me in like nothing I've ever felt before. But there's a darkness in her eyes that tells me she's keeping something from me, something important.
I don't know if it's fear or shame, but I know there's more to her than what she's shown me. And as much as I want to believe in what we have, the weight of her lies could break everything we've built.
I'm no stranger to secrets. My own could destroy us both. But when the truth comes out, can we survive it? Or will the darkness swallow us whole?

ID Johnson wears many hats: mother, wife, editor, tutu maker, and writer, to name a few. Some of her favorite people are the two little girls who often implore that she "watch me!" in the middle of forming finely crafted sentences, that guy who dozes off well before she closes her laptop, and those furry critters at the foot of the bed at night. If she could do anything in the world, she would live in Cinderella's castle and write love stories all day while sipping Dr. Pepper and eating calorie-less Hershey's kisses. For now, she'll stick to her Dallas-area home and spending her days with the characters she's grown to love.
After 16 years in education, Johnson has embarked on a new career, one as a full-time writer. This will allow her to write at least one book per month, which means many of your favorite character will have new tales to tell in the upcoming months. Look for two spin-off series of The Clandestine Saga, one staring Cassidy Findley and another involving backstories for your favorite characters. Johnson will also produce several new historical romance novels and a new sweet contemporary Christian romance series as well.