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A German Brewmaster's adventures of leaving home, traveling to America, hitting the Oregon trail, and building his new brewery along with the additional story of the wife he was forced to leave behind made for a colorful, engaging historical romance.

I love when a writer tackles either a less popular historical era or a less written about historical setting or element. In this case, the story was split between that of the German states and it's people during the American Gold Rush and prime pioneering years. The author didn't stint on the culture and society of the times and it was fun to see Burke encounter historical American icons along the way. I first caught on when he met western outfitter, Levi Strauss.

And if that weren't enough, this was a romance trope that I enjoy- the marriage of convenience. Burke is the third son of a successful German brewmaster and has skills of his own, but he is not one of the two favored sons simply because his existence is not welcome. His father can't stand the sight of him because his birth was the cause of his mother's death. Burke is the one married off to a young girl he has never met- the daughter of a carter and below his station- and he is told that he'll be sent to America to expand the family business there. Burke makes the most of his situation both falling for and gently courting his new bride and also taking on his father's order and proving his worth on the journey across the world.

Now, Burke's new wife, Lily, is also one who has been disappointed by life. The man she thought to marry spurns her because he wants to marry up in status and he definitely doesn't want a wife as independent as Lily. Now her father agrees to a match that will advance her in status. Lily is wary, but starts to hope when Burke is much better than she ever expected. For one, he doesn't mind that she has her own ideas and he supports her business endeavors. He is gentle, kind, and protective. Now, he is on a long and perilous journey that will take months and he will have to build up a business from scratch. Meanwhile, her former love interest is sneaking into his boss's wife's bed and pretending to court the boss' daughter all while staying close to Lily and she lets him.

Burke is tested the entire journey, but he comes into his own making wise choices and wiser friendships. He longs to send for Lily and longs for her. Only, he has no idea that a snake is infiltrating his Eden and might destroy much.

Alright, this was a fantastic adventure. The writing style took some adjustment as the scenes and narration flip back and forth quickly. Once I adjusted, I had no trouble focusing. I loved going along with Burke for all of his part of the story and I loved seeing others value him. I even enjoyed seeing Lily's success back home. But... yeah, there's a but.

Lily. Bless the dingbat's heart. She is so duped by her former crush, Josh, and she stupidly lets him hurt everyone in her circle of family and friends because she won't act against him when it's in her power to stop him. She especially lets him really go after Burke. She doesn't grow and learn or feel responsible for her part in things Josh did. It was disappointing because she starts out as this fiery woman who starts her own business, makes a success, and cares for her father along with Burke's remaining family, but then she just fizzles out into a ninnie who sabotages her own marriage and the lives of those around her for the sake of a villain. The author gives some insight later in the story into why this is and it makes some sense, but it doesn't change my opinion.

All in all, I enjoyed the author's immigration tale and adventure along the Oregon Trail and also Lily's own adventures. I thought she wrote colorful, entertaining scenes and characters. Historical fiction and historical romance fans who want something out of the upper class drawing and ballrooms should give this a try.

I received this book free.


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Grog Wars Anne SweazyKulju 9781633065307 Books Reviews

She has a way of putting you right there in the action. This book was a fun read, quick with lots of twists and turns. It is my favorite so far.
The author brings warmth to her characters, and you find yourself loving them, hating them, pitying them, celebrating with them and fearing for them. Thrilling and exciting throughout and I for one, can't wait for the sequel!
GROG WARS is a change-of-life story of a shy German brewer-turned-"Trail"-hero, who brings his family--and real beer, to Portland in 1851.

A self made German brewer endures the trans-Atlantic "coffin ship," braves the savage-infested Oregon Trail and is shanghaied to the Orient. He becomes wealthy, but he would gladly give it all for the love of his woman--while a lesser man would take it all and rid of the woman. Let the battles begin!
This review was first published at M's Bookshelf - http//mssbookshelf.blogspot.com

It had been a while since I last read an historical novel, and I couldn't be happier to break that 'pause' with Grog Wars. From the moment you meet the main characters, you can't help yourself but continue reading to see what will happen to them. Although at times you could smack them for being too naive and good-natured (Lilly!!), you stick with them until the end and even when you put down your book for a moment, you'll still catch yourself worrying about their well being. No other solution but to keep reading then!
Anne Sweazy-Kulju also managed to write one of thé most aggravating, annoying, horrible villains I ever came across in literary fiction. It is rare to feel such hatred towards a fictional character, but oh boy did I HATE Josh Strange.
Anne has clearly put an enormous amount of research in this book, which causes for an authenticity that will leave you with goosebumps. Maybe there is, at times, a bit too much information and detail cramped into this one novel. There were a few moments that, to me, didn't add to the story line or moments where a new story line was introduced so fast I needed a few extra pages to catch on. So maybe some "information overload" at times, but the amount of detail sure makes for an incredible read. I definitely learned a lot about the "feel" of the period - the good and mostly the bad.
Grog Wars is an incredibly detailed and thrilling historical novel with a lot of surprising twists.
A German Brewmaster's adventures of leaving home, traveling to America, hitting the Oregon trail, and building his new brewery along with the additional story of the wife he was forced to leave behind made for a colorful, engaging historical romance.

I love when a writer tackles either a less popular historical era or a less written about historical setting or element. In this case, the story was split between that of the German states and it's people during the American Gold Rush and prime pioneering years. The author didn't stint on the culture and society of the times and it was fun to see Burke encounter historical American icons along the way. I first caught on when he met western outfitter, Levi Strauss.

And if that weren't enough, this was a romance trope that I enjoy- the marriage of convenience. Burke is the third son of a successful German brewmaster and has skills of his own, but he is not one of the two favored sons simply because his existence is not welcome. His father can't stand the sight of him because his birth was the cause of his mother's death. Burke is the one married off to a young girl he has never met- the daughter of a carter and below his station- and he is told that he'll be sent to America to expand the family business there. Burke makes the most of his situation both falling for and gently courting his new bride and also taking on his father's order and proving his worth on the journey across the world.

Now, Burke's new wife, Lily, is also one who has been disappointed by life. The man she thought to marry spurns her because he wants to marry up in status and he definitely doesn't want a wife as independent as Lily. Now her father agrees to a match that will advance her in status. Lily is wary, but starts to hope when Burke is much better than she ever expected. For one, he doesn't mind that she has her own ideas and he supports her business endeavors. He is gentle, kind, and protective. Now, he is on a long and perilous journey that will take months and he will have to build up a business from scratch. Meanwhile, her former love interest is sneaking into his boss's wife's bed and pretending to court the boss' daughter all while staying close to Lily and she lets him.

Burke is tested the entire journey, but he comes into his own making wise choices and wiser friendships. He longs to send for Lily and longs for her. Only, he has no idea that a snake is infiltrating his Eden and might destroy much.

Alright, this was a fantastic adventure. The writing style took some adjustment as the scenes and narration flip back and forth quickly. Once I adjusted, I had no trouble focusing. I loved going along with Burke for all of his part of the story and I loved seeing others value him. I even enjoyed seeing Lily's success back home. But... yeah, there's a but.

Lily. Bless the dingbat's heart. She is so duped by her former crush, Josh, and she stupidly lets him hurt everyone in her circle of family and friends because she won't act against him when it's in her power to stop him. She especially lets him really go after Burke. She doesn't grow and learn or feel responsible for her part in things Josh did. It was disappointing because she starts out as this fiery woman who starts her own business, makes a success, and cares for her father along with Burke's remaining family, but then she just fizzles out into a ninnie who sabotages her own marriage and the lives of those around her for the sake of a villain. The author gives some insight later in the story into why this is and it makes some sense, but it doesn't change my opinion.

All in all, I enjoyed the author's immigration tale and adventure along the Oregon Trail and also Lily's own adventures. I thought she wrote colorful, entertaining scenes and characters. Historical fiction and historical romance fans who want something out of the upper class drawing and ballrooms should give this a try.

I received this book free.