About the Book
Book: Scars of the Revolution
Author: Megan Soja
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: January 6, 2026
Some scars are born from duty, others from rebellion—theirs were carved by both.
Libby Caldwell has been in love with Isaac Harrison for years, ever since her late father befriended him. While her head knows there is no hope of sharing her life with a British soldier, her heart is much more difficult to convince, especially now that he is quartering in her home. With Boston under siege and battle looming, each day together forces her to recognize how deep her feelings truly are…and how forbidden.
Bound by duty to both his family and country, Isaac is determined to serve honorably in the King’s army, despite never wishing to be a soldier. But quartering with the widow and daughter of his old friend places another obligation on his shoulders—that of their well-being. The more time he spends with Miss Caldwell, the more that duty begins to feel like something personal, something he cannot allow.
As the siege of Boston tightens, Libby finds herself drawn into a dangerous game of espionage that could save the Patriot cause—and destroy any chance of a future with the man she’s growing to love.
Will betrayal and war keep their two worlds forever apart? Or will they look to the One whose love knows no bounds to bring them healing and a future?
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About the Author
Megan Soja is a multi-award-winning author who writes stories with strong faith, rich history, and sweet romance. She lives in western NY with her husband and two daughters and loves having adventures, both big and small, with her family. When she’s not writing, she enjoys reading, hiking, canoeing and kayaking, and playing French Horn.
More from Megan
One of the things I love about reading and writing Christian fiction, is being able to see God’s truth woven into the story. Even though the characters and their experiences are fictional, the truth of who God is and how He loves us is very real.
In Scars of the Revolution, my heroine, Libby Caldwell, wrestles with understanding God’s goodness in the face of loss and hardship. Libby is grieving the death of her beloved father, while also facing the siege of her hometown and the worsening fight between the Patriot colonists and the British Army stationed in Boston. Her growing love for one of the British officers further complicates matters, and makes it hard for her to discern what God is doing in her life.
Her questions and struggles reflect much of my own faith journey. When my husband and I lost our first baby just after birth, I spent months trying to reconcile what I thought I knew of God with the tragic loss we had experienced. I wasn’t angry at God, but I was utterly confused as to how to understand His goodness in the midst of something that felt anything but good.
It wasn’t easy, but when I look back now, I see how God led me through my grief into a deeper understand of His character and a stronger reliance upon Him. I can truthfully say, as Libby’s mother does in Scars of the Revolution, that it was “in the hardest times, when God has seemed utterly incomprehensible, that my faith has grown the most.”
If you have ever walked through a painful experience that made you struggle to understand God’s purpose or even doubt His love, I hope that Libby’s journey will inspire your own faith. Or maybe your experience is more like that of my hero, Isaac Harrison, whose life has revolved around duty for so long, that it is hard for him to comprehend a God who freely gives His love and forgiveness, even when we don’t deserve or cannot earn it. I won’t give any spoilers as to how Isaac’s understanding grows and changes, but I hope you’ll be encouraged when you read it.
Libby and Isaac’s story is one of love against all odds, set against the backdrop of the Battle of Bunker Hill and a complex web of espionage. But it is also a story of faith in the God who is able to turn our scars into something beautiful. I pray you will find that truth in the pages of Scars of the Revolution.
MY THOUGHTS
Scars of the Revolution is written by Megan Soja. This is book 3 in the Harbor of Spies series. I have not read the rest of the series and had no issues following along. One of the things I really appreciated by this author is how authentic the time setting was. The author has done a great job and transporting readers back in time.
In this book, we meet Libby Caldwell. She and her mom have stayed behind in Boston when so many others have fled. She has got strong patriot sympathetic views. However, she has a British lieutenant staying with them who she’s been harboring a crush on for many years. This British lieutenant, is Isaac Harrison. He is a friend of Libby‘s dad and has been staying with them for a while. He tends to keep to himself because he knows they have opposite political views.
Well, they may see different politically. Isaac is nothing but caring and compassionate to Libby and her mother.neighbors of the Caldwell’s start to become suspicious of the camaraderie between Libby, her mother and Isaac.
Both characters confront their past wounds — grief, duty, fear, and faith. Their emotional “scars” become the foundation of their connection. This book is extremely well written, as stated above the author has done a wonderful job and transporting readers back to a time where Boston was occupied with British loyalist. The characters are well developed. The storyline is engaging. I hope to read more from this author.
Thank you to the author, publisher, and Celebrate Lit for allowing me to read a copy of this book. All talk on my own.
Blog Stops
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Texas Book-aholic, January 21
Betti Mace, January 22
Holly’s Book Corner, January 22
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, January 23
Connie’s History Classroom , January 24
Books You Can Feel Good About, January 25
Locks, Hooks and Books, January 26
Leslie’s Library Escape, January 27
The Bookish Pilgrim, January 27
Simple Harvest Reads, January 28 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Cover Lover Book Review, January 29
Pause for Tales, January 30
Blossoms and Blessings, January 30
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Megan is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon Gift Card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/nSWnS/scars-of-the-revolution-celebration-tour-giveaway
As WWII expands across Europe, members of the Circle of Hope are drawn deeper into the struggle to survive in the face of overwhelming adversity.
Cindy Kay Stewart, a retired high school social studies and special education teacher, writes stories of hope, steeped in love, and anchored in faith. Passionate about revealing God’s handiwork in history, Cindy loves to research until she uncovers hidden gems to share with her readers. She resides in North Georgia with her college sweetheart. Her daughter, son-in-law, and four adorable grandchildren live nearby.