Honor and conviction clash with loyalty and love in this poignant Civil War novel that pits brother against brother. Readers will discover the fine line between friends and enemies when a Confederate officer finds out that the woman he promised his dying brother he would defend, is the spy he swore to his men he would destroy.

The Shades of Gray Civil War Serial Trilogy consists of three books: Duty Bound, Honor Bound, and Glory Bound.

Note: This book was previously published as Shades of Gray, and later re-released as Noble Cause with a happily-ever-after ending. It has been revised, expanded and enhanced for this release.

Duty Bound: Takes readers across the rolling hills of Virginia in a page-turning tale of action and adventure as a Union spy spars with a renowned Confederate cavalry commander. This epic Southern fiction novel chronicles the journeys of these two tenacious foes as their lives cross by the fates of war and their destinies become entwined forever. Called the "greatest love story ever told" when it was first released in 2008, Shades of Gray has been expanded and improved in this new three-book series that has dozens of new chapters and introduces new characters.

What they said about Shades of Gray:

"It is a book that I think could have the impact of a 'Gone With the Wind." – J. Noyalas, Assistant Professor of History

"The best Civil War fiction book since Cold Mountain." – J. Bibb, SCV, Trimble Camp 1836

"A classic love story as much as it is a war story." – Civil War Book Review

"Andrea and Alex will surely take the place in my heart of Rhett and Scarlett as the perfect Civil War fictional love story!" – A. Deyarmin, Reviewer

"I am reluctant to admit I enjoyed it (Shades of Gray) more than Gone With the Wind! This book takes you through so many emotions!" – Reviewer

"Not since reading Gone With the Wind have I enjoyed a book so much as Jessica James's Shades of Gray! I could not put it down, from start to finish!" - S. Winch

"This is what epic stores are made of. I will not get rid of this one. It is a keeper that I will read time and time again." – T. Weatherby

"I'm a civil war historian with roots deep in the southern states and I couldn't put this book down. I'm not usually into books with a romantic element, but Shades of Gray really is that good!" – B. Webb

Shades of Gray, first published in 2008, was later published as Noble Cause, with a new happily-ever-after ending. Destined for an honored place among the classics of the American Civil War, the Shades of Gray Trilogy is a book to read, and keep, and remember forever.

This novel is written for the General Market: Contains little or no; sexual dialogue or situations or strong language. May also contain some content of an inspirational/religious nature. Similar romance novels in this genre may be categorized as: Christian romance, inspirational romance, Christian fiction, and clean, wholesome romance.