Draw Me to Your Side
Book Four of Revolutionary Faith
Time: 1776
Setting: Charles Town, South Carolina
Re-released January 28, 2026
The cost of independence grows steeper with each passing day…
Charles Town, South Carolina 1776—With the British warships threatening his family and livelihood, Louis Lestarjette commits to aid the Patriots with secret correspondence. Although not truly convinced that the colonies can succeed in separation from Britain, he abides by his word, providing funds, time, and if necessary, even his life.
Yet Louis’ volatile position leaves Elizabeth with uncertainty about their family’s future. The domestic world around her faces an ever-encroaching danger of secret missions and alliances, traitorous acts and bloodshed, as warships in the harbor explode amid battle cries for freedom in the hearts of Charles Town’s Patriots. Louis and Elizabeth must stand in their faith, drawing closer to God, or lose heart altogether as their prayers whisper against the coming destruction and what they hope will bring peace.
Draw Me to Your Side is the fourth book in the Revolutionary Faith series that follows Louis and Elizabeth as they navigate love, family, and faith during the Revolutionary War.
Draw Me to Your Side Quotes
“The image of a coiled, ferocious rattlesnake fought its way behind eyelids seemingly glued together. ”
“It’s not something we can drape across the mantel.”
“But don’t be surprised if this poisonous viper is flown outside the Exchange Building and some businesses.”
“I try not to imagine anyone else attempting to embrace you. If so, she’d have a war of another kind on her hands.”
“I’d rather confront the reality than live behind an ornamental curtain.”
“The answers to why and how we arrived at this point.”
“She flipped the book closed. Ha! All this fictional family has to worry about is finding husbands for the two daughters. If only that were the extent of my concerns.”
“The words begged to be whispered and slow, then shouted and rapid.”
“Common Sense by Thomas Paine. “What’s this?”
“After reading Common Sense, she questioned whether any side had any sense at all.”
“Goodbye, George.” She raised her hand to her lips and motioned a kiss to his retreating back. Gone, a stranger again. And an enemy. ”
“Nature couldn’t stop her course just because the outside world planned ways to prevent harmony.”
“Our new nation requires this sacrifice.”
“He said three faint words that make no sense to me: Library. Key. Kate.”
“Did they really need him overseas? Say “no,” Louis. No!”
“Those ships out there are not going to remain inert forever. We must be ready!”
Research for Draw Me to Your Side:
For Draw Me to Your Side, I spent another week in Charleston researching the war efforts. This involved a tour of Fort Moultrie, the Exchange Building, and the beaches. I found more maps and documentation about Louis Lestarjette’s contribution to the war. As more and more documents surfaced, the more I understood why the war bankrupted him and many other prominent business men. They gave everything from their businesses to help the new country succeed.
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