An Extraordinary Union
by Alyssa Cole
The Loyal League
Elle Burns, a free Black woman with a perfect memory, goes undercover as an enslaved woman in a Confederate household to spy for the Union. There she meets Malcolm McCall, a Pinkerton agent posing as a rebel soldier. A tense Civil War romance.
About This Book
An Extraordinary Union is a historical romance novel by Alyssa Cole, first published in 2022 by Kensington Publishing Corporation. It is part of the The Loyal League series and runs 256 pages. Readers can expect forbidden romance, secret identity.
At a glance
- Genre
- Historical
- Trope
- Forbidden Romance
- Published
- 2022
- Length
- 256 pages
- Format
- Paperback
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Why You May Love This Book
You may love this if…
- During the American Civil War, a Black woman with a photographic memory goes undercover in a Confederate household, only to cross paths with a Union agent operating behind enemy lines.
- Readers of historical romance
- Fans of spy thrillers
- Features Forbidden Romance
- High-concept premise
The Romance
Tropes, dynamics, and the chemistry that drives this story.
Details
Type: Historical
Pairing: unknown
Power balance: unknown
How It Feels
The emotional landscape you'll move through while reading.
High tension, moderate angst.
Heat Level
Based on available metadata and editorial review.
Who Is This Book For?
Best for
Recommended audience: Adults
The Story
Spoiler-Free Synopsis
In the midst of the Civil War, Elle Burns leverages her perfect memory to serve the Union as an intelligence gatherer. Her mission leads her into the heart of a Confederate household, posing as an enslaved woman to uncover critical secrets. Her dangerous mission is complicated when she meets Malcolm McCall, a Pinkerton agent embedded in the enemy ranks, leading to a high-stakes romance amidst the chaos of war.
Central Conflict
Navigating the extreme danger of spying within a Confederate household while managing the complications of a burgeoning romance with a fellow agent.
Setting
American Civil War, Confederate household
Strengths
- High-concept premise
- Strong central conflict
Discussion Guide
Questions to deepen your reading experience or spark a book club conversation.
- 1
How does the central conflict shape the relationship between the main characters?
- 2
How does the setting influence the characters' decisions and their relationship?
- 3
Who would you most want to recommend this book to?
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How did the pacing affect your reading experience?
- 5
Which aspect of the story did you find most compelling?
How This Profile Was Created
Eikna uses book metadata and AI-assisted analysis to create structured romance profiles. Public profiles are reviewed and approved by an editor before publication.
- Editor reviewed:
- Yes
- Last reviewed:
- October 13, 2026
- Confidence:
- Moderate confidence
- Profile version:
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About the Author
Alyssa Cole
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Publication Details
- Publisher
- Kensington Publishing Corporation
- Published
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Length
- 256 pages
- Language
- English
- ISBN-13
- 9781496739124
An Extraordinary Union: quick answers
- Who wrote An Extraordinary Union?
- An Extraordinary Union was written by Alyssa Cole.
- When was An Extraordinary Union published?
- An Extraordinary Union was first published in 2022 by Kensington Publishing Corporation.
- What genre is An Extraordinary Union?
- An Extraordinary Union is a historical romance novel, with forbidden romance, secret identity.
- How many pages is An Extraordinary Union?
- An Extraordinary Union is 256 pages long (Paperback).
- Is An Extraordinary Union part of a series?
- Yes — it is part of the The Loyal League series.
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