B is for Bonnet

I can not even imagine how difficult it would be to become Amish.  All that you know- gone.  The things you take advantage of- gone.  

But there is so much more to gain. Jonny had much to learn. Treva had much to give.

This is the second book in this series by Shelley Shepard Gray. I read the first- A is for Amish.  I have enjoyed both books. And I do look forward to the next.

New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Shelley Shepard Gray writes Amish and Inspirational romances for Simon & Schuster, and Kensington, Harlequin, and contemporary women’s fiction for Blackstone Publishing. With over a million books in print, and translated into more than a dozen languages, her novels have been Holt Medallion winners and Inspirational Readers Choice and Carol finalists. 

Shelley has been featured in the Philadelphia Enquirer, Washington Post, Time Magazine, and USA Today. She has also been interviewed on NPR as well as numerous regional radio stations. Publishers Weekly calls her Walnut Creek series “A slow-burning, enjoyable romance… Embedded in this quaint story is a poignant message about the importance of community, compassion, and doing what’s right rather than what’s easy.” 

Shelley has hosted several well-attended ‘Girlfriend Getaways’ for Amish reading fans. Her most recent Girlfriend Getaway, hosted with bestselling novelists Amy Clipston and Suzanne Woods Fisher in Sugarcreek, Ohio, was filmed by BuzzFeed and highlighted on NetFlix’s Follow This episode on the popularity of Amish fiction.

Before writing romances, Shelley lived in Texas and Colorado, where she taught school and earned her bachelor’s degree in English literature and later obtained her master’s degree in educational administration. She now lives in southern Colorado near her grown children, walks her dachshunds, bakes too much, and writes full time. 

The Foyles Bookshop Girls' Promise

You can't marry him!  No, don't do it.  Right from the beginning I was heavily engrossed in the lives of Rosie, her friends and family.

Rosie had quite a lot on her plate. She did all that she could for her community.  She really loved working with her childhood friend, Sam. She enjoyed her volunteer work. While giving her time and attention to others, she soon realized what her future may look like.

She experienced drama and needed answers before she could find happiness.

A great story of the sacrifices families made during WWII.  I read this quickly. I couldn't put it down. I hope that there will be another book.  I have to know more about the residents.

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The Foyles Bookshop Girls' Promise

London, 1918: war rages on, but the girls of London’s Foyles bookshop always have a place to feel safe.

Rosie Burrows loves being part of the Foyles team, and outwardly, she’s a happy young woman, engaged to the love of her life. But inside, Rosie faces a horrible dilemma. When Alfie enlisted, she promised to wait for him to return from France. And she has waited, quietly preparing for him to come home so they can marry. But for years her letters to him have gone unanswered, and now she doesn’t know where she stands.

To keep occupied, Rosie starts volunteering at the local school. She loves reading to the children, and takes solace in her growing friendship with the kind and gentle class teacher. But Rosie knows she can’t allow herself to develop feelings for Sam – she gave her word.

But why hasn’t Alfie answered her letters? Has he changed his mind about her? And how long should she wait for a man who may never come back?

Purchase Link - https://mybook.to/BookshopGirlsPromise

Author Bio – 

Elaine Roberts is the bestselling author of historical sagas set in London during the First World War. Previously published by Aria, she is bringing her successful Foyles Girls titles to Boldwood who will publish the fourth in this series in September 2023.

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Pretending to be the Mountain Man's Wife

Brothers of Sapphire Ranch is a series I have enjoyed.  I believe this is the 9th book.  I have read everyone.  I wouldn't have missed any.  I know that I am in for a treat. Every story has been entertaining without profanity and x -rated story lines. I really appreciate that.

Gil Coulter is searching for his brother.  During this search, he meets Jess McPharland.  She is searching for freedom from her father and the men who run the mining operation. 

This is an action packed story. Gil and Jess find themselves battling the evils amongst them while finding love and acceptance.

I could not put this book down.  I loved the story.  I have become fond of the Coulter Family.   

I received this book from Celebrate Lit to review. 

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About the Book

Book: Pretending to be the Mountain Man’s Wife (Brothers of Sapphire Ranch Book 6)

Author: Misty M. Beller

Genre:Christian Historical Romance

Release date: November 19, 2024

In the wild mountains of the Montana Territory, the Coulter ranch is a place of family, second chances…and a hidden fortune.

Determined to find his missing brother and catch the elusive mastermind behind the theft of his family’s precious sapphires, Gil Coulter embarks on a solo mission to the remote town where the criminal is rumored to reside. As Gil scours the surrounding wilderness for the thief’s hidden lair, he crosses paths with a captivating young woman who harbors secrets of her own.

Jess McPharland has spent her life hidden in the mountains, doing her best to stay separate from her family’s business. Yet the secret she’s just discovered will change her life forever. She offers a silent prayer, pleading for a man to help her conceal the truth she’s only just discovered. As if in answer, Gil Coulter rides through the trees, seeking the very criminal Jess calls Father. Now she must find a way to ask this stranger for the ultimate favor—to pose as her husband and shield her from the consequences of a change she won’t be able to hide much longer.

As Gil and Jess navigate the treacherous landscape and the greater danger from her father and his cronies, they find themselves caught in a web of danger, deception, and unexpected attraction. With each passing moment, the stakes grow higher, and the line between pretense and truth blurs. Will the love growing between them be enough to protect Jess’s secret and lead them to the justice Gil seeks, or will the truth shatter everything they’ve risked their lives to build?

From a USA Today bestselling author comes a mountain saga filled with high-stakes adventure, a pretend marriage, a secret baby, and love that heals wounded hearts.

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About the Author

Misty M. Beller is a USA Today bestselling author with over 1 million books old. She writes romantic mountain stories, set on the 1800s frontier and woven with the truth of God’s love.

Raised on a farm and surrounded by family, Misty developed her love for horses, history, and adventure. These days, her husband and children provide fresh adventure every day, keeping her both grounded and crazy.

Misty’s passion is to create inspiring Christian fiction infused with the grandeur of the mountains, writing historical romance that displays God’s abundant love through the twists and turns in the lives of her characters.

Sharing her stories with readers is a dream come true for Misty. She writes from her country home in South Carolina and escapes to the mountains any chance she gets.

More from Misty

In Pretending to be the Mountain Man’s Wife, the heroine and her father live in a cave which is part of an intricate catacomb hidden inside Montana mountain.

I LOVED researching cave systems, especially those in Montana, and I was amazed at how many extensive tunnels and caverns have been discovered!

One of the most well-known is Lewis and Clark Caverns State Park, located between Butte and Bozeman. This spectacular limestone cave system features a series of caverns adorned with incredible rock formations. These days, visitors can take guided tours to marvel at the intricate stalactites, stalagmites, columns, and helictites that have formed over thousands of years. The cave is also home to several species of bats.

Another notable cave system is the Bighorn Caverns, situated in the Pryor Mountains south of Billings. This complex network of caves extends for over 14 miles, making it one of the most significant cave systems in the state. Experienced cavers can explore winding passages, underground streams, and vast chambers with unique mineral formations.

The Bighorn Caverns are very similar to how I imagine the cave system was that Jess lived in. As amazing as the tunnels are to explore, I’m not sure I’d want to live in such darkness. What about you?

I pray you enjoy Gil and Jess’s story in Pretending to be the Mountain Man’s Wife! J

Blessings!

Misty

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Lighthouse Academy Blog, November 25 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

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Locks, Hooks and Books, November 27

For Him and My Family, November 27

Devoted To Hope, November 28

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 29

Jeanette’s Thoughts, November 29

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 30

Book Looks by Lisa, December 1

Holly’s Book Corner, December 1

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Library Lady’s Kid Lit, December 3

Cover Lover Book Review, December 3

Books You Can Feel Good About, December 4

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Shadow

Trust finds herself once again in deep trouble.  How can she stay out of jail but save her sister and the charity she works so hard for?

You never know what is going to happen next.  Trust must trust others to survive.

She is a little difficult to warm up to but in this book she shows more vulnerability. I can understand why Trust hardened and put up a wall. But how long can she do this? Jack is making it more and more difficult.

An interesting story. A lot of action. 

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Samantha Price is a USA Today bestselling and Kindle All-Star author of Amish fiction. She is best known for the Amish Bonnet Sisters series and the Ettie Smith Amish Mysteries series. When not writing, she loves having fun with her seven grandchildren, her dog, and her rescue cat who thinks he's a dog.
 

Seeking Simon

 

Dottie had no hope for a happily ever after.  Her brother took off. Her father was sick.  Her childhood friend was gone- killed in the war.  But everything changed when Simon showed up at her door.

GOD knows what he is doing. He knew Dottie's dream. He had a plan.

Simon wasn't looking for marriage or even a future in Georgia.  But then he met Dottie. His life changed at that moment.

There were some disturbing parts. It was based in the Civil War times. Much was lost. Men treating others cruelly because they have a different opinion. Sound familiar?

I finished this book quite quickly.  I was "Seeking" a happy ending for Simon and Dottie. 

Thank you Susan Sloan for giving me the opportunity to read this wonderful book. 

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Bride Ships: New Voyages Books 3 and 4

by bestselling, award-winning author

Jody Hedlund and Patti Stockdale

 

 

His Perfect Bride by Jody Hedlund

Title: His Perfect Bride

Subtitle: A Bride Ships Novel

Series: Bride Ships: New Voyages, Book 3

Author: Jody Hedlund

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Pre-order sale price: $3.99 (ebook)

Retail price after release: $4.99 (ebook)

Release date: February 18, 2025

Available in ebook and print

SYNOPSIS

Sage Rhodes is eager to escape Manchester, England, and leave behind the pain of a broken engagement. When she’s offered the job as a lady’s maid to Augusta Lennox, who is traveling to Vancouver Island to visit her brother, Sage happily accepts the position.

Not so long ago, brilliant engineer Jackson Lennox faced a terrible tragedy during the building of 

a suspension bridge in the Fraser River Valley and becomes a recluse in his fine home in Victoria. 

When his sister and her beautiful lady’s maid arrive on his doorstep, he’s reluctant to welcome 

the visitors.

Organized and efficient, Sage starts to bring order not only to Jackson’s home but also to his life. 

Even though at first they clash, the attraction between the beauty and the beast is undeniable. 

Still, they do their best to ignore it. But when Augusta goes missing and they’re thrust into a 

dangerous adventure together, circumstances require them to pretend they’re married. Will the 

charade—and their forced proximity—change their hearts…or ruin them both forever?

• Broken past engagement

• Beauty and the Beast

• Different social classes

• Reclusive hero

• Opposites attract

• Fake relationship/marriage

• Forced proximity

His Unforgettable Bride by Patti Stockdale and Jody 

Hedlund

Title: His Unforgettable Bride

Subtitle: A Bride Ships Novel

Series: Bride Ships: New Voyages, Book 4

SYNOPSIS

A pickpocket turned lady and a prince with a forgotten past find love in the most unexpected place… 

 

Juliet Dash, orphan and former pickpocket, yearns to leave her troubled past behind. So when she arrives in British Columbia and takes a respectable job working for a pair of society sisters who offer to give her etiquette lessons, she’s one step closer to that dream. But when an unexpected encounter with an unconscious man turns her world upside down, Juliet must choose between her heart and her aspirations. 

 

Weary of the pressure of royal life, Prince Henry Graighton longs for solace and anonymity. But when tragedy strikes and his brother winds up dead, Henry finds himself thrust into the role of heir apparent, leaving him to struggle with the weight of his grief and unwanted responsibility. And when Henry is kidnapped, he narrowly escapes with his life...but loses his memories in the process. In his darkest hour, a beacon of hope emerges in the form of Juliet, his savior and the key to unlocking his forgotten past.  

 

With danger lurking at every turn and the weight of Henry ’s royal duties looming over them, can their budding romance withstand the trials that lie ahead, or will Juliet be forced to sacrifice her own happiness for the sake of Henry’s kingdom? 

 

 Amnesia 

 Royalty 

 Rags to riches 

 Fish out of water 

 Orphan 

 Fairy tale 

Title: His Unforgettable Bride

Subtitle: A Bride Ships Novel

Series: Bride Ships: New Voyages, Book 4

Authors: Patti Stockdale and Jody Hedlund

Publisher: Sunrise Publishing

Pre-order sale price: $3.99 (ebook)

Retail price after release: $4.99 (ebook)

Release date: March 25, 2025

Available in ebook and print

 

About the Author:  

 

Patti Stockdale loves hope, history, and a good happily ever after. She can’t remember numbers, so she married a statistician. Thanks to him, she’s lived all sorts of places and worked all sorts of jobs. While employed by the NFL, she once answered the phone with the wrong team’s name. She doesn’t work there anymore. For 11 years, she directed the programming at a nonprofit senior center and hosted an annual talent show, rocking a Dolly Parton wig, Annie Oakley boots, and a sweet—although snug—Batman costume. She no longer works there either. These days, Patti writes books and occasionally educational assessments and magazine articles. Please visit her at www.pattistockdale.com. 

 

 

About the Author:

Jody Hedlund is the best-selling author of over forty sweet historical romances—with plenty of 

sizzle—and is the winner of numerous awards. She lives in central Michigan with her husband 

and is the mother of five wonderful children and five spoiled cats. When she’s not penning 

another of her page-turning stories, she loves to spend her time reading, especially when it also involves consuming coffee and chocolate.

Learn more about Jody and her Bride Ships historical romances at www.jodyhedlund.com.

Bride Ships: New Voyages

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Book 3: His Perfect Bride

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Into the Sunset

 

Ginny deliberately has hidden herself in fear of returning to the insane asylum.  It's time to stop this now.  

Dakota has to watch his back as a family wants retaliation.  This prevents him from settling down and having any chance of a family.

Maeve is afraid of the changes that will happen in their lives if her mother remarries.

Fear can stop you in your tracks.  Fear can also motivate you to act in ways you never thought possible. This is clearly the case for the characters in this book.

This is Book 3 of the series: A Western Light.  I have read Book 1 and 2. I love Mary Connealy's books.  I couldn't put this down last night.  I had to finish this wonderful story.  

I want to thank Celebrate Lit for giving me the opportunity to review this story.

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About the Book

Book: Into the Sunset (A Western Light Book Three)

Author: Mary Connealy

Genre: Historical Romance

Release date: October 15, 2024

Will the sun set on their chance at happiness before they can seize it?

To finally escape the clutches of her controlling husband and the threat of being recommitted to an asylum, Ginny Rutledge enlists the help of her friends, Maeve O’Toole and Dakota Harlan. Fleeing their own tumultuous pasts, the group embarks on a journey to prove Ginny’s sanity. However, as they confront the shadows they wish they could forget, danger looms from unexpected places.

Maeve grapples with her mother’s impending remarriage and seizes a rare chance to escape her homestead–but that means reuniting with Dakota, the man she holds responsible for her father’s death, who is caught in the crosshairs of a vengeful family. As the two of them navigate their shared history and a dangerous mission, Dakota is forced to confront his deepest fears and fight for the woman who has unwittingly captured his heart.

 

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About the Author

Mary Connealy writes “romantic comedies with cowboys” and is celebrated for her fun, zany, action-packed style. She has sold more than 1.5 million books and is the author of the popular series Wyoming Sunrise and The Lumber Baron’s Daughters and many other books. Mary lives on a ranch in eastern Nebraska with her very own romantic cowboy hero.

More from Mary

Into the Sunset is the third book in A Western Light series, and I always love the wrap up of a series. In this book I’ve got a deliciously evil villain, and I’ve worked that villain in and out of the characters lives at the end of each of the first two books, but he keeps coming back. This time, he really gets what’s coming to him. Anyway, it’s not a shocking thing to say: the bad guy loses. I’ll bet most readers of my work knew that was coming. It’s the HOW that makes it fun.

My heroine is one I really enjoyed: Maeve O’Toole—a red-headed, sassy Irish lass with a mild brogue. And my hero, Dakota Harlan, has interested her from the first moment she laid eyes on him. Except that moment was several years ago, and she blamed him for her father’s death on the wagon train Dakota was leading. Then life separated them as he went on to Oregon and her family turned aside to homestead in Idaho. Now Dakota is back in Maeve’s life again. She’s had a chance to see that her anger with Dakota was unfair and has discovered that Dakota has always admired her. He’d probably scoop her up and marry her, if it wasn’t for the men trying to kill him. He doesn’t have much room for a wife in the life he’s living now.

In this story, I bring back all the characters from the earlier two books. The villain who’s been harassing them all along reappears, and the men hunting Dakota show up, too. Ginny must go to court to break the hold her evil husband has over her, declaring her insane and locking her away. She’s been hiding ever since. But now she’s ready to face him in court, but a conniving, wealthy man like her husband never plays fair.

Into the Sunset is packed with love and action, adventure and danger. All play out against the hectic railroad town of Cheyenne, Wyoming a few years after Wyoming becomes the first state to give women the right to vote. And there are some tough, smart women ready to stand between Ginny and a cruel husband. And plenty of tough smart cowboys, too. I hope you love this story!

 

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Book Looks by Lisa, November 10

Devoted To Hope, November 10

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Texas Book-aholic, November 12

For Him and My Family, November 12

Lighthouse Academy Blog, November 13 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

Locks, Hooks and Books, November 14

Jeanette’s Thought , November 14

Betti Mace, November 15

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, November 16

Holly’s Book Corner, November 16

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, November 17

Stories By Gina, November 18 (Author Interview)

Pause for Tales, November 18

She Lives To Read, November 19

Cover Lover Book Review, November 20

Labor Not in Vain, November 20

Books You Can Feel Good About, November 21

Connie’s History Classroom, November 22

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, November 22

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Mary is giving away the grand prize of a $20 Amazon gift card and a full paperback set of the A Western Light series by Mary Connealy: Chasing the Horizon, Toward the Dawn, and Into the Sunset!!

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Wishing for the Rancher's Love

Clementine Oakley loves making candy.  She doesn't love Grant Worth. He gets on her nerves.

But after Clementine feels threatened, Grant comes to her rescue time and time again. Maybe he isn't so bad after all. 

This story is Book 5 of the High Country Ranch Series. It has been a great series. I have read every one and I'm sad that this is the last one. They are entertaining and so easy to read.   

Jody Hedlund has given me many hours of enjoyment.  Thank you for that. 

I received the advanced copy to review.

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The Workshop Lass

It was difficult to read at first.  It was gripping and emotional.  I cringed and felt so bad for Lissie.  She was only 7 years of age and had to deal with so much for her age.

She was a strong, little girl who grew up to be a beautiful soul.  She didn't allow her circumstances to bitter her.  

The characters were written so well.  It was like I knew them. Luckily for Lissie, she met people who became her family.  They were there for her even if her mother wasn't. 

 I related to the time period as my maternal grandfather served in WWI.  He was in France and died in Egypt.

I enjoyed the story and loved Lissie.  I can't get enough of Chrissie Walsh's books.  Her books brings out all your emotions.

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ABOUT THE BOOK

Seven-year-old Lissie Fairweather is the apple of her father’s eye, but when a tragedy strikes their family, Lissie must make her own way in the world.

Dora Fairweather wasn’t cut out to be a wife and mother, and as soon as she’s able, she turns her back on her young daughter Lissie. With no parents to protect her, Lissie has no option but the dangerous streets of soot-sodden Bradford or the workhouse orphanage. Life in the orphanage is bleak and Lissie longs for the warm embrace of her beloved father.

As the years pass, Lissie learns to enjoy the camaraderie of the other girls in the workhouse, and when she’s taken under the wing of matron Connie Briggs, things begin to look up. A move to the seaside of Scarborough, friends and even love are finally within Lissie’s grasp.

But she can never forget her father, cobbler Tom Fairweather, and the terrible secret she has carried all these years. Can her heart ever truly be at peace unless she finally discovers his fate? And with the drumbeats of war on the horizon, what will be the fate of the lass who survived the workhouse...

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Author Bio 

 Chrissie Walsh was born and raised in West Yorkshire and is a retired schoolteacher with a passion for history. She has written several successful sagas documenting feisty women in challenging times.

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Serenity's Secret

 

What secret could stop Serenity from her dreams?

Stephen realized Serenity was the girl for him.  But how could he convince her to take a chance?

Serenity was in danger. Why? Who could it be?

A wonderful story of discovery and acceptance. Serenity and Stephen would learn to trust the LORD. GOD knew what he was doing.

A sweet story.  I hated seeing Serenity suffer in silence. Thank goodness she had friends and Stephen.

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Hero for the Holidays

Landry King has a difficult time dealing with his past relationship with Fia Sullivan.  They were teenage lovers who broke up after Fia became pregnant and gave their baby away.

Unexpectantly, Landry brought their young daughter, Lia, home 13 years later.

What a shock for Fia, their families and the community in which they live!  Fia and Landry have a lot to explain.  They both have to relive the past to understand the future.

The book's storyline was different than anything I have ever read.  It was a little racy for my liking. 

About the author

New York Times and USA Today Bestselling author Maisey Yates lives in rural Oregon with her three children and her husband, whose chiseled jaw and arresting features continue to make her swoon. She feels the epic trek she takes several times a day from her office to her coffee maker is a true example of her pioneer spirit.

In 2009, at the age of twenty-three Maisey sold her first book. Since then it's been a whirlwind of sexy alpha males and happily ever afters, and she wouldn't have it any other way. Maisey divides her writing time between dark, passionate category romances set just about everywhere on earth and light sexy contemporary romances set practically in her back yard. She believes that she clearly has the best job in the world.

Return to the Wilderness

I read this so fast!  I sure was bummed when I got to the last page.  I loved  the story.

I related to Muireall Blair.  I'm nearsighted.  Thank goodness for eyeglasses.  I can not imagine not having them.  Muireall didn't have that option.  She felt it was something she had to hide from others.  

Jude aka John felt he had to hide his background.  He wouldn't be loved if they knew the real story.

GOD knew what he was doing when he brought them together:  Two lonely people who hid their true selves from others. 

I highly recommend the book especially if you love historical fiction.  

I received this book from Celebrate Lit to review. 

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About the Book

Book: Return to the Wilderness

Author: Andrea Byrd

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: October 22, 2024

Two outcasts. One marriage of convenience. A love story forged in the fires of adversity.

Muireall Blair has finally found a comfortable life at Fort Harrod—until she experiences a recurring nightmare that warns of impending doom for her sister. Unable to shake the weight of foreboding, Muireall cannot sit idle anymore and risk the dream becoming a reality. With her near-sightedness a closely guarded secret, she seeks the help of Jude, a man with his own hidden past, to reach her sister.

Jude Browne has been gifted with a life of fighting for survival, not one of finding acceptance. Half-blinded as a youth, the scars across his face and the knowledge of his illegitimate birth serve as a reminder of his worthlessness. However, when his mother falls ill, she finally lays bare all the secrets she has kept all his life. Secrets that point to his one chance of finding who he truly is.

Jude and Muireall soon realize that a marriage of convenience is the key to reaching Pitman Station safely. But when their secrets unravel and danger closes in, will they succumb to the shadows of their pasts, or will they find the strength to forge a new future together?

 

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About the Author

Andrea Byrd is a Christian wife and mom located in rural Kentucky, who loves to spend time with her family in the great outdoors, one with nature. Often described as having been born outside her time, she has a deep affinity for an old-fashioned, natural lifestyle.

With a degree in Equine Health & Rehabilitation gathering dust and a full-time job tethering her to a desk eight hours a day, Andrea decided it was time to show both herself and her children that it is truly possible to make your dreams come true. Now with over 1,000 contemporary Christian romance novellas sold, Andrea is pursuing her passion of writing faith-filled romance woven with a thread of true history.

More from Andrea

I love to read books that have historical facts, especially little-known ones, woven into their pages. Within my books, I strive to do the same and Return to the Wilderness is no exception.

This book comes in after the unrest of what some call the “Indian Wars,” in Kentucky. During that time, attacks by the native were frequent and brutal. Many of the Station Masters and long hunters in the area lost family members. If you read, Rescue in the Wilderness, you have seen a glimpse of this time and how devastating it could be.

Due to these attacks, stations and settlements were often abandoned. Sometimes the families returned after this time period came to an end and sometimes the buildings were simply left to deteriorate and become shells of a past time. I do not want to give any spoilers, but if you decide to read Return to the Wilderness, you will find out just how this little piece of history impacts the main character, Muireall (the sister from Redemption in the Wilderness).

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Life on Chickadee Lane, October 22

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Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 23

Lighthouse Academy Blog, October 24 (Guest Review from Marilyn)

Texas Book-aholic, October 25

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 26

Books You Can Feel Good About, October 27

Book Looks by Lisa, October 28

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 29

For Him and My Family, October 30

An Author’s Take, October 31

Cover Lover Book Review, November 1

Holly’s Book Corner, November 2

Pause for Tales, November 3

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, November 4 (Author Interview)

Jeanette’s Thoughts, November 4

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Andrea is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon card!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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