Howard Books seems to be stepping up its profile in the fiction market and I’m very impressed with the stories they have selected.
But let’s talk covers first. Big ticks from me for The Traitor’s Wife ~ love the vintage wash for the flag and hidden face, Sing for Me ~ evokes the smoky feel of a jazz club, and Fair Play ~ reflects the fun of a Dee Gist tale against the backdrop of the World Fair. The other covers don’t do all that much for me but who cares as the stories are what are gripping me in this collection.
I adore Beth Vogt’s contemporary romance stories – she creates the perfect balance of swoon and substance with utterly genuine characters. This synopsis is a beauty and I know it is safe in Beth’s hands. Dee’s sounds like a sweet treat.
I love fiction set in ancient and Biblical times and I’ve been hearing some great things about Stephanie Landsem’s work so looking forward to The Thief along with Healer of Carthage. Lynne’s time travel element will only add to this story, I’m hoping!
Karen is branching out from the standard fare with an interracial attraction in an era where it was taboo ~ I can’t wait to see how she develops the story of Rose and Theo, as individuals and as they form a relationship.
I enjoy Melanie and Serena’s writing so who knows, I might even add an Amish story to my reading list 😉
Your turn, please ~ what appeals to you?
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The Traitor’s Wife by Allison Pataki
A riveting historical novel about Peggy Shippen Arnold, the cunning wife of Benedict Arnold and mastermind behind America’s most infamous act of treason.Everyone knows Benedict Arnold—the infamous Revolutionary War General who betrayed America and fled to the British as history’s most notorious turncoat. Many know Arnold’s co-conspirator, Major John Andre, the British soldier who was apprehended with Arnold’s secret documents in his boots and hung at the orders of General George Washington. But few know the third integral character in the conspiracy: Peggy Shippen Arnold, the charming, cunning young woman who orchestrated the whole thing.
At eighteen, socialite Peggy seduces the infamous war hero Arnold with her beauty and wit during his stint as Military Commander of Philadelphia. Blinded by his young bride’s allure, Arnold does not realize that she harbors a secret, lifelong loyalty to the British. Nor does he know that she is hiding a past romance with the handsome British spy, Major John Andre. Peggy Shippen Arnold watches as her husband, crippled from a battle wound and in debt from years of service to the colonies, grows ever more disillusioned with his hero, Washington, and the American cause. Together with her former lover and her disaffected husband, Peggy hatches the plot to turn over West Point to the British and, in exchange, win fame and fortune for herself and Benedict Arnold.
Told from the perspective of Peggy’s maid, whose faith in the new nation inspires her to intervene in her mistress’s affairs even when it could cost her everything, The Traitor’s Wife brings these infamous figures to life, illuminating the sordid details and the love triangle that nearly destroyed the American fight for freedom.
February, 2014
The Thief by Stephanie Landsem
A Roman centurion longing for peace and a Jewish woman hiding a deadly secret witness a miracle that transforms their lives and leads them to the foot of the cross.Longinus is a Roman centurion haunted by death and failure. Desperate to escape the accursed Judean province, he accepts a wager. If he can catch the thieves harassing the marketplace before Passover, he’ll earn a transfer away from the troublemaking Jews.Nissa is a Jewish woman with a sharp tongue and no hope of marriage. Only with the help of Mouse, the best thief in Jerusalem, can she keep her blind brother, Cedron, fed and a roof over their heads.
When a controversial teacher miraculously heals Cedron, Longinus longs to learn more about the mysterious healer. Instead, his journey leads him to Nissa, whose secret will determine the course of both their futures.
Unexpectedly caught up in the arrest, trial, and crucifixion of Jesus, they wonder who this teacher is who heals others but does nothing to save himself. Is the mercy he offers in his teachings real, or just another false promise? Can Nissa and Longinus overcome their pasts to find a future free of their shackles?
The Thief is an evocative story of two people trapped in their circumstances and the life-changing power of forgiveness and love.
February, 2014
Vow Unbroken by Caryl McAdoo
A spunky young widow hires a farmhand with a bad reputation to help her get her cotton to Jefferson to meet the wagon train, and sparks fly—but can she love a man who doesn’t love the Lord?
Susannah Abbot Baylor reluctantly hires Henry Buckmeyer to help her along the Jefferson Trace, the hard stretch of land between her Texas farm and the cotton market, where she is determined to get a fair price for her crop. It’s been a rough year, and she’s in danger of losing the land her husband left to her and the children, but she’ll need help getting both of her wagons to Jefferson safely. She knows Henry’s reputation as a layabout and is prepared for his insolence, but she is not expecting his irresistible good looks or his gentle manner. Soon they are entwined in a romantic relationship that only gets more complicated when Susannah learns that Henry doesn’t know God the way she does. Dangers arise on the road—but none as difficult as the trial her heart is going through.
Will Susannah and Henry’s love overcome their differences? And will she get her crop safely to the cotton market with enough money to save the farm? In this heartening and adventurous tale, a young woman’s fortitude, faith, and heart are put to the ultimate test.
March, 2014
Healer of Carthage by Lynne Gentry
A modern-day doctor gets trapped in third-century Carthage, Rome, where she uncovers buried secrets, confronts Christian persecution, and battles a deadly epidemic to save the man she loves.Dr. Lisbeth Hastings, a first-year resident, is summoned by her eccentric father to join him at his archaeological dig. She is hesitant to accept his invitation, but when a tragic mistake ends her medical career, Lisbeth decides the only way to redeem her failure is to care for her confused father.While exploring the haunting cave at her father’s dig, Lisbeth falls through a hidden hole and awakens to find herself the object of a slave bidding war! She tries to escape her captor, a wealthy Roman lawyer named Cyprian Thascius, and discovers that the city she remembers as ruins has somehow become brand-new. Who restored Carthage to a thriving metropolis? And if she is in the third century, how did this happen?
Cyprian believes God called him to rescue the beautiful and strange woman being auctioned off as a slave. He doesn’t understand why saving the church of his newfound faith requires him to love a mysterious woman who seems determined to get him killed by her stubbornness. But who is he to question God?
Their colliding worlds spark an intense attraction as Lisbeth and Cyprian soon find themselves united in a battle against a deadly epidemic. Together they confront Christian persecution, uncover buried secrets, and witness the beginnings of a medical revolution, but they fear Roman wrath will separate them forever. Will Lisbeth save the man she loves and the family she longs for—or will their separate worlds pull them apart forever?
March, 2014
The Shepherd’s Song by Betsy Duffey and Laurie Myers
Follow the incredible journey of one piece of paper—a copy of Psalm 23—as it travels around the world, linking lives and hearts with its simple but beautiful message.
The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want. He makes me lie down in green pastures…
Shortly before a tragic car accident, Kate McConnell wrote down the powerful words of Psalm 23 on a piece of paper for her wayward son. Just before she loses consciousness, Kate wonders if she’s done enough with her life and prays, “Please, let my life count.”
Unbeknownst to Kate, her handwritten copy of Psalm 23 soon begins a remarkable journey around the world. From a lonely dry cleaning employee to a soldier wounded in Iraq, to a young Kurdish girl fleeing her country, to a Kenyan runner in the Rome Invitational marathon, this humble message forever changes the lives of twelve very different people. Eventually, Kate’s paper makes it back to its starting place, and she discovers the unexpected ways that God changes lives, even through the smallest gestures.
With beautiful prose evocative of master storyteller Andy Andrews’s The Butterfly Effect, this story will touch your heart and remind you of the ways God works through us to reach beyond what we can imagine.
March, 2014
Chateau of Secrets by Melanie Dobson
A courageous young noblewoman risks her life to hide French resistance fighters; seventy years later, her granddaughter visits the family’s abandoned chateau and uncovers shocking secrets from the past.Gisèle Duchant guards a secret that could cost her life. Tunnels snake through the hill under her family’s medieval chateau in Normandy. Now, with Hitler’s army bearing down, her brother and several friends are hiding in the tunnels, resisting the German occupation of France.
But when German soldiers take over the family’s château, Gisèle is forced to host them as well—while harboring the resistance fighters right below their feet. Taking in a Jewish friend’s baby, she convinces the Nazis that it is her child, ultimately risking everything for the future of the child. When the German officers begin to suspect her deception, an unlikely hero rescues both her and the child.
A present day story weaves through the past one as Chloe Salvare, Gisèle’s granddaughter, arrives in Normandy. After calling off her engagement with a political candidate, Chloe pays a visit to the chateau to escape publicity and work with a documentary filmmaker, Riley, who has uncovered a fascinating story about Jews serving in Hitler’s army. Riley wants to research Chloe’s family history and the lives that were saved in the tunnels under their house in Normandy. Chloe is floored—her family isn’t Jewish, for one thing, and she doesn’t know anything about tunnels or the history of the house. But as she begins to explore the dark and winding passageways beneath the chateau, nothing can prepare her for the shock of what she and Riley discover…
With emotion and intrigue, Melanie Dobson brings World War II France to life in this beautiful novel about war, family, sacrifice, and the secrets of the past.
April, 2014
Sing for Me by Karen Halvorsen Schreck
When a good church girl starts singing in a jazz club and falls for the music—as well as a handsome, African-American man—she struggles to reconcile her childhood faith with her newfound passions.
Raised in the Danish-Baptist Church, Rose Sorensen believes it’s wrong to sing anything but hymns. Singing worldly songs is a sin. But Rose still yearns for the songs she hears on the radio—Cheek to Cheek, Smoke Gets In Your Eyes—and sings them when no one is around.One day, Rose’s cousin takes her to Calliope’s, a jazz club, where she discovers an exciting world she never knew existed. Here, blacks and whites mingle, brought together by their shared love of music. And though Rose worries it’s wrong—given that her parents already have a hard-working, stable husband in mind for her—she can’t stop thinking about the handsome African-American pianist of The Chess Men, Theo Chastain, who seems to have noticed her as well. When Rose returns to the jazz club, she is offered a role of singer for The Chess Men. The job would provide money to care for her sister Sophy, who has cerebral palsy—but at what cost?
As Rose gets to know Theo, their fledgling relationship faces prejudices she never imagined. And as she struggles to balance the dream world of Calliope’s with her cold, hard reality, she also wrestles with God’s call for her life. Can she be a jazz singer? Or will her faith—like the dream world of her nights—evaporate?
Set in Depression-era Chicago and rich in historical detail, Sing for Me is a beautiful, evocative story about finding real, unflinching love, and embracing—at all costs—your calling.
April, 2014
Fearless Hope by Serena B Miller
When an Amish woman falls for the New York crime writer who buys her family farm, she must decide whether to follow the longings of her heart or the rules of her faith.When Hope Yoder loses her husband, she is left trying to support her two small children—and one on the way—any way she can. She ends up taking a job as a part-time housekeeper to the English man who has bought the farm that once belonged to her family.Logan Parker is a bestselling crime fiction writer from New York City who accompanies his fiancée on a trip to Holmes County, Ohio, but the trip takes a strange turn when he sees an Amish farmhouse for sale. Intrigued by a strong sense of familiarity, he enters the house and is overcome with a feeling of deep peace. He’s never been to Ohio before, but something in this house feels right, and he purchases the farm to use as a writer’s retreat. Something about the peacefulness of the house frees him the crippling writer’s block that threatens to ruin his career, and something about the quiet Amish woman who comes to clean his home makes him less and less excited about returning to New York and the woman he is supposed to marry.
Slowly, Logan and Hope are drawn together, and when they discover that they share a strange past, they must decide how that affects their future. Will Hope overcome her fear of embracing love again?
April, 2014
Somebody Like You by Beth Vogt
In this beautifully rendered, affecting novel, a young widow’s world is shattered when she meets her late husband’s identical twin—and finds herself caught between honoring her husband’s memory and falling in love with his reflection.
Haley’s whirlwind romance and almost three-year marriage to Sam, an army medic, ends tragically when he is killed in Afghanistan. As she grapples with widowhood and the upcoming birth of her son, her attempts to create a new life for herself are ambushed when she arrives home one evening—and finds her husband waiting for her. Did the military make an unimaginable mistake when they told her that Sam had been killed?
After a twelve-year estrangement, Stephen hopes to make things right with his brother—only to discover Sam died without revealing Stephen’s existence to Haley. As Haley and Stephen struggle to navigate their fragile relationship, they are inexorably drawn to each other. Haley is unnerved by Stephen’s uncanny resemblance to Sam, and Stephen struggles with the issue of Haley loving him as Stephen—and not as some reflection of his twin. How can Haley and Stephen honor the memory of a man whose death brought them together—and whose ghost could drive them apart?
Somebody Like You reminds us that while we can’t change the past, we have the choice—and the power through God—to change the future and start anew.
May, 2014
Fair Play by Deeanne Gist
Saddled with a man’s name, the captivating Billy Jack Tate makes no apologies for taking on a man’s profession. As a doctor at the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair, she is one step closer to having her very own medical practice—until Hunter Scott asks her to give it all up to become his wife.
Hunter is one of the elite. A Texas Ranger and World’s Fair guard specifically chosen for his height, physique, character, and skill. Hailed as the toughest man west of any place east, he has no patience for big cities and women who think they belong anywhere but home…
Despite their difference of opinion on the role of women, Hunter and Billy find a growing attraction between them—until Hunter discovers an abandoned baby in the corner of a White City exhibit. He and Billy team up to make sure this foundling isn’t left in the slums of Chicago with only the flea-riddled, garbage-infested streets for a playground. As they fight for the underprivileged children in the Nineteenth Ward, an entire Playground Movement is birthed. But when the Fair comes to an end, one of them will have to give up their dream.
Will Billy exchange her doctor’s shingle for the domesticated role of a southern wife, or will Hunter abandon the wide open spaces of home for a life in the “gray city,” a woman who insists on being the wage earner, and a group of ragamuffins who need more than a playground for breathing space?
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August 12, 2013 at 6:25 pm
I think overall this is a very good batch of covers. There is not one I just don’t like. And the stories of most appeal to me, too. I love the American Revolutionary War period and “The Traitor’s Wife” looks and sounds great. I don’t even mind the head being cut off here as the flag and dress are the highlighted background and the note or plan in her hand is the eventual desired focal point. Really like this. I like Deeanne Gist’s writing and this cover would be my favorite with its concept and picture, but the cutoff head here is really bad. Why? It makes no sense other than to cut it off. And is it on the spine? That is always weird to me. I love the cover to Elizabeth Younts’ historical Amish book. LIke you, Rel, this one may get me reading some Amish stories. I also love “Sing for Me.” As a huge fan of jazz, I look forward to this one. The cover for “Vow Unbroken” is typical but I like it, and I will probably pick it up as it is historical. I love the house on “Chateau of Secrets,” and the story sounds interesting, too. “Healer of Carthage” sounds interesting with the time travel element, and “The Thief” sounds great with fictional characters set during the NT era. And Lynne’s cover is beautiful. While I don’t usually read contemporary, Beth Vogt’s cover is really pretty, and Serena’s Amish cover is nice, too. I like the look and design of “The Shepherd’s Song” as well. Thanks for sharing these great covers with us, Rel.
August 12, 2013 at 11:08 pm
Aaron McCarver » Aaron ~ a good batch for you! Thanks for sharing – while I don’t mind the cut off head in Dee’s book, I agree it would be very odd if the rest of her face/head is on the spine. Sing for Me sounds fabulous, doesn’t it? Excited about some fresh writing with that one. Appreciate all your contributions!
August 13, 2013 at 1:19 am
Looking forward to a great number of these books, story-wise.
Cover-wise, hands down favorite is Sing for Me. I don’t think I can find a thing wrong with it. Runner-ups would be Healer of Carthage and The Traitor’s Wife. The Thief and Chateau of Secrets would round out my top five.
Covers that were just okay for me: Vow Unbroken and Somebody Like You.
Other comments:
Nice to see an Amish cover that the model doesn’t look painted up (Fearless Hope) but even though I like the cover of Promise to Cherish, can we give an Amish man an Amish haircut, please? =)
Love the whimsical look of Deeanne’s book, but I’m also hoping the top of gal’s head hasn’t been put on the spine. Eek!
Is it just me or does anyone else think that A Shepherd’s Song has a touch of the “Dan Walsh” look?
Thanks for sharing, Rel…heading out to buy that new bookshelf! 😉
August 13, 2013 at 1:31 pm
Jenny » we so often are attracted to the same cover, Jenny! Must be from our long-standing history of book love – LOL!
Good pick up on the modern haircut on the Amish lad – LOL! I hadn’t noticed but now you have mentioned it….! And yay for no makeup on Serena’s cover – I think we are all on the lookout for it, now 😉
And no, not just you on the Dan Walsh feel of A Shepherd’s Song.
Always a joy to hear from you, Jenny – hugs to those girls of yours xo
August 13, 2013 at 1:26 am
I find this batch of covers to be quite intriguing and certain to get a second look. Personally, I find The Thief, Sing for Me, and Healer of Carthage the most attractive.
Synopsis-wise Healer of Carthage and The Thief seem the most interesting.
August 13, 2013 at 1:28 pm
D. Willis » Thanks for your thoughts – I love hearing what others think. Hope you get to read some of them, too.
August 13, 2013 at 4:00 am
Thank you for featuring these books. Some new authors for me to read.
“Sing For Me” is certainly something different. Will have to read that. In fact, I will be reading them all except for the time travel one. I just do not enjoy those, or fantasy or science fiction. Was introduced to historical fiction in my book club, and find now that it is my favorite. Unlike a lot of people, I do enjoy Amish fiction. Maybe it’s because I grew up on a farm, and they have rural settings.
August 13, 2013 at 1:26 pm
Martha J. Sturm » Hi Martha – I’m not into Sci-Fi either but love fantasy. I think time travel has to be done REALLY well to be effective so I’m hoping Lynne can pull it off. I’m glad you enjoy Amish fiction – you are not alone in that. It’s just not for me as a general rule. That said, I’m thoroughly enjoying Jolina Petersheim’s The Outcast – a retelling of The Scarlet Letter in an old order Mennonite community.
August 13, 2013 at 5:12 am
Traitor’s Wife is my favorite cover, though I must admit I haven’t heard of the author but based on the description AND cover I would definitely give it a try. The descriptions show a growth in the variety of Christian fiction being published. I’m happy to see some less common time periods and issues.
August 13, 2013 at 1:22 pm
Julia Reffner » Hey Julia – good to hear from you! Yes, any expansion away from the usual eras or tales delights me, too. Thanks for your thoughts xo
August 13, 2013 at 6:13 am
The two covers that caught my eye were for The Thief and Healer of Carthage. The excellent three dimensional depiction drew me to “the thief.” On Healer of Carthage by Lynne Gentry, I was intrigued by the mysterious-looking woman who was considered a “healer” in the era that her dress indicated. Knowing how little credit was given to women of that time, I, therefore, read the plot synopsis to find out more and was further intrigued by more mystery. I’m looking forward to reading this book!
August 13, 2013 at 1:22 pm
Wanda Vassallo » Love your thoughts on these, Wanda – thanks for sharing. I agree that those two books sound fascinating.
August 13, 2013 at 6:40 am
Very good to see these! I’d say this group is quite better than Tyndale House’s…
Favorite covers… Let’s see.
You know, out of all these covers, the one for Sing for Me seems to appeal to me. A lot, actually. It does indeed invoke the smoky feel of a jazz club. I like the dark tones and the contrast between light and shadow.
Then The Shepherd Song’s. Like how the colors of the sky and of the earth blend together nicely, as if they’re one.
Chateau of Secret’s is sweet. It’s eye-catching and would definitely draw my attention if I saw it in a bookstore.
Let’s talk about synopsis!!
MERCY on high! The synopsis for The Traitor’s Wife sounds edgier than what you’d usually find in Christian Fiction.. or is it just me? I’m between interested in it and a bit scared of what’s inside. 🙂 And the cover is nice too. What a way to introduce an author into the Christian Fiction World! This one will have many interested in it, I’m sure.
The Shepherd Song ~ oh that one is gorgeous. Very gorgeous. I think I want to read it..
Chateau of Secrets. Oh my. Oh my! I’m usually not a fan of stories involving World War Two, but this one intrigues me a lot! And the fact that it’s a ‘a present day story (women) through a past one’ is an added bonus.
Sing To me ~ well I do believe my TBR pile got bigger.
Somebody Like You is definitely in! I so enjoy Beth’s voice. She’s got a great sense of creativity.
Promises to Cherish ~ AWWWWW! I don’t think I’ve ever read an Amish novel. But this one… Well, it sounds quite good to me!
Oh I’m happy! *Grin* Very happy. Always delightful to see new covers and get a glimpse of what is upcoming in Christian Fiction. BLESS YOU, Rel, for sharing!
August 13, 2013 at 1:21 pm
Ganise » So love your comments, Ganise – thanks for all your effort and with the extra hassles!!
So, not a history buff or just not a fan of World War 2 stories. I have a long standing fascination with the history of both World Wars but I appreciate it’s not going to be everyone’s cup of tea. Glad you have enjoyed these reveals, Ganise. We’ll have to compare notes when we get a chance to read some of these!
August 13, 2013 at 7:39 am
Congratulations to my Dallas-area writer friend Lynne Gentry! Happy for you, Lynne. All the covers look top notch to me. 🙂
August 13, 2013 at 1:15 pm
Becky Wade » Hey there, Becky ~ thanks for dropping by. I’m really anticipating Lynne’s story.
August 13, 2013 at 10:41 am
All are beautiful covers and interesting titles. Heather of Carthage has a very intriguing style and conveys so much in one picture about the story inside. Beautifully done and well-selected by Lynne Gentry. This is definitely on my reading list!
August 13, 2013 at 1:14 pm
Mark Carrell » Lynne’s is definitely eye-catching and I’m very keen to read it. I think time travel is a hard one to pull off well so I’m excited how Lynne will do it, too.
August 13, 2013 at 10:53 am
Very pretty! All of them are very eye catching. I really like The Traitor’s Wife and The Healer of Carthage. Both sound interesting.
August 13, 2013 at 1:12 pm
Kate » The intrigue factor with both those stories is so high, I agree – can’t wait! Thanks for sharing your thoughts, Kate
August 13, 2013 at 11:23 am
Love most of these. 🙂
‘Sing for Me’ is very pretty with its vintage feel and vibe as is Melanie’s designed with that same concept (or rather the vintage look). Deeanne’s is cute (as usual!) and I think Beth’s is pretty and sounds even better! Cannot wait to read all of her lovely novels. 🙂
Thanks, as always Rel!
August 13, 2013 at 1:11 pm
Rissi » I think Sing for Me is the big winner here, by popular vote. I like Melanie’s but it just feels to me like something is missing – don’t know what though – hehe! And as I keep saying, you are in for a treat with Beth’s stories 🙂
August 13, 2013 at 11:46 am
I haven’t heard of most of these authors. ‘Sing for Me’ ‘Chateau of Secrets’ and ‘The Traitor’s Wife’ all sound really interesting. And the covers are pretty, especially ‘Chateau of Secrets’ : )
August 13, 2013 at 1:08 pm
Cathy » Hi Cathy – I hope you find some new favourite authors when you read some of these books. I can vouch for Melanie’s writing and I’m looking forward to discovering Karen and Allison’s voices!
August 13, 2013 at 1:15 pm
Let’s see… what appeals to me and why…
The Thief sounds good. I love Biblical fiction (and that era)
Healer of Carthage – same reason here
Love Melanie Dobson, Deeanne Gist and Beth Vogt’s books.
Sing for Me sounds good, too.
August 14, 2013 at 11:35 am
I love these covers, especially Beth Vogt’s. And her stories are great, can’t wait to read this one! The Traitor’s Wife looks and sounds interesting, even though I’m not really a historical reader. Thanks for posting theses.
August 17, 2013 at 4:03 pm
Patricia Bradley » I think everyone is looking forward to Beth’s book, Patricia! So, I’d love to know why historical novels don’t generally appeal to you 🙂
August 14, 2013 at 11:55 am
Such a good-looking batch of books. I have to say the one I’m most looking forward to is Beth Vogt’s. Her books are fab-u-lous. Love that Sing for Me cover! But again, so many good-looking ones…I foresee many happy reading hours in my future. 🙂
August 17, 2013 at 4:00 pm
Melissa Tagg » Love Beth, too 🙂
August 15, 2013 at 12:19 am
the Thief wins this round for me 🙂
August 17, 2013 at 3:57 pm
rachel » have you read her first book, The Well? I haven’t but am hearing good things.
August 20, 2013 at 7:46 am
The Thief is my fav! Those colors are beautiful and so mysterious. Loved “The Well”, by the way. Major spoilers available on it, so don’t read too much about it before you pick it up.
And I must read “The Traitor’s Wife”. I’ll confess I have a soft spot for Maj. Andre. I hope Allison isn’t too harsh on him.
August 20, 2013 at 10:55 am
Regina Jennings » Good to know, Regina – I’m looking forward to reading it. The Traitor’s Wife will be an education for me – don’t know much about that part of America’s history. Thanks for dropping by.
September 26, 2013 at 11:18 pm
Hi Rel!
Just wanted to pop in and say that as someone who doesn’t typically gravitate to Amish novels myself, I just read A Promise to Return by Elizabeth Byler Younts and I really enjoyed it! I think it’s because it’s a love story and a war story, and I’ve always loved that kind of book. I’m really, really looking forward to book two, A Promise to Cherish. These Upcoming Book posts are so cool. That’s how I find out what to watch for. And I’m always on the watch for a great book. 😉 😀