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Gerri Bauer

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My idea of a perfect day always includes a book, or three, including one with a happy ending. I write Catholic historical romance novels and novellas set in pioneer Florida, and non-romance short stories that explore the importance of community, connection and human dignity.

I was born and raised in New York City, but found a small-town haven in Florida many years ago. I was a homebody even before the pandemic. I love to spend time at home with my husband, spoil my cats, keep tabs on my far-flung extended family and get out into the garden. Although the plants question my dedication.

I share my space-geek husband’s enthusiasm for our final frontier. That helps me remember I don't live in the 19th century Florida setting of my novels or the d ...more

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	At Home in Persimmon Hollow (Persimmon Hollow Legacy, #1) 3.89 avg rating — 62 ratings — published 2015 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stitching a Life in Persimmon Hollow (Persimmon Hollow Legacy #2) 3.96 avg rating — 25 ratings — published 2016 — 4 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Trust in Love: Persimmon Hollow Legacy Novella 1 4.40 avg rating — 5 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Growing A Family in Persimmon Hollow it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 3 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	At Home in Persimmon Hollow: Persimmon Hollow Legacy Series Book 1 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Stitching A Life in Persimmon Hollow: Persimmon Hollow Legacy Series Book 2 it was amazing 5.00 avg rating — 1 rating — 2 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
	Circle of Light: A Persimmon Hollow Christmas Novella 0.00 avg rating — 0 ratings — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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Lift Up Your Heart: A Guide to Spiritual Peace (A Triumph Classic)

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Book of Ages: The Life and Opinions of Jane Franklin

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Sit back and enjoy being transported in this delightful getaway of a novel. About three-quarters of the way through, I had my suspicions about 'whodunit' but wasn't sure. There are a number of good twists and turns along the way that kept me guessing ...more
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This isn't like other immigration novels I've read. The time period isn't often covered in migration sagas. The reasons the family fled to America aren't often addressed in novels. Today, people often thoughtlessly lump all people of European descent ...more
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Gerri Bauer rated a book it was amazing Yours for the Season by Uzma Jalaluddin (Goodreads Author)	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
I'm a fan of wholesome romance novels that incorporate family and faith as integral parts of the storyline. This book delivers on all levels. For me, it's an especially welcome addition to the genre because it took me into a world of faith and ethnic ...more
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This novel is chilling in more ways than one. Prime First Reads are usually hit or miss for me. This one is a winner. I stayed up late to finish it, so I could find out how all the threads came together. The book worked on two levels for me - the mys ...more
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I saw this book mentioned online and borrowed it from the library. Didn't realize it had been written in the mid-90s. For that reason I give it 4 stars because readers won't find in it many writers still active today. Also, the diversity is limited. ...more
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Gerri Bauer rated a book it was amazing Sister Wendy on the Art of Mary by Wendy Beckett	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
This slim volume is rich with beautiful historic paintings and icons that depict important stages in the life of Mary. And Sister Wendy's insights helped me see symbols I wouldn't otherwise have noticed within the artwork. ...more
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This slim volume is rich with beautiful historic paintings and icons that depict important stages in the life of Mary. And Sister Wendy's insights helped me see symbols I wouldn't otherwise have noticed within the artwork. ...more
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