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April 11, 2014
Meet Author Jessie Clever
I would love to give away an ebook copy of Inevitably a Duchess to a random commenter on the day of my post. Thank you for being guest on Historical Heartbeats. Tell us about yourself, and how you became interested in writing. Biography In the second grade, Jessie began a story about a duck […]
April 3, 2014
Legend of the Dogwood
White Dogwood
Pink DogwoodBeautiful dogwood trees are blooming this time of the year. Some are covered with white blossoms and some with pink. The tree blooms in spring about Easter time when the Christian world turns to thoughts centered on the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. A poignant legend links the pretty blooming tree with the crucifixion of Jesus.
Dogwood BlossomsAt the time of the crucifixion, the dogwood had reached the size of a mighty oak tree. The wood was strong and firm, so it was chosen as timber for Jesus' cross.To be used for such a cruel purpose greatly distressed the dogwood. While nailed upon tree, Jesus sensed this, and in his compassion said. "Because of your pity for my suffering, never again shall the dogwood tree grow large enough to be used for a cross. Henceforth, it shall be slender, bent, and twisted, and its blossoms shall be in the form of a cross–two long and two short petals.”In the center of the outer edge on each petal is the print of nails. In the center of the flower, stained with blood, is a crown of thorns, so that all who see it will remember.
Dogwood BlossomIf you do not see Comments, click Read More.March 29, 2014
Through The Storm Promotion
Through The Storm is free on Amazon.com until March 31. This third book in the Wades of Crawford County series is a poignant tale of Leann and Ralph Wade, and their struggle to overcome the storms of life through love, faith, and commitment to each other.
Through The Storm
Leann’s faith is tested when her desire to have a large, fun-loving, congenial family like the one in which she was raised is threatened; however, she never stops believing the Lord answers prayer and turns to Him for consolation. After eleven years of marriage with one natural-born son, an adopted son, and a foster daughter, Leann does not give up her desire to have more children.
Ralph is proud of his ability to provide for his family on their large productive farm. He takes great pride in his crops and the abundance of their produce. Ralph is content with his lovely wife and three children, but he adores Leann, and she wants more children, so he wants more children. His heart’s desires are to please his wife, raise his three children to be fine responsible adults, and work the land on his farm. Ralph’s pride is wounded and his emotions in a turmoil when he contacts a disease from his school-age children that may render him unable to father more offspring. His very manhood is at risk.
During his illness and confinement, Ralph repents and becomes more humble, thankful, and prayerful in his relationship with God. Ralph’s prayer for healing is answered, and Leann becomes pregnant. They are excited about having another baby, but carrying a baby to full-term is difficult for Leann. She previously had two miscarriages before their one son, Jesse, was born.
Their marriage is threatened by the attraction Sonny, Ralph’s older brother, feels toward Leann, and Joan Smith, a Cuba business woman, displays toward Ralph. Sonny secretly loves Leann. No other woman can take her place in his heart. He tries to keep his feelings at bay, but her memory is welded into the very fabric of his being. Sonny loved Leann before she and Ralph married, but he enlisted in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and lost his opportunity to court her. He never expresses his love openly; however, Leann and Ralph suspect his feelings.
Sonny is good to the family, especially James, their adopted son. He and Joan brought James to Cuba from New Orleans when the baby’s mother abandoned him. Leann and Ralph adopted James and feel in their hearts the child is really Sonny’s, although they do not express those feelings to anyone but each other. Joan remained in Cuba to begin a new life.
Ralph befriended Joan Smith during an earlier encounter when she was under great distress. He found her appealing, but his love for Leann prevailed over the physical attraction he felt for Joan. The lady continues to show her feelings for Ralph, although he remains only a friend to her.Will the marriage of Leann and Ralph survive Through The Storm?
"After having voraciously consumed the first two works in this series, I could not wait for the next installment. So many questions remained for me after the conclusion of book 2, Follow Your Heart, and all of these questions were not just answered in this installment, but embraced with a color and scope that I've come to expect from Taylor. Truly captivating in the development of the entire cast of characters, each person is given a detail unseen in literature today. These are not just silly heroes and heroines prancing about on a page. These are real people, fighting real challenges, loving real loves. If you're looking for a truly well told story, this is your book." ~ Jessie Clever, author of Inevitably a Duchess.
Book Information
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Bethabara Faith Ministryhttp://bit.ly/L8H53f
Historical Heartbeatshttp://bit.ly/1ay2agU
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Through The Storm
Leann’s faith is tested when her desire to have a large, fun-loving, congenial family like the one in which she was raised is threatened; however, she never stops believing the Lord answers prayer and turns to Him for consolation. After eleven years of marriage with one natural-born son, an adopted son, and a foster daughter, Leann does not give up her desire to have more children.
Ralph is proud of his ability to provide for his family on their large productive farm. He takes great pride in his crops and the abundance of their produce. Ralph is content with his lovely wife and three children, but he adores Leann, and she wants more children, so he wants more children. His heart’s desires are to please his wife, raise his three children to be fine responsible adults, and work the land on his farm. Ralph’s pride is wounded and his emotions in a turmoil when he contacts a disease from his school-age children that may render him unable to father more offspring. His very manhood is at risk.
During his illness and confinement, Ralph repents and becomes more humble, thankful, and prayerful in his relationship with God. Ralph’s prayer for healing is answered, and Leann becomes pregnant. They are excited about having another baby, but carrying a baby to full-term is difficult for Leann. She previously had two miscarriages before their one son, Jesse, was born.
Their marriage is threatened by the attraction Sonny, Ralph’s older brother, feels toward Leann, and Joan Smith, a Cuba business woman, displays toward Ralph. Sonny secretly loves Leann. No other woman can take her place in his heart. He tries to keep his feelings at bay, but her memory is welded into the very fabric of his being. Sonny loved Leann before she and Ralph married, but he enlisted in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and lost his opportunity to court her. He never expresses his love openly; however, Leann and Ralph suspect his feelings.
Sonny is good to the family, especially James, their adopted son. He and Joan brought James to Cuba from New Orleans when the baby’s mother abandoned him. Leann and Ralph adopted James and feel in their hearts the child is really Sonny’s, although they do not express those feelings to anyone but each other. Joan remained in Cuba to begin a new life.
Ralph befriended Joan Smith during an earlier encounter when she was under great distress. He found her appealing, but his love for Leann prevailed over the physical attraction he felt for Joan. The lady continues to show her feelings for Ralph, although he remains only a friend to her.Will the marriage of Leann and Ralph survive Through The Storm?
"After having voraciously consumed the first two works in this series, I could not wait for the next installment. So many questions remained for me after the conclusion of book 2, Follow Your Heart, and all of these questions were not just answered in this installment, but embraced with a color and scope that I've come to expect from Taylor. Truly captivating in the development of the entire cast of characters, each person is given a detail unseen in literature today. These are not just silly heroes and heroines prancing about on a page. These are real people, fighting real challenges, loving real loves. If you're looking for a truly well told story, this is your book." ~ Jessie Clever, author of Inevitably a Duchess.
Book Information
Amazonhttp://bit.ly/1ay2agU
Bethabara Faith Ministryhttp://bit.ly/L8H53f
Historical Heartbeatshttp://bit.ly/1ay2agU
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March 27, 2014
Meet Author Lisa Belcastro
Lisa will give away a copy of Shenandoah Nights to a commenter. The winner may select either paperback or ebook. Please leave your email address to enter the drawing.
Welcome Lisa,
Please tell us about your upcoming release.
Hi Brenda, Thanks so much for having me. I’m excited for the release of Shenandoah Dreams, the third book in my Winds of Change trilogy. Dreams will be out early this summer. I spent two years thinking about and living pieces of Melissa Smith’s story. Melissa was the first woman to go missing aboard the schooner Shenandoah, but her story is the third one told. In Dreams, we learn what happened to Melissa on that fateful morning she was reported missing, how she ended up in 1770, and whether her dream man is fact or fantasy. I had so much fun discovering Melissa’s story and writing it down to share with others.
What inspired this story?
I imagined the Winds of Change trilogy while chaperoning my daughter’s weeklong class trip aboard the schooner Shenandoah. The ship is truly a throwback to the Golden Age of Sail. She is wind powered, no auxiliary motor, no electricity, no twentieth century distractions. As we glided through the Vineyard Sound, I imagined what it would have been like to travel aboard the Shenandoah during the American Revolution. The idea became notes, the notes became paragraphs, and suddenly I had a story that became Shenandoah Nights.
What is the story behind the story?
I didn’t have a trilogy in mind when I first wrote Shenandoah Nights. At a lunch meeting with Ramona Tucker of OakTara Publishers, she asked if I could create a trilogy. I said yes without thinking about it, and then had to create two more books.
Why do you write romance?
Happily ever after is my favorite theme. I’m a sucker for a good love story. If I’m not reading it or watching it, then I’m writing a romance.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
Is it cheating to say Martha’s Vineyard? I vacationed here for decades. Eight years ago I arrived for a summer vacation and decided to stay. I love the ocean, the salty air, the tight-knit community, the variety in the landscape, and the peace that seeps through my bones every time I’ve been away and I’m on the ferry heading back to the Island. It is my little bit of paradise.
Which element of story creation is your favorite?
I love dreaming about the characters and what they are doing, where they going and who they are going to meet. It’s as if I’m spending time with friends, and they include me on their amazing adventures.
What inspires or motivates you?
If you’re asking about the inspiration to write, then it’s all about God’s love for us and God’s love expressed through other people. Simple things such as stories about random acts of kindness, Hallmark commercials, or a sappy song can bring me to tears. I’m an avid listener to couples’ real life love stories. Focusing on the joy in the world fills me with ideas for happily ever afters, which is what my heart is all about.
Please tell us about your other books.
Shenandoah Nights and Shenandoah Crossings, the first two books in the Winds of Change trilogy, were released last year. Nights is the first book, and tells Rebecca O’Neill’s story. Rebecca is not happy when she’s asked to chaperone a weeklong class trip aboard the schooner Shenandoah, but unhappy quickly becomes terrified when she wakes up one morning in 1775 and is accused of being a spy for the British Regulars. As if facing charges of treason weren’t enough to worry about, Rebecca soon finds herself falling for Captain Benjamin Reed, a man she has no hope of having a future with. Her life completely out of control, Rebecca must learn to trust in God’s plan for her and to believe that His plan is good. In Shenandoah Crossings, Tess Roberts, only daughter of the present-day captain of the Shenandoah, is fed up with life, men and God. She can’t work at the job she wants because she’s a woman. The only man she’s interested in is her father’s first mate, and he won’t give her the time of day. And the few prayers she’s offered have gone unheard as far as Tess can tell. But she knows how to escape her life. Tess knows where Rebecca has disappeared to, and she is determined to have an adventure and to visit her friend, regardless of the dangers, regardless that her father has forbidden her to go, and regardless of the fact that she may not be able to return. When the first mate Hawk follows her across time with the sole intent of bringing Tess home immediately, sparks fly from more than guns and cannonballs.
Excerpt from Shenandoah Nights:
“I have an idea, Captain,” Rebecca interjected before he could comment. “Why don’t you ask me what it is you would like to know? Perhaps that would be easier?” His open-mouthed expression let her know she’d caught him off guard. Rebecca allowed herself a moment of satisfaction. “As you wish, Madam.” He stood with his legs slightly wider than shoulder length with his arms crossed. In that moment he looked every bit the captain and Rebecca hoped she was ready for him. “Where do the island residents stand? Are they for the King or the colony?” Finally! An easy question she could pull from a history test. “They are fairly cautious, Captain, though most favor the colony. There was a meeting in June and almost all of the young and able men signed up to serve. There were Vineyarders serving at Bunker Hill, and I believe in Lexington, too.” Rebecca paused to see if the captain was interested or if she had said something to abate his curiosity. He motioned with his right hand for her to continue. Adam appeared through the galley’s hatch. “Are you talking war with a lady, Captain?” “No, Adam, I am asking about life on the island.” Adam gave the captain a hard fatherly look and frowned. “Sounded like talk of war to me. Why not ask Mrs. O’Neill to play a game of piquet? She seemed quite capable with Jonah. She may be good enough to play you.” The captain matched his stare. “She is not here to be entertained, Adam.” “Quite right, Captain. But as she is here, no harm in passing the time of day. We shan’t be sailing today.” Adam placed a deck of cards in front of Rebecca. “I brought these for ye just in case.” Rebecca picked up the cards and began to shuffle. She gave the captain a challenging look then asked sweetly, “Do you know how to play piquet, Captain?” “Aye, Mrs. O’Neill, I am well acquainted with the game.” “If you’ve nothing better to do, perhaps we could play while you question me? I promise not to beat you too soundly.” Rebecca picked up the deck of cards and pulled out the twenty lower ones. “Shall I deal first, Captain?” she asked while expertly shuffling the remaining thirty-two cards. “Indeed, Mrs. O’Neill. Ladies first.” The captain lowered his six-foot frame to the roof deck and sat, an inch or two closer than necessary, facing Rebecca. Rebecca arched the cards in a perfect shuffle and listened to the rhythmical sound as they fell into place. “Have you played often, Mrs. O’Neill?” Rebecca shrugged nonchalantly and dealt them each twelve cards. She expected a steady stream of questions during the game but found there was little conversation. The captain focused on the cards, speaking only to make a declaration or tally points. He dealt the fourth game, ahead in the count two games to one. Rebecca immediately lowered her hand to the deck calling, “carte blanche.” The captain reached across to fan her cards and brushed his fingers over hers. Goosebumps moved up her arm like ripples on the water. Her body gave a slight shiver. She needed air. She caught the amused look on the captain’s face as she was about to snatch her hand back. Her emotions reeled. He’d done it on purpose. He’d wanted to touch her, to see her reaction. Of all the . . . Rebecca couldn’t finish the thought. She didn’t want to think about her reaction or his desire to tease and touch her. She put on her best poker face and asked politely, “Looking for face cards, Captain?” He stared into her eyes. “Aye, Madam. One should never underestimate one’s opponent.” She swallowed the lump in her throat. “No, Captain, one should not. It is your move, Sir.”
Lisa’s Bio:
Lisa Belcastro lives with her family on Martha’s Vineyard. She loves chocolate, reading, writing, running, working in her gardens, including weeding, and almost all outdoor activities—as long as the temperature is above sixty degrees! This winter has not been fun for Lisa. Being on or near the water is pure joy for her, and she can’t wait for the warmer weather to arrive.When she’s not at her desk working on her next novel or writing the cuisine column for Vineyard Style Magazine, Lisa is volunteering at her daughter’s school, serving in her church community, gardening, trying to run a marathon a month, or walking the beach with her husband looking for sea glass.
Contact Lisa:
http://www.amazon.com/Shenandoah-Nights-Lisa-Belcastro/dp/1602903786
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPU3PA4
www.lisabelcastro.com
www.facebook.com/belcastrolisa
https://twitter.com/LisaBelcastro19
http://www.pinterest.com/mom1runner/
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Welcome Lisa,
Please tell us about your upcoming release.
Hi Brenda, Thanks so much for having me. I’m excited for the release of Shenandoah Dreams, the third book in my Winds of Change trilogy. Dreams will be out early this summer. I spent two years thinking about and living pieces of Melissa Smith’s story. Melissa was the first woman to go missing aboard the schooner Shenandoah, but her story is the third one told. In Dreams, we learn what happened to Melissa on that fateful morning she was reported missing, how she ended up in 1770, and whether her dream man is fact or fantasy. I had so much fun discovering Melissa’s story and writing it down to share with others.
What inspired this story?
I imagined the Winds of Change trilogy while chaperoning my daughter’s weeklong class trip aboard the schooner Shenandoah. The ship is truly a throwback to the Golden Age of Sail. She is wind powered, no auxiliary motor, no electricity, no twentieth century distractions. As we glided through the Vineyard Sound, I imagined what it would have been like to travel aboard the Shenandoah during the American Revolution. The idea became notes, the notes became paragraphs, and suddenly I had a story that became Shenandoah Nights.
What is the story behind the story?
I didn’t have a trilogy in mind when I first wrote Shenandoah Nights. At a lunch meeting with Ramona Tucker of OakTara Publishers, she asked if I could create a trilogy. I said yes without thinking about it, and then had to create two more books.
Why do you write romance?
Happily ever after is my favorite theme. I’m a sucker for a good love story. If I’m not reading it or watching it, then I’m writing a romance.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
Is it cheating to say Martha’s Vineyard? I vacationed here for decades. Eight years ago I arrived for a summer vacation and decided to stay. I love the ocean, the salty air, the tight-knit community, the variety in the landscape, and the peace that seeps through my bones every time I’ve been away and I’m on the ferry heading back to the Island. It is my little bit of paradise.
Which element of story creation is your favorite?
I love dreaming about the characters and what they are doing, where they going and who they are going to meet. It’s as if I’m spending time with friends, and they include me on their amazing adventures.
What inspires or motivates you?
If you’re asking about the inspiration to write, then it’s all about God’s love for us and God’s love expressed through other people. Simple things such as stories about random acts of kindness, Hallmark commercials, or a sappy song can bring me to tears. I’m an avid listener to couples’ real life love stories. Focusing on the joy in the world fills me with ideas for happily ever afters, which is what my heart is all about.
Please tell us about your other books.
Shenandoah Nights and Shenandoah Crossings, the first two books in the Winds of Change trilogy, were released last year. Nights is the first book, and tells Rebecca O’Neill’s story. Rebecca is not happy when she’s asked to chaperone a weeklong class trip aboard the schooner Shenandoah, but unhappy quickly becomes terrified when she wakes up one morning in 1775 and is accused of being a spy for the British Regulars. As if facing charges of treason weren’t enough to worry about, Rebecca soon finds herself falling for Captain Benjamin Reed, a man she has no hope of having a future with. Her life completely out of control, Rebecca must learn to trust in God’s plan for her and to believe that His plan is good. In Shenandoah Crossings, Tess Roberts, only daughter of the present-day captain of the Shenandoah, is fed up with life, men and God. She can’t work at the job she wants because she’s a woman. The only man she’s interested in is her father’s first mate, and he won’t give her the time of day. And the few prayers she’s offered have gone unheard as far as Tess can tell. But she knows how to escape her life. Tess knows where Rebecca has disappeared to, and she is determined to have an adventure and to visit her friend, regardless of the dangers, regardless that her father has forbidden her to go, and regardless of the fact that she may not be able to return. When the first mate Hawk follows her across time with the sole intent of bringing Tess home immediately, sparks fly from more than guns and cannonballs.
Excerpt from Shenandoah Nights:
“I have an idea, Captain,” Rebecca interjected before he could comment. “Why don’t you ask me what it is you would like to know? Perhaps that would be easier?” His open-mouthed expression let her know she’d caught him off guard. Rebecca allowed herself a moment of satisfaction. “As you wish, Madam.” He stood with his legs slightly wider than shoulder length with his arms crossed. In that moment he looked every bit the captain and Rebecca hoped she was ready for him. “Where do the island residents stand? Are they for the King or the colony?” Finally! An easy question she could pull from a history test. “They are fairly cautious, Captain, though most favor the colony. There was a meeting in June and almost all of the young and able men signed up to serve. There were Vineyarders serving at Bunker Hill, and I believe in Lexington, too.” Rebecca paused to see if the captain was interested or if she had said something to abate his curiosity. He motioned with his right hand for her to continue. Adam appeared through the galley’s hatch. “Are you talking war with a lady, Captain?” “No, Adam, I am asking about life on the island.” Adam gave the captain a hard fatherly look and frowned. “Sounded like talk of war to me. Why not ask Mrs. O’Neill to play a game of piquet? She seemed quite capable with Jonah. She may be good enough to play you.” The captain matched his stare. “She is not here to be entertained, Adam.” “Quite right, Captain. But as she is here, no harm in passing the time of day. We shan’t be sailing today.” Adam placed a deck of cards in front of Rebecca. “I brought these for ye just in case.” Rebecca picked up the cards and began to shuffle. She gave the captain a challenging look then asked sweetly, “Do you know how to play piquet, Captain?” “Aye, Mrs. O’Neill, I am well acquainted with the game.” “If you’ve nothing better to do, perhaps we could play while you question me? I promise not to beat you too soundly.” Rebecca picked up the deck of cards and pulled out the twenty lower ones. “Shall I deal first, Captain?” she asked while expertly shuffling the remaining thirty-two cards. “Indeed, Mrs. O’Neill. Ladies first.” The captain lowered his six-foot frame to the roof deck and sat, an inch or two closer than necessary, facing Rebecca. Rebecca arched the cards in a perfect shuffle and listened to the rhythmical sound as they fell into place. “Have you played often, Mrs. O’Neill?” Rebecca shrugged nonchalantly and dealt them each twelve cards. She expected a steady stream of questions during the game but found there was little conversation. The captain focused on the cards, speaking only to make a declaration or tally points. He dealt the fourth game, ahead in the count two games to one. Rebecca immediately lowered her hand to the deck calling, “carte blanche.” The captain reached across to fan her cards and brushed his fingers over hers. Goosebumps moved up her arm like ripples on the water. Her body gave a slight shiver. She needed air. She caught the amused look on the captain’s face as she was about to snatch her hand back. Her emotions reeled. He’d done it on purpose. He’d wanted to touch her, to see her reaction. Of all the . . . Rebecca couldn’t finish the thought. She didn’t want to think about her reaction or his desire to tease and touch her. She put on her best poker face and asked politely, “Looking for face cards, Captain?” He stared into her eyes. “Aye, Madam. One should never underestimate one’s opponent.” She swallowed the lump in her throat. “No, Captain, one should not. It is your move, Sir.”
Lisa’s Bio:
Lisa Belcastro lives with her family on Martha’s Vineyard. She loves chocolate, reading, writing, running, working in her gardens, including weeding, and almost all outdoor activities—as long as the temperature is above sixty degrees! This winter has not been fun for Lisa. Being on or near the water is pure joy for her, and she can’t wait for the warmer weather to arrive.When she’s not at her desk working on her next novel or writing the cuisine column for Vineyard Style Magazine, Lisa is volunteering at her daughter’s school, serving in her church community, gardening, trying to run a marathon a month, or walking the beach with her husband looking for sea glass.
Contact Lisa:
http://www.amazon.com/Shenandoah-Nights-Lisa-Belcastro/dp/1602903786
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00IPU3PA4
www.lisabelcastro.com
www.facebook.com/belcastrolisa
https://twitter.com/LisaBelcastro19
http://www.pinterest.com/mom1runner/
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March 20, 2014
Meet Author Sarah Richmond
I will offer a prize: an ebook download to a reader who leaves a comment on the day of my post. She may choose any of my books.
Biography:
Sarah Richmond is the author of ten published historical romances. She was listed as #4 in historical romance sales on Amazon.com for her Edwardian novel: A Most Ineligible Suitor.
Living in Southern California, Sarah just bought a house she is trying to restore to its former glory. She’s a member of RWA-San Diego chapter and the Faith, Hope and Love RWA chapter.
What is your latest release?
My latest release is a revised edition of my first historical which I have called Past Forgetting.
Tell us what inspired this story.I lived in Bristol, England for two years and was intrigued that the houses had their own names. The novel PAST FORGETTING was born in the house we rented. What if a house could be a character in a book? What if that house kept the heroine a prisoner?The title Past Forgetting is fascinating. Tell us the story behind the story.Past Forgetting is about revenge and letting go of the past so the hero and heroine can live their lives in the present.
Why do you write romance?
I love happy endings, the joy of finding love and being in a relationship and I believe love heals all wounds.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
Home
Which element of story creation is your favorite?
I’m a researcher, sometimes to my own detriment because I spend eons immersed in historical fiction and non-fiction. I’m also a plotter and think a long time about the story, but once I begin writing, the characters take over and tell their own story. I like to set the story in the context of an historical event, which of course I love to research, but the character’s reaction to the event is the real story.
What inspires you?
A good idea for a villain inspires me. People-watching inspires me.Other writers who tell remarkable stories inspire and motivate me.
Please tell us about your other books.
My published books are historical. My novella, Mexican Spur, is set in the Nevada territory. My hero and heroine are married but their marriage has become seriously frayed by the death of their baby and the pressures of living in a pioneer town.
Another book set in Nevada, Brides of Serendipity, tells the stories of three women whose pluck and determination are the embodiments of the pioneer spirit.
Several of my books are set in Edwardian England, a time when women were agitating for their right to vote and own property. As you can probably tell, I love a feisty heroine who--sometimes reluctantly--finds herself in a position of leadership. All of my heroines have a strong moral center which, I believe, brings about change for the good.
Reviews:
The idea behind the book is intriguing and shows original thinking by an imaginative author as she constructs a world with a different view, one in which you will enjoy your visit. The story will pull you along as the very human characters search for a way out of a their dilemma. The descriptive passages contain the mixture of color and light that will enable any reader to picture the passing scenes, the homes, the clothes.
Set in an English country manor, the story takes place in two time zones. The idea behind it is fresh and requires only that the reader suspend any skepticism about time travel for a richly rewarding read.
Joanna Blake and Dr. William Thomas are linked by the present and each is a prisoner of the past. Dr. Thomas comes into Joanna's life through the intervention of the vicar who tells him that the young woman needs help because she never leaves her house. He takes on the task of curing what he supposes to be agoraphobia and learns the problem is something very different, something beyond his experience.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to read for relaxation and pure enjoyment.
Review by Anne K Edwards, author of Death Comes Knocking,
for ebook-reviews.net
PAST FORGETTING
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Biography:
Sarah Richmond is the author of ten published historical romances. She was listed as #4 in historical romance sales on Amazon.com for her Edwardian novel: A Most Ineligible Suitor.
Living in Southern California, Sarah just bought a house she is trying to restore to its former glory. She’s a member of RWA-San Diego chapter and the Faith, Hope and Love RWA chapter.
What is your latest release?
My latest release is a revised edition of my first historical which I have called Past Forgetting.
Tell us what inspired this story.I lived in Bristol, England for two years and was intrigued that the houses had their own names. The novel PAST FORGETTING was born in the house we rented. What if a house could be a character in a book? What if that house kept the heroine a prisoner?The title Past Forgetting is fascinating. Tell us the story behind the story.Past Forgetting is about revenge and letting go of the past so the hero and heroine can live their lives in the present.
Why do you write romance?
I love happy endings, the joy of finding love and being in a relationship and I believe love heals all wounds.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
Home
Which element of story creation is your favorite?
I’m a researcher, sometimes to my own detriment because I spend eons immersed in historical fiction and non-fiction. I’m also a plotter and think a long time about the story, but once I begin writing, the characters take over and tell their own story. I like to set the story in the context of an historical event, which of course I love to research, but the character’s reaction to the event is the real story.
What inspires you?
A good idea for a villain inspires me. People-watching inspires me.Other writers who tell remarkable stories inspire and motivate me.
Please tell us about your other books.
My published books are historical. My novella, Mexican Spur, is set in the Nevada territory. My hero and heroine are married but their marriage has become seriously frayed by the death of their baby and the pressures of living in a pioneer town.
Another book set in Nevada, Brides of Serendipity, tells the stories of three women whose pluck and determination are the embodiments of the pioneer spirit.
Several of my books are set in Edwardian England, a time when women were agitating for their right to vote and own property. As you can probably tell, I love a feisty heroine who--sometimes reluctantly--finds herself in a position of leadership. All of my heroines have a strong moral center which, I believe, brings about change for the good.
Reviews:
The idea behind the book is intriguing and shows original thinking by an imaginative author as she constructs a world with a different view, one in which you will enjoy your visit. The story will pull you along as the very human characters search for a way out of a their dilemma. The descriptive passages contain the mixture of color and light that will enable any reader to picture the passing scenes, the homes, the clothes.
Set in an English country manor, the story takes place in two time zones. The idea behind it is fresh and requires only that the reader suspend any skepticism about time travel for a richly rewarding read.
Joanna Blake and Dr. William Thomas are linked by the present and each is a prisoner of the past. Dr. Thomas comes into Joanna's life through the intervention of the vicar who tells him that the young woman needs help because she never leaves her house. He takes on the task of curing what he supposes to be agoraphobia and learns the problem is something very different, something beyond his experience.
I highly recommend this book to anyone who likes to read for relaxation and pure enjoyment.
Review by Anne K Edwards, author of Death Comes Knocking,
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March 15, 2014
Join the Street Team
Join the Friends of Author Brenda B. Taylor
Calling all lovers of historical fiction with elements of romance and faith to become beta readers and reviewers in my friends team and help spread the word about my current and future releases. Beta readers and reviewers will receive a copy of the requested ebook in mobi, ePub, or PDF format. Every author needs help spreading the word, and you can be part of the process. All you need to do is share honest, positive reviews of my books, and recommend the books to other readers, friends, and family. Other ways you can help is to visit sites where I’m a guest blogger and leave a comment. Follow me on Twitter, re-tweet posts about my books, or make up your own. Like my Facebook page, and leave a comment.
The books currently available for review are the three published books in the Wades of Crawford County saga; Heaven Must Wait, Follow Your Heart, and Through The Storm.
A new historical novel set in the Scottish Highlands of 1508 A.D. is soon to be released. Read the story of Sir Andrew Dubh Monroe and Maidie Monroe (her name means Pearl).
Excerpt:
Andrew motioned for two of the Monroe men to secure the warrior’s plaide-wrapped body on the back of his horse. He then turned to Gavin, “Let’s go home, Brother.”
“Aye, I’m ready,” Gavin answered with a broad smile for his chief. “Ye are surely the Black Falcon of Ferindonald, Andrew Dubh Monroe.”
Andrew smiled at the tanist before the two men turned their horses toward the camp and home. Maidie awaited, and naught would keep her from him again.
If you are interested, leave a comment with your email address at the end of this blog or contact me at brendataylor@me.com, and I will get in touch with you.
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Calling all lovers of historical fiction with elements of romance and faith to become beta readers and reviewers in my friends team and help spread the word about my current and future releases. Beta readers and reviewers will receive a copy of the requested ebook in mobi, ePub, or PDF format. Every author needs help spreading the word, and you can be part of the process. All you need to do is share honest, positive reviews of my books, and recommend the books to other readers, friends, and family. Other ways you can help is to visit sites where I’m a guest blogger and leave a comment. Follow me on Twitter, re-tweet posts about my books, or make up your own. Like my Facebook page, and leave a comment.
The books currently available for review are the three published books in the Wades of Crawford County saga; Heaven Must Wait, Follow Your Heart, and Through The Storm.
A new historical novel set in the Scottish Highlands of 1508 A.D. is soon to be released. Read the story of Sir Andrew Dubh Monroe and Maidie Monroe (her name means Pearl).
Excerpt:
Andrew motioned for two of the Monroe men to secure the warrior’s plaide-wrapped body on the back of his horse. He then turned to Gavin, “Let’s go home, Brother.”
“Aye, I’m ready,” Gavin answered with a broad smile for his chief. “Ye are surely the Black Falcon of Ferindonald, Andrew Dubh Monroe.”
Andrew smiled at the tanist before the two men turned their horses toward the camp and home. Maidie awaited, and naught would keep her from him again.
If you are interested, leave a comment with your email address at the end of this blog or contact me at brendataylor@me.com, and I will get in touch with you.
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March 12, 2014
The National Wallace Monument
William Wallace MonumentThe National Wallace Monument (generally known as the Wallace Monument) is a tower standing on the summit of Abbey Craig, a hilltop near Stirling in Scotland. It commemorates Sir William Wallace (c. 1270-1305), the 13th century Scottish national hero, who lead the fight for Scottish independence against Edward I of England.
Old Stirling Bridge and Wallace MonumentThe tower was constructed following a fundraising campaign, which accompanied a resurgence of Scottish national identity in the 19th century. The monument, built in the Victorian style of architecture, was completed in 1869.
Spiral StaircaseThe tower stands on the Abbey Craig, a volcanic crag above Cambuskenneth Abbey, from which Wallace was said to have watched the gathering of the army of King Edward I of England, just before the Battle of Stirling Bridge. My husband and I climbed the 246 step spiral staircase to the viewing gallery inside the monument’s crown. The view provides expansive views of the Ochil Hills and the Forth Valley. Below are photographs taken from the viewing gallery.
Viewing Gallery at the Top
The Great Hall of Stirling Castle From the Top
Stirling Castle
View of the Battlefield From the Top
View From the TopA number of artifacts believed to have belonged to Wallace are on display inside the monument, including the Wallace Sword–a 5′, 4″ long sword weighing almost six pounds. Inside is also a Hall of Heroes, a series of busts of famous Scots, effectively a small national Hall of Fame.
William Wallace
Wallace Sword
Stained Glass Window
John Knox
The monument is being renovated for the 2014 Year of Homecoming Scotland.
BraveheartThe movie Braveheart, with Mel Gibson, was based on the life of William Wallace and his fight for independence. Wallace was captured and executed by the English before Robert the Bruce (1274-1329) led the Scots to independence at the Battle of Bannockburn (1314) not far from the site of the Battle of Stirling Bridge (1297).
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March 4, 2014
Leann Frances Clark Wade
Leann Frances Clark WadeThe novels, Heaven Must Wait and Through The Storm, are on sale this week at Smashwords. Heaven Must Wait is free and Follow Your Heart is 50% off. Use coupon code RW100 for Heaven Must Wait and REW50 for Follow Your Heart at check out. Follow the links for savings.Heaven Must Wait: http://bit.ly/MKVYZB Follow Your Heart: http://bit.ly/1mStb67Leann Frances Clark Wade was a young wife and mother in post-Civil War Missouri. Times were difficult for families after the war. The state of Missouri was decimated with outlaw gangs roaming the countryside. Crops were destroyed, livestock stolen or confiscated, and many male family members killed or crippled in combat. Leann worked alongside her husband, working the land, planting and harvesting crops, and taking care of home and children. She had the independent spirit and strong will of a frontier woman, but depended on Ralph’s strength during the difficult times.
Leann Longed for SpringLeann loved her husband and children. She was raised in a large, fun-loving, God-fearing family. When she married and went to live with Ralph on their farm, she felt isolated and alone. The first winter on the farm was severe with an abundance of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures. Leann got pregnant and Ralph was overly protective of her. He didn’t want to take the chance of Leann causing harm to herself or the baby, so she stayed inside the cabin, not even venturing outdoors to visit her family who lived ten miles away, or making the trip into Cuba. Leann’s father and several of her siblings contacted influenza which also made visiting her family impossible.
The Road to TownOne cold winter day, Leann had a special visitor, making the bleak winter a trifle more tolerable. The visitor was Sonny Wade, Ralph’s older brother and Civil War veteran, who courted Leann before going to war. Sonny’s absence gave Ralph room to move in and win her affections. Leann felt attraction for handsome, restless Sonny, but her heart belonged to the settled farmer, Ralph.Leann felt having a large family like the one in which she was raised would solve the problem of her loneliness, however, problems arose. Leann’s and Ralph’s love for each other was tested during those early years, but their overcoming faith and commitment to each other brought them through the trying times.
Follow Your HeartExcerpt:
“Think I’ll be going on back to the folks', Ralph. It’s getting darker and colder outside. I’ll get my horse from the barn. By the way, thank-you for taking care of him.” Sonny walked over to Leann. Taking her hand, he bowed slightly. “Thanks for the delicious meal, little sister. I’ll be back before long to check on you and this guy.” Sonny nodded toward Ralph. He stood to shake hands with his brother, but Sonny gave him a hug instead. “Stay warm, big fellow, and take care of your lady.”
Ralph looked at Sonny’s handsome grinning face and managed to give his wayward sibling a pat on the back. Now, he felt guilty. “Good to see you. Come anytime.”
The two men walked to the door. Leann rose from the chair and followed. Sonny took his coat from its peg then bundled up tightly before going outside into the cold.
With a smile, he reached into his coat pocket and pulled out a small cloth bag. “Here’s the wedding gift I didn’t get to give you, being inebriated and all.”
He placed the small but heavy bag into Ralph’s hand, opened the door, stepped to the porch, and closed the door securely against the wind.
Ralph's sweet wife looked at him with tear-brimmed eyes, went back to the chair, and sat with folded hands without speaking. She wiped her eyes with the apron. He took the chair across from her but didn’t know what to say. Leann loved him, but loneliness overwhelmed her, and he did act a fool around Sonny, which didn’t help the situation. Ralph’s heart ached while watching her misery. What could he do to make things better for her?
“The first company we’ve had in a while and you were rude.” Her voice broke.
“I’m sorry, Leann,” he finally managed. “I’ll try to be nice to my rascal brother. I really love him, but he can irritate me to no end, especially when it comes to you. I love you and will do anything in my power to make you happy.”
She silently dabbed at her wet eyes.
“Things will be okay, hon. Spring’s just around the corner. We’ll visit our families and they can come to see us. We can go to church. It won’t be long, now.” He placed the small bag on the table beside the chair and rose to pull her up to him. He held her tightly and felt the sobs shaking her body.
“I know, Ralph,” Leann said with tears in her voice. “I know.” He stroked her cheek with the back of his thumb then caressed her lips with a gentle kiss.
February 26, 2014
Toby, the Big Cur Dog
Toby, the Big Cur Dog
Jesse Wade and Toby
The Wades of Crawford County, Leann and Ralph, live on a farm five miles from the small town of Cuba, Missouri during the post-Civil War era. The farm's livestock play an important role in family's livelihood, but the most interesting animal, the one I really enjoyed writing into the stories, is the big cur dog named Toby. Jesse, Ralph and Leann's six-year-old son in Through The Storm, claimed Toby as his special friend. Toby came out of the woods one day to take up residence under the Wades' back steps. Jesse immediately fell in love with the big cur and the two became inseparable. Toby followed Jesse to school, but the teacher chased the dog away, much to Jesse's chagrin.
Toby stayed close to Jesse when the little boy was sick and could not lift his head from the bed pillow. Leann relented and let Toby sleep in Jesse's room, but only if Jim, the older brother, washed the dog so he wouldn't smell and had clean hair. Jesse had a bad habit of nuzzling Toby's fur and getting dog hair in his mouth.
Toby saved Leann and Jesse when they were lost in the cornfield during a heavy thunderstorm. He led Ralph to each one. Leann learned to love and appreciate the large dog, but she still scolded Jesse when he got dog hair in his mouth. Nuzzling Toby remained outside the limit of Leann's tolerance.
Below is a excerpt from the third book in the Wades of Crawford County series, Through The Storm, when Toby helped save Leann and Jesse during the thunderstorm.
Leann and Jim made their way to the cornfield in the now-pouring rain. The thunder grew closer, louder. She tried calling Jesse but was afraid her voice couldn't be heard over the storm. A bolt of lightning flashed close by, right in front of her. With an earsplitting blast, a tree on the hill exploded in a burst of light. Leann screamed. Jim started running to find Jesse. Leann tried running to keep up with Jim. She tripped on her long skirt, now sagging under the weight of the water, and fell into the mud, losing sight of Jim and Toby in the tall corn. She wanted to scream for Jim, but he needed to find Jesse, so she sat in the mud, crying. She could do nothing but pray the Lord would help Jim get to Jesse and bring him to safety.
Leann lost all perception of time. It seemed she sat in the mud crying and praying for an eternity. Lightning flashed around her. Thunder rolled. Her imagination saw Jesse lying among the corn stalks after being struck by lightning. Crying harder, she buried her face in her hands. Where were Jim and Jesse? Where were her sons?
Suddenly, Toby licked her hands."Where did you come from? You need to be finding Jesse," she scolded the dog between sobs.
Large hands reached out of nowhere, pulling her to her feet. Astonished, she looked up into her husband's dark and troubled eyes under the wide-brimmed leather hat dripping with water.
The Wades of Crawford County series is a poignant tale of a love strong enough to survive the hard times in post-Civil War Missouri, and woven with the cords of family values and faith
"Truly captivating in the development of the entire cast of characters, each person is given a detail unseen in literature today. These are not just silly heroes and heroines prancing about on a page. These are real people, fighting real challenges, loving real loves. If you're looking for a truly well told story, this is your book." ~ Jessie
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Jesse Wade and TobyThe Wades of Crawford County, Leann and Ralph, live on a farm five miles from the small town of Cuba, Missouri during the post-Civil War era. The farm's livestock play an important role in family's livelihood, but the most interesting animal, the one I really enjoyed writing into the stories, is the big cur dog named Toby. Jesse, Ralph and Leann's six-year-old son in Through The Storm, claimed Toby as his special friend. Toby came out of the woods one day to take up residence under the Wades' back steps. Jesse immediately fell in love with the big cur and the two became inseparable. Toby followed Jesse to school, but the teacher chased the dog away, much to Jesse's chagrin.
Toby stayed close to Jesse when the little boy was sick and could not lift his head from the bed pillow. Leann relented and let Toby sleep in Jesse's room, but only if Jim, the older brother, washed the dog so he wouldn't smell and had clean hair. Jesse had a bad habit of nuzzling Toby's fur and getting dog hair in his mouth.
Toby saved Leann and Jesse when they were lost in the cornfield during a heavy thunderstorm. He led Ralph to each one. Leann learned to love and appreciate the large dog, but she still scolded Jesse when he got dog hair in his mouth. Nuzzling Toby remained outside the limit of Leann's tolerance.
Below is a excerpt from the third book in the Wades of Crawford County series, Through The Storm, when Toby helped save Leann and Jesse during the thunderstorm.
Leann and Jim made their way to the cornfield in the now-pouring rain. The thunder grew closer, louder. She tried calling Jesse but was afraid her voice couldn't be heard over the storm. A bolt of lightning flashed close by, right in front of her. With an earsplitting blast, a tree on the hill exploded in a burst of light. Leann screamed. Jim started running to find Jesse. Leann tried running to keep up with Jim. She tripped on her long skirt, now sagging under the weight of the water, and fell into the mud, losing sight of Jim and Toby in the tall corn. She wanted to scream for Jim, but he needed to find Jesse, so she sat in the mud, crying. She could do nothing but pray the Lord would help Jim get to Jesse and bring him to safety.
Leann lost all perception of time. It seemed she sat in the mud crying and praying for an eternity. Lightning flashed around her. Thunder rolled. Her imagination saw Jesse lying among the corn stalks after being struck by lightning. Crying harder, she buried her face in her hands. Where were Jim and Jesse? Where were her sons?
Suddenly, Toby licked her hands."Where did you come from? You need to be finding Jesse," she scolded the dog between sobs.
Large hands reached out of nowhere, pulling her to her feet. Astonished, she looked up into her husband's dark and troubled eyes under the wide-brimmed leather hat dripping with water.
The Wades of Crawford County series is a poignant tale of a love strong enough to survive the hard times in post-Civil War Missouri, and woven with the cords of family values and faith
"Truly captivating in the development of the entire cast of characters, each person is given a detail unseen in literature today. These are not just silly heroes and heroines prancing about on a page. These are real people, fighting real challenges, loving real loves. If you're looking for a truly well told story, this is your book." ~ Jessie
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Toby, the Big Cur DogJesse Wade and TobyThe Wades of Craw...
Toby, the Big Cur Dog
Jesse Wade and Toby
The Wades of Crawford County, Leann and Ralph, live on a farm five miles from the small town of Cuba, Missouri during the post-Civil War era. The farm's livestock play an important role in family's livelihood, but the most interesting animal, the one I really enjoyed writing into the stories, is the big cur dog named Toby. Jesse, Ralph and Leann's six-year-old son in Through The Storm, claimed Toby as his special friend. Toby came out of the woods one day to take up residence under the Wades' back steps. Jesse immediately fell in love with the big cur and the two became inseparable. Toby followed Jesse to school, but the teacher chased the dog away, much to Jesse's chagrin.
Toby stayed close to Jesse when the little boy was sick and could not lift his head from the bed pillow. Leann relented and let Toby sleep in Jesse's room, but only if Jim, the older brother, washed the dog so he wouldn't smell and had clean hair. Jesse had a bad habit of nuzzling Toby's fur and getting dog hair in his mouth.
Toby saved Leann and Jesse when they were lost in the cornfield during a heavy thunderstorm. He led Ralph to each one. Leann learned to love and appreciate the large dog, but she still scolded Jesse when he got dog hair in his mouth. Nuzzling Toby remained outside the limit of Leann's tolerance.
Below is a excerpt from the third book in the Wades of Crawford County series, Through The Storm, when Toby helped save Leann and Jesse during the thunderstorm.
Leann and Jim made their way to the cornfield in the now-pouring rain. The thunder grew closer, louder. She tried calling Jesse but was afraid her voice couldn't be heard over the storm. A bolt of lightning flashed close by, right in front of her. With an earsplitting blast, a tree on the hill exploded in a burst of light. Leann screamed. Jim started running to find Jesse. Leann tried running to keep up with Jim. She tripped on her long skirt, now sagging under the weight of the water, and fell into the mud, losing sight of Jim and Toby in the tall corn. She wanted to scream for Jim, but he needed to find Jesse, so she sat in the mud, crying. She could do nothing but pray the Lord would help Jim get to Jesse and bring him to safety.
Leann lost all perception of time. It seemed she sat in the mud crying and praying for an eternity. Lightning flashed around her. Thunder rolled. Her imagination saw Jesse lying among the corn stalks after being struck by lightning. Crying harder, she buried her face in her hands. Where were Jim and Jesse? Where were her sons?
Suddenly, Toby licked her hands."Where did you come from? You need to be finding Jesse," she scolded the dog between sobs.
Large hands reached out of nowhere, pulling her to her feet. Astonished, she looked up into her husband's dark and troubled eyes under the wide-brimmed leather hat dripping with water.
The Wades of Crawford County series is a poignant tale of a love strong enough to survive the hard times in post-Civil War Missouri, and woven with the cords of family values and faith
"Truly captivating in the development of the entire cast of characters, each person is given a detail unseen in literature today. These are not just silly heroes and heroines prancing about on a page. These are real people, fighting real challenges, loving real loves. If you're looking for a truly well told story, this is your book." ~ Jessie
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Jesse Wade and TobyThe Wades of Crawford County, Leann and Ralph, live on a farm five miles from the small town of Cuba, Missouri during the post-Civil War era. The farm's livestock play an important role in family's livelihood, but the most interesting animal, the one I really enjoyed writing into the stories, is the big cur dog named Toby. Jesse, Ralph and Leann's six-year-old son in Through The Storm, claimed Toby as his special friend. Toby came out of the woods one day to take up residence under the Wades' back steps. Jesse immediately fell in love with the big cur and the two became inseparable. Toby followed Jesse to school, but the teacher chased the dog away, much to Jesse's chagrin.
Toby stayed close to Jesse when the little boy was sick and could not lift his head from the bed pillow. Leann relented and let Toby sleep in Jesse's room, but only if Jim, the older brother, washed the dog so he wouldn't smell and had clean hair. Jesse had a bad habit of nuzzling Toby's fur and getting dog hair in his mouth.
Toby saved Leann and Jesse when they were lost in the cornfield during a heavy thunderstorm. He led Ralph to each one. Leann learned to love and appreciate the large dog, but she still scolded Jesse when he got dog hair in his mouth. Nuzzling Toby remained outside the limit of Leann's tolerance.
Below is a excerpt from the third book in the Wades of Crawford County series, Through The Storm, when Toby helped save Leann and Jesse during the thunderstorm.
Leann and Jim made their way to the cornfield in the now-pouring rain. The thunder grew closer, louder. She tried calling Jesse but was afraid her voice couldn't be heard over the storm. A bolt of lightning flashed close by, right in front of her. With an earsplitting blast, a tree on the hill exploded in a burst of light. Leann screamed. Jim started running to find Jesse. Leann tried running to keep up with Jim. She tripped on her long skirt, now sagging under the weight of the water, and fell into the mud, losing sight of Jim and Toby in the tall corn. She wanted to scream for Jim, but he needed to find Jesse, so she sat in the mud, crying. She could do nothing but pray the Lord would help Jim get to Jesse and bring him to safety.
Leann lost all perception of time. It seemed she sat in the mud crying and praying for an eternity. Lightning flashed around her. Thunder rolled. Her imagination saw Jesse lying among the corn stalks after being struck by lightning. Crying harder, she buried her face in her hands. Where were Jim and Jesse? Where were her sons?
Suddenly, Toby licked her hands."Where did you come from? You need to be finding Jesse," she scolded the dog between sobs.
Large hands reached out of nowhere, pulling her to her feet. Astonished, she looked up into her husband's dark and troubled eyes under the wide-brimmed leather hat dripping with water.
The Wades of Crawford County series is a poignant tale of a love strong enough to survive the hard times in post-Civil War Missouri, and woven with the cords of family values and faith
"Truly captivating in the development of the entire cast of characters, each person is given a detail unseen in literature today. These are not just silly heroes and heroines prancing about on a page. These are real people, fighting real challenges, loving real loves. If you're looking for a truly well told story, this is your book." ~ Jessie
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