A Place in My Heart

Rubyville #4

by Deborah Ann Dykeman, Julia Ryan (Illustrations)

Love at first sight isn’t a ticket to a lifetime of happiness Evelyn Barton Hanover has always been a tomboy at heart. She is ready to graduate and leave Rubyville, exploring the unknown. Her mother, Helen, has plans for Evelyn, as well. Plans that include staying in Rubyville and marrying the capable and responsible Aaron Darby. Richard King isn’t looking for anyone in particular. Yet when Evelyn turns her gaze on Richard at the Senior Prom, he is swept away and starts making plans of his own. Evelyn must decide whether to live her life as she desires, or to follow the course her mother has set. Does choosing one way have to mean losing so much? Growing up and seeking happiness with the one you love is natural. Learning to walk with God in opposition is not always easy. But it is a choice we have to make. Will these three be able to live with the choices made?

254 pages, Paperback

First published October 12, 2016

About the author

Deborah Ann Dykeman has eleven published books available through major online retailers. Her Rubyville series has been loved by many. Deborah strives to get at the heart of a person’s walk with God. Through her stories, characters face many issues that are rarely discussed in Christian circles. Deborah’s nonfiction short stories, “Twice in a Lifetime” and “Joshua’s Story”, have both placed second at the Called to Write Conference. Deborah has been married for forty-one years. She and her husband have five children and eight grandchildren. She has been a homeschooling mom, Sunday school teacher, AWANA director and a pastor’s wife. She has worked as a CNA and an Activity Director. When not writing, designing covers, marketing or attending events, she is working on home renovation projects. She loves to meet with her readers and hear their stories. Deborah resides in the beautiful Flint Hills region of the state of Kansas.

Reviews

[Cheri Rowland · Rating 3 out of 5]

Received my copy as ARC- thank you!

A very engaging book with very well-rounded and likeable characters. I was pulled into the story and could not put it down. I did think that towards the end, the years flew by too quickly but still it was an excellent read.
Recommended for readers who like character-driven stories with a Christian slant.

[Kerstin Anders · Rating 5 out of 5]

Oh how I loved this book, I laughed , I cried , and I wanted more . I am sad that this series is over . I am in need of book 5 please!!!!!!!!

[Aimee M. · Rating 5 out of 5]

I was glad to finally be able to read Evelyn's story. I have been wanting to read it ever since I read the first book that was abour her daughter Annabella. I really liked how Evelyn and Richard fell in love. Also, how Evelyn went with her own heart, about who she loved, and didn't go along with her mother's suggestion of who her future husband should be. With Evelyn I could see a lot of her grandmother Annabella in her: how she acted, how she fell in love, and etc.

[PottWab Regional Library]

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