Her Reluctant Amish Heart (Humble Blessings, #3) by Pamela Desmond Wright

ABOUT THE BOOK

Can her guarded heart
find its way to love and redemption?

When a reckless street race injures her brother, Anika Glick wants nothing to do with the man responsible—especially when he’s sentenced to help her family. But Elam Muller is desperate to prove he’s changed. As they work together on her family farm, Anika finds herself drawn to Elam’s remorse and kindness. But when they're presented with one last risky race that could secure their future or destroy it all, everything they’ve built is put to the test. Will their growing love survive the pull of the past—or will it all come crashing down?

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MY THOUGHTS.....

A tragic loss and an unexpected accident leave Anita Glick struggling to keep her head above water. Is it any wonder that she harbors bitterness for the man she holds responsible for many of her added burdens?

This is such a special story! Author Pamela Desmond Wright poignantly conveys Anika's overwhelming pain and her initial reluctance to work with Elam Muller. Her emotions are understandable, but I couldn't help hoping she would finally accept Elam's remorse and his efforts to make amends.

Her Reluctant Amish Heart is a touching depiction of forgiveness and redemption. Elam's life struggles don't end immediately, and he does recognize his need to change. Is he willing to leave the Englisch world and return to his Amish faith? This is the only way he can ever entertain a life with Anika! Grab this book if you're longing for sweet romance, wonderful characters, and a realistic portrayal of Amish living.

I received a complimentary copy from the author. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

New York Times and Publishers Weekly bestselling author Pamela Desmond Wright grew up in a small, dusty Texas town. From the time she learned to read, books have been her passion.

A veteran of the e-book revolution of the late ’90’s, Pamela moved into traditional publishing, writing for Kensington and NAL/Penguin. Nominated 2 times, she won the Romantic Times Reviewers Choice Award in 2010. Pamela was also a founder of the scam publishers and agents website, The Write Connection, which was transferred to the SFWA through (then) vice-president A.C. Crispin to become Writer Beware. Her experiences with scam agents and publishers was documented in Professor Jim Fisher’s book, Ten Percent of Nothing: The Case of the Literary Agent From Hell.

In 2013, Pam took a break from publishing. Unable to shake the story bug, she came back in 2019 with a new focus, fulfilling a promise to write wholesome books readers of all ages could enjoy.

Pam is represented by Tamela H. Murray of the Steve Laube Agency. 

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HUMBLE BLESSINGS

Finding Her Amish Home

The Amish Bachelor's Bride

Her Reluctant Amish Heart

Finding Her Amish Place

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The Spy Keeper of Marseille by Roseanna M. White

ABOUT THE BOOK

In occupied France, a woman becomes a spy for the Resistance and rises to lead the largest intelligence operation in the country in this propulsive new World War II historical novel by bestselling author Roseanna M. White.

Marseille, France, 1941. Zelie Bellerose never fit the mold of an army officer’s wife. She was too passionate in her convictions, too indifferent to societal expectations. After her husband is killed in the war, Zelie focuses on securing a brighter future for her children, hoping to help free her country from the Nazi regime by joining the Resistance. She is soon one of the most trusted operatives in Alliance, and when their leader is imprisoned, she takes command, hiding her identity from all but a few. With enemies closing in, Zelie must earn the trust of her network and prove herself to those who doubt a woman’s place at the helm of France’s largest spy ring.

Marcel Laurent was a renowned concert pianist before joining the French army and being sent to a POW camp. Freed in a prisoner exchange by a wealthy businessman with ties to the Resistance, Marcel agrees to spy for Alliance by conducting a youth orchestra, gathering intelligence from patrons who are loose-lipped Nazi sympathizers. Marcel’s weekly radio broadcasts introducing the orchestra’s performances give him the perfect cover to send coded messages over the airwaves.

As Zelie and Marcel grow closer through their shared love of music, she begins to rely on him. But betrayal from within Alliance puts everything they’ve fought for at risk. When a double agent infiltrates their ranks and the two are captured, their bond faces its greatest test . . . and any misstep could jeopardize not only Alliance but the very outcome of the war.

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MY THOUGHTS.....

I'm once again captivated by Roseanna M. Wright's amazing storytelling! The Spy Keeper of Marseille is a tantalizing tale of danger, intrigue, and hold-tight-to-your-seat suspense that's enhanced by endearing characters, unexpected romance, and a touching nod to the universal language of music. Much of the suspense in Zelie and Marcel's undercover work for the French Resistance centers around clever clues and their shared love of music!

This thrilling story of courage, persistence, and the many sacrifices made during WW2 is woven together with a powerful message of faith. Marcel's unwavering belief is in sharp contrast to Zelie's struggles until she realizes that God has been present in every detail!

This is historical Christian fiction at its best, and it's now been added to my keeper shelf! I highly recommend The Spy Keeper of Marseille.

I received a complimentary copy from the author, publisher, and NetGalley. There was no obligation for a positive review.

My rating: 5 of 5 stars 

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award-nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself. Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. 

Being educated at St. John’s College (the Great Books School) taught Roseanna to ask questions, to value conversation, and to never accept the simple answer without exploring it for herself. She and her family make their home in the mountains of West Virginia where she and her husband both grew up. Roseanna is a member of ACFW, a frequent speaker at writers events and small groups of readers, and an unabashed email addict.

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