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The Glass Key: The Magnificent, Epic Novel of Love, War and Secrets 

430 pages Publisher Headline Review Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 18, 2026

ABOUT THE BOOK

In Ireland, Maggie has grown up hearing her mother tell her the bedtime story of The Glass Key. It’s a Nordic fairytale passed down by Maggie’s grandmother Anna Swan, who mysteriously left her home one stormy night years ago, never to return. Now Maggie’s grandfather has died and going through his things, Maggie is shocked to discover a faded wartime letter, asking him to take in a baby. In that moment she realises that Anna Swan was a woman of many secrets.

Only by travelling to Norway and discovering the story of four brave young women whose lives were forever changed by the occupation of their tiny islands, can Maggie uncover the shocking truth about her family – and finally unlock the mystery of the glass key…

Wooden boat named Wanderer on stormy sea with waves and lightning near lighthouse
A small boat named ‘Wanderer’ battles waves near a lighthouse during a storm

MY THOUGHTS

This is a new to me author and it exceeded my expectations. When trying a new author, you just never know even if the book sounds interesting.
The book is just incredible. Once I started it, I became immersed in it.
The story is beautiful, it’s haunting, it has so many layers the more you read the more layers become peeled back like an onion. The characters are perfectly defined and the story well plotted. The description of Norway is stunning.
Such an emotional story, I wanted to read it quickly but yet I didn’t want it to end.
I am now going to see what else the author has out.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

About the author

UPDATE: My third novel, THE GLASS KEY, is coming in spring 2026! I absolutely cannot WAIT to share this story with you, a tale very close to my heart and inspired by the Norwegian Arctic island my husband and I bought when we were 29. But more on that soon …

If you’re new to my work, you might like to start with THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE, inspired by a message I found scratched into the rafters of our Irish home, a two-hundred-year-old stone building perched on the edge of the Atlantic. It said: ‘When this comes down, pray for me …’ and as I held that piece of timber in my hands, I was humbled that a person’s fingerprint could transcend time and I sat down that very night to begin a story, one that I hoped would capture that feeling of discovery. THE MIDNIGHT HOUSE was a Richard & Judy book club pick and translated into 8 languages.

My second novel, THE MOON GATE, uncovers the secret behind a mysterious legacy – Towerhurst, an old house crumbling in a rainforest. It takes place across three locations: Tasmania (my home state), London (where we rented a houseboat for many years) and County Kerry, Ireland (where I now live). Each of these places is special to me and THE MOON GATE is my most sweeping and beloved book, its narratives woven together by Banjo Paterson’s poetry.

I’m also a geologist who explores the world’s remote places. I’ve worked on five continents, and spend months at a time out in the wilds. It’s an amazing job, and writing novels provides a similar sense of wonder and discovery, though the warm office, fresh food and a shower in the evening make the conditions rather more comfortable! Being an author is also the perfect excuse to regularly curl up by a fire with a great book (which I can always say is research). I treasure my reading time, and I know you do too, so thank you for taking a chance on my books.

Come over to Instagram and Twitter (@amandageard) where I share plenty of photos of the wild settings in my novels. You can also find me on Facebook (@amandageardauthor).

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A New Home for the Irish Daughter by Kate Hewitt-Blog Tour

ABOUT THE BOOK

Maggie gazes out at the new and bustling city, promising herself she will do whatever it takes to make it her home, the place where she can finally follow her dreams…

Chicago, 1892: Maggie O’Halloran knows she is lucky to have escaped New York City with her life, after a notorious gang threatened her and her brother. Now, twisting the wedding ring on her finger, she knows her friend Brendan O’Donoghue’s plan to pretend to be married is sensible. But can she really pretend to be his wife when she doesn’t love him with her whole heart?

Walking Chicago’s cobbled streets, Maggie is more resolved than ever to rebuild her life and when she secures a job at the famous department store, Marshall Field & Company, she is delighted. But when ghosts of her past appear in the millinery department, she knows her true identity could be revealed at any moment, and her dreams once more reduced to ash.

When a chance encounter leads to Maggie making hats for Chicago’s World’s Fair, her desire to become fully independent feels closer than ever. But as gossip swirls about her relationship with her benefactor, can Maggie keep her head held high in this city she now calls home?

When Brendan finds himself in a perilous situation, Maggie’s courage is tested more than ever before. With danger looming, can she and Brendan survive it together? Or will they once more need to flee their home to find safety, and a chance to begin again?

The second book in the sweeping Maggie O’Halloran series, this is a heartbreaking and epic story about the importance of finding home and following your heart. Perfect for fans of Kristin Hannah, Kristin Harmel and Jean Grainger.

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MY THOUGHTS

This is the second book in the Maggie O’Halloran series. In the last book Maggie and her brother and Brendan end up fleeing New York because her brother was involved in a gang and they would have done him in if he stayed.
This continuation is so realistic, so heartbreaking. You can feel every emotion the characters do, every sigh of relief every heartbreaking moment of crushing disappointment.
Maggie and Brendan pretend to be married for proprieties sake but that seems to bring it’s own laundry list of problems.
As much as Maggie struggles, she is also blessed with some freedom but that comes with problems as well. I did enjoy our main characters a lot. They really struggled, got down but they didn’t stay down they were strong, they had to be. There really was a lot going on in Chicago where they moved to, these Irish immigrants. I enjoyed reading about the Chicago Exhibition and how long it took to prepare for it.
There were unexpected twists and turns I couldn’t have seen coming and I enjoyed this book so much.
Looking forward to the next book in the series.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Kate Hewitt is the author of many novels of both historical and contemporary fiction. Her novels have been called ‘unputdownable’ and ‘the most emotional book I have ever read’ by readers.

An American ex-pat for many years, she now lives in New Jersey with her husband, two of her five children (the others are scattered across the globe!), their two Golden Retrievers and their independent cat. Join her newsletter to receive updates and giveaways, or be part of her Facebook groups Kate’s Reads, to discuss all manner of books. Links can be found on her website, katehewittbooks (.com).

Her latest releases are Where The Dawn Finds Us, a dystopian novel about a woman protecting her family after a nuclear holocaust, Summer Skies over Starr’s Fall, the fourth standalone in her new heartwarming series inspired by the Gilmore Girls, and The Long Winter, the fifth in her Wildflower Valley’s series about modern homesteading and inspired by Little House on the Prairie. There’s something for everyone so do check them all out, and be in touch as Kate loves to hear from readers. You can discuss Kate’s books as well as others on her private Facebook group, Kate’s Reads or read her thoughts on Substack.

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A Moment to Love: Christian Historical Romance Set in a Small Town on the Western Frontier of Wyoming (The Hope of Cheyenne)

304 pages Publisher Bethany House Publishers Publication date October 21, 2025

ABOUT THE BOOK

A shared heart for justice pulls them together, but is their love strong enough to survive their trials?

Dr. Carrie Vogel’s heart is shattered when her groundbreaking medical research is stolen and falsely credited to her ex-fiancé. With years of diligent work lost, she grapples with the disastrous turn of her career and leans on her faith for strength. When she learns that her Pinkerton friend Spencer Duval is on a justice-driven mission to her hometown of Cheyenne, she agrees to an arranged marriage to provide him with a cover story. But merely pretending to be in love with Spencer becomes increasingly difficult the more time she spends with him.

Spencer is determined to apprehend the ruthless murderer who killed his father years ago, but his quest ignites unexpected emotions–both for Carrie and about the desire for revenge that has dominated his life. As the web of suspects tightens, their futures hang in the balance, and they must learn to trust God’s plan as unexpected love takes flight.

MY THOUGHTS

The Third and final book in the Hope of Cheyenne series.
The series is set in a Small Town on the Western Frontier of Wyoming.
Starting out in 1865 in Philadelphia, PA we meet our heroine, Spencer Duval as a ten-year-old boy. His father is a Pinkerton agent doing his job chasing the bad guys. The Astor brothers were on the run and had for years been making money illegally. There was only one left the others the law had taken care of. As the country was celebrating a victory his father was still determined to catch his man. Seeing him he set off and his ten-year-old son knew not to follow him into danger, but boys will be boys and he didn’t listen.
He got there just in time to see his father downed by this wicked man and carries his need for revenge into his adulthood. He becomes a Pinkerton agent himself and vows to get his revenge.
As time slips into the future it is now twenty-five years later and Spencer is still on the hunt for his man.
Brilliant female doctor is appalled her research material has been stolen by her former fiancé and he has been credited for it.
She agrees to an arranged marriage to her friend Pinkerton agent Spencer Duval to provide him a cover story and when it involves moving to her hometown of Cheyenne, she is ready.
Though once together they both have trouble remembering this is a fake marriage and want to make it work out.
As time progresses, we find ourselves asking is the ruthless drive for revenge and justice morally right with the circumstances as they have presented themselves now?
Quite a story. I really had to keep reading to see how this would be resolved.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

About the author

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than one hundred books. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana.

Visit Tracie’s web site at: http://www.traciepeterson.com

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Faithful of Heart: A Second Chance Christian Historical Romance set in 1800s Minnesota (A Minnesota Legacy)

304 pages Publisher Bethany House Publishers Publication date March 3, 2026

ABOUT THE BOOK

Can forgiveness and love overcome a tattered legacy?

When dedicated philanthropist Judith Stanford receives a summons from her estranged grandfather ordering her to come to Minneapolis to prove herself worthy of his inheritance, she is hesitant but can’t ignore the potential of her grandfather’s fortune to benefit her causes. And the only man to interest her since her husband’s death lives in Minneapolis, leaving her hoping their paths will cross.

Roman Turner, a local physician with a heart for the poor, harbors a grudge against Judith’s grandfather. Years ago, his unethical actions ruined Roman’s family forever. When Roman meets Judith again, he is shocked to learn the woman he’s thought about all these years is related to the one man he can’t forgive.

As Judith tries to overcome the complicated history between the two families and disentangle her grandfather’s tainted legacy, she begins to form a plan for reparation. But when it becomes clear someone else has nefarious intentions for the money, Judith’s dreams of a new legacy are at risk.

MY THOUGHTS

Faithful of Heart is the first exciting book in the Minnesota Legacy series.
I am a longtime reader of the author’s books, and her books are auto readers for me, all of them. I can’t say I’ve found one I haven’t enjoyed.
It’s wonderful to know I can count on her books being quality written with high values for the characters and they are faith filled but it’s not overwhelming either.
Our main character shows strong values when her grandfather sends for her to come visit to get to know her when he is dying. With no heir to get his inheritance he wants to see if she is worthy of it.
She is a strong and courageous woman and volunteers to help those less fortunate including widows and children with her time and momentary donations.
A doctor who meets her. his family has tried to matchmake for him, but he’s simply not interested until he meets her. They both have the same values.
After meeting her grandfather, he tries to impress her with his wealth and social standing, but she’s not interested and stands firm in her convictions.
There’s a lot going on in this book and once again I am impressed with the authors writing and the strong morals and strength she writes into her characters.
Looking forward to the next book in this series.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

MEET THE AUTHOR

About the author

Tracie Peterson is the bestselling, award-winning author of more than one hundred books. Tracie also teaches writing workshops at a variety of conferences on subjects such as inspirational romance and historical research. She and her family live in Montana.

Visit Tracie’s web site at: http://www.traciepeterson.com

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The Hidden Palace (The Daughters of War) (Book 2)

528 pages Publisher HarperCollins Publication date

November 22, 2022

ABOUT THE BOOK

An island of secrets. A runaway. And a promise…

A rebellious daughter
1925. Among the ancient honey-coloured walls of the tiny island of Malta, strangers slip into the shadows and anyone can buy a new name. Rosalie Delacroix flees Paris for a dancer’s job in the bohemian clubs deep in its winding streets.

A sister with a secret
1944. Running from the brutality of war in France, Florence Baudin faces a new life. But her estranged mother makes a desperate request: to find her vanished sister, who went missing years before.

A rift over generations
Betrayals and secrets, lies and silence hang between the sisters. A faded last letter from Rosalie is Florence’s only clue, the war an immovable barrier – and time is running out…

MY THOUGHTS

I don’t know the author but if I did, I would shake her hand, tell her how the book made me feel. This book is truly what historical fiction is, it’s makes you come alive, feel things.
This book takes place in 1925 and 1944. While the first book concentrates 0n the three sisters this one focuses on Florence the most though all three are included in it.
The book is about how the war affects them and the choices they make about the war affects them.
I don’t personally have anyone in my family that was in WW11 and I thank all who did serve for their sacrifices but that doesn’t mean I and others weren’t affected by this tragedy we call war.
This book is realism; this could easily have been a written portrayal of three sister’s lives that experienced this.
The mother is a focal point as well; she is desperate to find her sister who disappeared almost twenty years ago and only has an old, faded letter to go by to help locate her.
Life can never be compartmentalized, stuffed into a box and tried to be made neat.
This book is life, it’s also death, blood, violence, caring, making love, compassion, betrayal, fear, wanting to start over, unbelievable grief, associating with people quite a lot different than yourself ,caring for your neighbors as you would yourself, hiding, delicious meals with family and not knowing where your next meal is coming from, it’s ugly, it’s beautiful.
This book should win an award, it’s beyond amazing!

I was given a complimentary copy of this book. Thank you.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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FROM THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLING AUTHOR OF – The Tea Planter’s Wife, The Sapphire Widow, Daughters of War, Night Train to Marrakech, The Greek House and six others.

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The Lost Girl of Craven County 

313 pages Publisher G.P. Putnam’s Sons Publication date April 14, 2026

ABOUT THE BOOK

Brought together by chance, bound together by secrets.

A decade into the Great Depression, Millicent Green is a twenty-five-year-old “old maid” living with her marriage-obsessed mother and domineering older brother in the stiflingly small Jewish community of New Bern, North Carolina. Smart and prickly, she’s struggling to find her place in the world following the loss of her beloved younger brother, and with him, her dreams for the future.

One humid August day, Millie is sent to run an errand and discovers a young woman unconscious on the ground. This mystery woman, mute and without identification, will upend Millie’s life. Together, they set out on a quest that will lay bare some of the twentieth century’s most shameful episodes.

From a historic river town to the hinterlands of rural North Carolina, The Lost Girl of Craven County delves into the impossibility of burying secrets forever. It’s a story of love, loss, and—above all—the indelible, world-moving power of female friendship.

MY THOUGHTS

Very intriguing read that kept me reading. Taking place in New Bern, NC in 1939. There is Jewish representation in this historical fiction. I enjoyed the characters and the storyline really kept me intrigued. The story had surprising twists and turns and wasn’t how I expected it to be but even better. Now I’ll need to see what else the author has out.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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Through Each Tomorrow (Timeless Book #6): An Inspirational Elizabethan and Victorian-Era Time-Travel Romance

383 pages Publisher Bethany House Publishers Publication date November 4, 2025

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Two siblings. One fate. A web of secrets that could ensnare them in an inescapable destiny.

In 1883, Charles is a poor farmer desperate to secure financial stability for his mother and sister, as he is unsure which of his time-crossing paths he will choose on his twenty-fifth birthday. Posing as the Earl of Norfolk, he enters the opulent circles of Newport’s elite to assist a fellow time-crossing friend, Drew. But suspicions of his identity arise among the upper crust, and his encounters with Drew’s intriguing sister further complicate decisions that could impact a lifetime.

In 1563, Lady Cecily serves Queen Elizabeth while clinging to the hope that her stepbrother Charles will remain with her in this path. As the true Earl of Norfolk, Charles is deeply entangled in the deadly politics of the court. When he brings Drew, a physician in training, to Windsor Castle to help save the ailing monarch, old feelings for Drew rekindle in Cecily’s heart, but her love faces impossible odds under the strict rules of the crown. As their futures hang by a thread, Charles and Cecily race to prevent their web of secrets from unraveling and ensnaring them in an inescapable destiny.

MY THOUGHTS

The Timeless series is fascinating. Writing about crossing time takes a lot of research into the different time periods and this author really does her research.
Though each can be read as a standalone there are characters mentioned in previous books so it would be beneficial to read past books first.
Taking place in 1563 and 1883 are such different times you couldn’t have asked for something more unlike.
I found the 1563 time period fascinating as I learned so much about it and royalty especially Queen Eliabeth I and her court.
Richly detailed I was immersed in what I was reading and greatly look forward to the next book in the series.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

About the author

Gabrielle Meyer is the Christy Award-winning, bestselling author of over 45 books, including her popular Timeless Series. She lives in central Minnesota on the banks of the Mississippi River with her husband and four children. As an employee of the Minnesota Historical Society, she fell in love with history and enjoys writing fictional stories inspired by real people, places and events.

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The Last Lifeboat 

381 pages Publisher Berkley Publication date June 13, 2023

ABOUT THE BOOK

A Most Anticipated Book by Real Simple ∙ SheReads ∙ BookBub ∙ and more!

Inspired by a remarkable true story, a young teacher evacuates children to safety across perilous waters, in a moving and triumphant new novel from New York Times bestselling author Hazel Gaynor.
 
1940, Kent: Alice King is not brave or daring—she’s happiest finding adventure through the safe pages of books. But times of war demand courage, and as the threat of German invasion looms, a plane crash near her home awakens a strength in Alice she’d long forgotten. Determined to do her part, she finds a role perfectly suited to her experience as a schoolteacher—to help evacuate Britain’s children overseas.
 
1940, London: Lily Nichols once dreamed of using her mathematical talents for more than tabulating the cost of groceries, but life, and love, charted her a different course. With two lively children and a loving husband, Lily’s humble home is her world, until war tears everything asunder. With her husband gone and bombs raining down, Lily is faced with an impossible choice: keep her son and daughter close, knowing she may not be able to protect them, or enroll them in a risky evacuation scheme, where safety awaits so very far away.
 
When a Nazi U-boat torpedoes the S. S. Carlisle carrying a ship of children to Canada, a single lifeboat is left adrift in the storm-tossed Atlantic. Alice and Lily, strangers to each other—one on land, the other at sea—will quickly become one another’s very best hope as their lives are fatefully entwined.

Open ocean with gentle waves under a partly cloudy blue sky
A vast expanse of ocean water reflecting sunlight under a sky filled with scattered clouds

MY THOUGHTS

The Last Lifeboat puts you right there, in the lifeboat with the lost at sea and needing rescued children.
Based on true historical facts I had a hard time putting this one down.
When the S. S. Carlisle carrying a ship of children to Canada is torpedoed by a Nazi U-boat tragedy strikes.
As the threat of war looms British children are being evacuated overseas to Canada but disaster strikes this one. The very last lifeboat to evacuate the children becomes lost at sea in treacherous waters. This is the story of those children and how they survived those harrowing days, adrift in a lifeboat becoming weaker and delusional with very little food and water. Very few children from the original voyage survived. Such a tragic story but the heroes become apparent right away as they give their portions of food, water, warm clothing and boost the morale of the children.
What a celebration when the survivors reached shore.
Very sad history I was glad to see all who helped in whatever way they could.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

About the author

Hazel Gaynor is an award-winning, New York Times, USA Today, Irish Times and internationally bestselling author known for her deeply moving historical novels which explore the defining events of the 20th century. A debut author recipient of the 2015 RNA Historical Novel of the Year award, her work has since been shortlisted for the 2019 HWA Gold Crown Award, the 2020 RNA Awards, and the Irish Book Awards in 2017, 2020, 2023 and 2025. WHEN WE WERE YOUNG & BRAVE was a national bestseller in the USA and THE LAST LIFEBOAT was a Times of London historical novel of the month and a 2024 Audie winner for Best Fiction Narrator. Her co-written historical novels with Heather Webb have all been published to critical acclaim. Hazel’s latest novel, BEFORE DOROTHY, became a USA Today bestseller and is shortlisted for the 2025 Irish Book Awards. Her work has been translated into twenty languages and she is published in twenty-seven territories to date. She lives in Ireland with her family.

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The Manhattan Confessions (On Central Park Book #3): Christian Historical Fiction About a New York Historical Society Librarian Set in the Roaring Twenties 

391 pages Publisher Bethany House Publishers Publication date

April 7, 2026

ABOUT THE BOOK

The streets of New York are brimming with secrets, and discovering the truth means navigating danger, deception, and an unexpected romance.

Ivy Malone, a New-York Historical Society librarian, is dedicated to preserving Manhattan’s rich history, but when society grand dame Adeline King anonymously reveals her shocking life story, Ivy finds herself holding a highly coveted secret. Burdened with the responsibility of keeping Adeline’s identity hidden, the matter grows increasingly complicated when two men claim ties to the elderly woman–one of them accusing Adeline of involvement in a crime.

Another dilemma brews when Ivy’s Italian cousin, Gina, is detained at Ellis Island for lack of proper documentation. Hoping an immigration service can resolve the misunderstanding, Ivy employs their help but is instead thrust into a dangerous world. With time running out, she must unravel the tangle of secrets that bind Adeline’s past, Gina’s freedom, and her own safety. Who can she trust, and how far is she willing to go to protect those she loves?

This sweeping historical romance set against the backdrop of 1920s Manhattan, New York, and Ellis Island features family secrets, immigration, and a librarian’s quest for justice. Fans of Elizabeth Camden and Roseanna M. White will savor this story that’s perfect for book club discussions.

Vintage-style library interior with wooden bookshelves, classic lamps, and people reading at tables
Readers immerse themselves in books within a warm, vintage library setting.

MY THOUGHTS

The Manhattan Confessions is the third and final book in the On Central Park series.
Though I’ve never been to Manhattan there are a lot of historical buildings mentioned, some still standing and in use that sound like they would be fascinating to visit.
I love how well researched the authors books are including this series. Really makes you feel like you’re going back in time. This one takes place in the Roaring Twenties.
A very intriguing read this one talks about immigration and the strictness of being accepted at Ellis Island, many failed the health test or questionnaire. Along with immigration came gangs, human trafficking, the Prohibition era and immigrant smuggling. New York seems to have always been a booming area with lots going on.
The book is full of secrets and when one is revealed it’s dangerous and life changing. This book really kept me glued to it and I can’t wait to see what’s released next by the author.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

MEET THE AUTHOR

Jocelyn Green is a former journalist who puts her investigative skills to work in writing both nonfiction and historical fiction to inspire faith and courage.

Her books have finaled in the Christy Awards and Inspirational Readers Choice Awards, and have won gold from the Military Writers Society of America and the Advanced Writers and Speakers Association.

Complex and nuanced characters, rich historical detail and twisting plots make her novels immersive experiences. Her fiction has been praised by Historical Novel Society, Romantic Times, Library Journal, historians specializing in her novels’ time periods, as well as popular and acclaimed authors Laura Frantz, Lori Benton, Jody Hedlund, Sarah Sundin, Joanne Bischof, Julie Lessman, and more.

Jocelyn loves Broadway musicals, the color red, Toblerone chocolate bars, Mexican food, and well-done documentaries. She lives in Iowa with her husband, two children, and two cats she should have named Catticus Finch and Purrman Meowville.

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At Morning’s Light: Christian Historical Fiction with Romance Set on the Frontier of Midwestern America (Home to Green Creek)

320 pages Publisher Bethany House Publishers Publication date December 2, 2025

ABOUT THE BOOK

In her new homeland of Iowa, she must risk heartbreak and uncertainty for her dreams to flourish.

Maya Bredesen and her husband plan to journey from Norway to a new life at her cousin’s boardinghouse in America, but on one last fateful fishing trip, a fierce winter storm steals away her husband. With her dreams for the future crushed, Maya is left grieving on the voyage to Iowa, accompanied instead by her brother, who plans to finish his seminary degree.

Arriving at a boardinghouse spilling over with orphans and a newly married couple, Maya struggles to find her place amid the chaos. A new friendship develops between her and Eben Miller, the reserved, kind farmer next door, but just as Maya begins to recover from her wounded heart, more tragedy engulfs her. As she and Eben weather trials together, can they overcome the difficulties this new land holds when it seems so far from becoming home?

This Christian fiction historical novel by Lauraine Snelling paints a heartwarming story of family and love on the Midwestern frontier for readers of frontier romance, Janette Oke, and Tracie Peterson.

MY THOUGHTS

At Morning’s Light is the second book in the Home to Green Creek series.
I have been reading this author’s books for absolutely years, and I find it fascinating that so many of the series are based on characters living in or coming to America from Norway.
In this second book in the series, we meet many of the same characters from the first book when they voyaged to America.
Coming to America is just what Maya Bredesen and her husband need for a new start.
A tragedy occurs before they can leave, a fishing trip accident and her husband is lost forever.
The voyage to Iowa sees Maya accompanied by her brother and she will live in her sister’s boarding house.
After arrival I love the willingness, the characters have to help each other. Imagine being in a country unfamiliar to you having to learn the language and customs of this country. In the area of Iowa they settle in there are plenty of other Norwegians to help them settle in. I enjoyed seeing the dialogue, types of foods and reading about the Norwegian customs they brought to America. There are trying times as our characters try to acclimate themselves to a new country. Just when Maya is sure things are getting better, she is dealt another blow. A close friend will help her through this. Out of the burning ashes a light shines through. Very realistic I enjoyed this very much.

I was given a complimentary copy of this book.
All opinions expressed are my own.

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About the Author

Lauraine Snelling is the award-winning author of more than one hundred books, fiction and nonfiction, for adults and young adults. Her books have sold more than five million copies. She makes her home in Tehachapi, California. Learn more at LauraineSnelling.com.

Kiersti Giron writes stories and collaborates on historical fiction series with bestselling author Lauraine Snelling. When she’s not writing, Kiersti loves drinking tea, adventuring with her family, and teaching writing and literature. Learn more at KierstiGiron.com.

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