More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Renee by Sandra Ardoin — A bake-off competition can change widow Renee Burnette’s life and mend a frayed friendship. As the bake-off competition intensifies, Renee’s office relationships are strained, her sweet son becomes unruly, and the rift with her old…
Unintended Hero As a baby boomer, I grew up in a household hearing stories from my parents about the Great Depression and WWII. I don’t recall being all that interested as a youngster, yet I never forgot the firsthand stories my parents shared. Fast forward a few years, and I marry a baby boomer, who…
Website Fig & Vine Blog: Life and Beauty in the South of France https://www.janetjoanouweiner.com Persecution of the Huguenots is intensifying in 17th century France. What will be the cost of her unbelief? Jeanne Tessier is not willing to die for a faith she doesn’t possess. Where was God when she desperately needed him? In her…
February 2022 New Releases More in-depth descriptions of these books can be found on the ACFW Fiction Finder website Amish Romance: Strength in the Storm by Laurel M. Blount — After the murder of both her parents, Emma Hochstedler returns to the small community of Johns Mill, hoping to resume her quiet existence. Reclaiming her…
In High Cotton actually began ten years ago. At that time, I wasn’t yet published. One of my critique partners thought maybe if I tried a historical novel, I might get contacted sooner. I have no affinity for prairie novels, but then she suggested the time period of the Great Depression. That’s more modern history,…
Love and Marriage in Colonial America By Lynne Tagawa What was romance like in colonial America? Well, it depended where you lived. Among the first families of Tidewater Virginia, marriages were frequently arranged, and love was not required. Divorce was almost impossible. If you’ve ever read a “Regency romance,” these elements are familiar. But if…