During the American Revolution, Aurinda Whitney lives with her cold and calloused father, an embittered veteran of the previous war. Aurinda’s life changed forever when her father returned for her after that war, taking her away from the only place she’d ever experienced affection. Since her father blamed Aurinda for the death of his wife in childbirth, Aurinda is convinced she is unworthy of love.
Zadok Wooding believes he is a failure as he tends the smithy at home while others go to battle against the British. Just when he has an opportunity to become a hero, he is blinded in an accident. Now he fears he will never live up to the Biblical “mighty man of valor” for whom he was named.
When the couple meet, they are both challenged to overcome adversity as well as their inadequacies. Unexpected secrets of their past emerge that can change their lives forever. But can they look past their present circumstances to heal—and find love?
I love reading historical fiction when the author has done her homework and brings history to life. It is the best way to learn about the past when the characters come to life on the written page and take you back to a different time. You feel like you are right there with them. This sounds like that kind of story that be a amazing to read and experience.
Hi Lorel, thanks so much for your comment! In all my books I endeavor to be as factual as possible in my research, while bringing the history down to people’s doorsteps and what the early colonials endured through the Rev War. It was a frightening time, yet love and faith endured in people’s hearts. I hope you get a chance to read “Love’s Kindling.” It is Book 2 in the Dawn of America series (Books 3 & 4 are yet to release). Thanks for coming by! Elaine
Hi, Lorel! So nice to hear from you. I too, love reading about history through novel’s like this one, I think you would enjoy it.
I love to read almost all books as long as they are clean. And with historical books you get to read how different years was. Royalty, Amish, English, China, Japan…. so many more places and different years you can go in a book. I have never travelled but I have been all over the world way back in time and to the future. Give a child a dollar it is gone in a minute, give a child a book it is with them forever in their mind.
I love your view of books—they truly do take us far and wide without leaving home! And the best gift we can give our children is books. I so appreciate Christian authors who write clean books for children because it is becoming a challenge for parents. Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a chance to read “Love’s Kindling!” Elaine
Oh, wow, Dorothy, I just LOVE that saying – I may need to use it, hope you don’t mind! That is always my baby shower gifts too, books!
Paula, you just have a way with words. I think your review of this book is exceptional. As usual, you make me want to read it as soon as I can.
I have a deep love for history. How, when it’s a good book, it can allow you to be able to put yourself in that time period and experience the things our ancestors lived through. What brought us to where we are today. Each era shows how things have progressed. I love
Elaine’s books, and this one sounds like a good one, that I look forward to reading. I really like books set during war time. It really makes you appreciate what men and women went through so that we, here in America, can live free. I don’t think the newer generations realize that, since so many of them have never really lived through the wars that has allowed them to live the lifestyle they enjoy.
Thank you Elaine for bringing the past for me to experience. And Paula, you are right about not making it to the history books. And now they learn even less about history.
Thank you both!
Hi Kathy, it is sad indeed that our schools leave out our early American history! That is just one reason I attempt to research well in order to educate while including characters who must deal with these frightening events. Sometimes we forget that people in the past had the same hopes and dreams and need for love that we do today. I’m so blessed to know you’ve read some of my books and I hope that you enjoy “Love’s Kindling” as well! Elaine
Kathy, you are such a blessing, thank you for your kind words! So sad about our children’s education on history! I love reading these kinds of novels for that very reason!
I like learning about how life was in different times, I learn so much. It’s interesting and fun to read too. Thank you for the opportunity
Yes, I never stop learning about life in different times! It does enrich us! Thanks so much for commenting!! Elaine
Thank you for sharing with us, Donamae! I hope you get a chance to read this.
I don’t know if my comment will show up later or not. I enjoy reading books back in the day. So interesting and fun to read and learn.
I love reading historicals because I’m fascinated by the different time periods that people lived through and the events that shaped their lives. I also love reading about how they dealt with everyday living, simple things.
Yes – that is what I love as well, Candace. Thank you so much for sharing!
I am so interested in the every day lives of the early Americans as well, Candace. Life was so hard, they basically worked from sun up to sun down just to survive. It makes me appreciate the conveniences of today yet there is something about their simpler lives that seems more peaceful. Thanks for commenting! Elaine
This sounds great!! I’d love to read this book! Paula, you describe things so well, and make me want to read!!
Aw, Trudy, you are so kind! I love to share about these wonderful author’s and their books!
Trudy, I hope you get a chance to read “Love’s Kindling,” and that it blesses you! Thanks for commenting! Elaine
I love learning as I am entertained! Thanks for this giveaway.
Best of both, Connie, I totally agree!
Hi Connie, I believe being entertained in the process is the best part of learning. It makes it so much more memorable! Thanks for coming by! Elaine
I taught high school U.S. history until my 2nd baby was born. I’ve loved history ever since I was a very young girl. My favorite book to read when I was growing up was all of the Little House on the Prairie books and anything about young people pioneers, westerns and about all of the wars. I loved Johnny Termain (sp?) books and the show that, I think but am not sure, Disney produced.
I love all of your books, Elaine. You do such wonderful detailed research and write all kinds of that detail in each of your historical books. Of course, I love that you always have an important storyline about your character’s faith in Jesus. I learn from your books every time I read them!
Beautifully said, Connie! Thank you for sharing!
Connie, I am so touched by your words! Thank you. 🙂 I was a big fan of the Johnny Tremain movie as well. And yes, it was Disney that produced it. I read the book as an adult and it is wonderful reading. I’ve loved all the Little House books and so many historical movies and shows through the years. What better way to discover our history than through well-researched media that brings it to life! Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed day! Elaine
The historical fiction genre is relatively new for me. That being said, every one I have picked up I’ve enjoyed and usually learned something from. I love well researched books!
Yes, Tina! The better the research, the more realistic the story, I love it!
I’m so glad you’ve tried this genre, Tina, and I hope you get a chance to read “Love’s Kindling.” I do my best to make the research accurate! Elaine
I love reading just about anything but the best is historical fiction. Each book I read gives me a deeper understanding of what they went through back then and more of an appreciation of what we have now.
So well said, Sherry! I gain new appreciation every time I read these books!
Sherry, I totally agree about the greater understanding of those who’ve come before us. And I definitely appreciate much about living in 2019, especially when it comes to medicine and healthcare! I hope you get to read “Love’s Kindling.” Elaine