Reverence in the Wilderness Celebrate Lit Tour {book review and giveaway}
About the Book
Book: Reverence in the Wilderness
Author: Andrea Byrd
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: March 5, 2024
She’s desperate to save the homestead she’s poured her life into…but is a marriage of convenience with him the answer?
Alone in the Kentucky wilderness, Keturah Elliot finds herself bereft of family and facing the looming threat of losing all she has left. After toiling alongside her demeaning father for two years, she cannot bear losing the homestead they built with their own hands. Keturah has no choice but to trust the Lord’s urging—she must marry to protect all she holds dear. But when a candidate presents himself in the form of a wealthy dandy from back East, can she find enough redeeming qualities to accept him?
Haunted by his mother’s death and a lifetime of failure and isolation, Daniel Scott sees little hope of a better situation when he’s sent to a remote Kentucky station. But when he meets a captivating Scottish woman in need of a husband such as he, he’s determined to break the cycle and prove himself once and for all.
Brought together by circumstances beyond their control, can these two opposites overcome their challenges to build the future they both crave?
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About the Author
Andrea Byrd is a Christian wife and mom located in rural Kentucky, who loves to spend time with her family in the great outdoors, one with nature. Often described as having been born outside her time, she has a deep affinity for an old-fashioned, natural lifestyle.
With a degree in Equine Health & Rehabilitation gathering dust and a full-time job tethering her to a desk eight hours a day, Andrea decided it was time to show both herself and her children that it is truly possible to make your dreams come true. Now with over 1,000 contemporary Christian romance novellas sold, Andrea is pursuing her passion of writing faith-filled romance woven with a thread of true history.
My Thoughts
This is a sweet story, full of faith and growth. The feelings that both Keturah and Daniel face of not feeling "good enough" to their fathers resonates with me. Daniel's naivete of life on the frontier is almost humorous, and Keturah's exasperation with him in that regard is palpable. It's heartwarming to see their relationship grow.
There is mention of a miscarriage, but the author handles the topic compassionately.
If you enjoy a sweet historical romance, set on the frontier of Kentucky, go grab your copy now.
I received a complimentary copy through Celebrate Lit and these opinions are my own.
More from Andrea
In many ways, Reverence in the Wilderness is deeply personal for me.
To read about Daniel Scott is to receive a glimpse at my own husband. Dark hair and a golden-brown gaze…and my complete opposite in nearly every way. He is also talkative, entertaining, and gentlemanly. He definitely shares Daniel’s fun-loving and caring nature. Just as God blessed Keturah with Daniel, God blessed me with a man who perfectly complements me while keeping life interesting.
And, not to provider spoilers, but the miscarriage was drawn from one of my own experiences. During my most recent pregnancy, I experienced a threatened miscarriage. I just knew without a shadow of a doubt that I had lost my baby, and in that moment, I glimpsed the hopelessness one would face during a miscarriage. Thanks to the prayers of others and the good Lord above, I was blessed with a healthy pregnancy from then on out and now have a beautiful, healthy baby boy. However, there are so many women who must face that grief and loss in full force. And for always, my heart will break for them. As soon as I returned home from the hospital that night, I knew I had to represent their plight within these pages.
This book is dedicated to every woman who has ever experienced a miscarriage or threatened miscarriage.
Blog Stops
Madi’s Musings, March 5
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, March 6
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, March 6
Texas Book-aholic, March 7
Books You Can Feel Good About, March 8
She Lives to Read, March 9
Locks, Hooks and Books, March 10
For Him and My Family, March 10
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, March 11
Lighthouse Academy Blog, March 12 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Betti Mace, March 13
lakesidelivingsite, March 13
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, March 14
Cover Lover Book Review, March 15
Jeanette’s Thoughts, March 15
Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, March 16 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, March 16
Holly’s Book Corner, March 17
The Lofty Pages, March 17
Pause for Tales, March 18
Life on Chickadee Lane, March 18
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Andrea is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/2a550/reverence-in-the-wilderness-celebration-tour-giveaway
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ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your thoughts on Reverence in the Wilderness, this sounds like a wonderful story and I am looking forward to reading it myself
ReplyDeleteIt is a wonderful story; hard to put down.
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ReplyDeleteIsn't it, though? I love it!
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