Beneath a Prairie Moon

Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

About the Book:

Readers rabid for the sweet historical romances of Tracie Peterson and Tamara Alexander will flock to best-selling author Kim Vogel Sawyer’s prairie-set heartwarmer of high society cast-off and the western town that welcomes her.

Abigail Brantley grew up in affluence and knows exactly how to behave in high society. But when she is cast from the social registers due to her father’s illegal dealings, she finds herself forced into a role she never imagined: tutoring rough Kansas ranchers in the subjects of manners and morals so they can “marry up” with their mail-order brides. Mack Cleveland, whose father was swindled by a mail-order bride, wants no part of the scheme to bring Eastern women to Spiveyville, Kansas, and he’s put off by the snooty airs and fastidious behavior of the “little city gal” in their midst. But as time goes by, his heart goes out to the teacher who tries so diligently to smooth the rough edges from the down-to-earth men. How can he teach her that perfection won’t bring happiness?

 

 

About the Author:

Award-winning, bestselling author Kim Vogel Sawyer is a wife, mother, gramma, chocolate-lover, cat-petter, and–most importantly–a daughter of the King! With more than 1.5 million books in print in seven different languages, Kim enjoys a full-time writing and speaking ministry. Her “gentle stories of hope” are loved by readers and reviewers alike. Kim and her retired military husband, Don, reside on the plains of Kansas, the setting for many of her novels.

 

 

My Review: 

Releasing March 2018 is Kim Vogel Sawyer’s new fiction book, Beneath a Prairie Moon. If you love the historical romances written by Tracie Peterson and Tamara Alexander then you are going to love Ms. Sawyer’s new prairie-set, heartwarming novel.

Abigail Brantley is no stranger to high society but how is she going to act when she is forced into something she could never have imagined. She is tutoring rough Kansas ranchers, teaching them manners and morals so they can marry mail order brides. Mack Cleveland doesn’t want any part of the mail order bride scheme. His father was swindled by one. Overtime, he falls for the teacher who is trying so hard to smooth the rough edges of these down to earth men.

Great book, one that I can’t wait for all of you to read. Pre-order today!!

 

I received copy of this book for free, a favorable review was not required. This is my honest opinion of the book .

 

 

 

 

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Room for Hope

Kim Vogel Sawyer

About the Book:

In a desperate time, can Neva find forgiveness for a grievous wrong—and make room for hope?

 

Neva Shilling has a heavy load of responsibility while her husband travels to neighboring communities and sells items from his wagon. In his absence, she faithfully runs the Shilling Mercantile, working to keep their business strong as the Depression takes its toll, and caring for their twins.

 

When a wagon pulls up after supper, Neva and her children rush out—and into the presence of the deputy driving a wagon carrying three young children. The deputy shocks her with the news that Warren and his wife have died, insisting it was their last request that the three children go live with “Aunt Neva.”

 

Neva’s heart is shattered as she realizes that Warren’s month-long travels were excuses for visits with his secret family. She wants nothing more than to forget Warren, but can she abandon these innocent children to an orphanage? Yet if she takes them in, will she ever be able to see them as more than evidence of her husband’s betrayal and love them the way God does?

About the Author:

Kim Vogel Sawyer is the highly acclaimed, best-selling author of gentle stories of hope such as What Once Was Lost and Through the Deep Waters. With more than one million books in print, Kim has garnered numerous awards including the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. She lives in central Kansas with her retired military husband Don. She enjoys travel, quilting, and spending time with her daughters and grandchildren.

My Review:

Have you ever had the time when you felt like you couldn’t forgive someone for something they have done? Unforgiveness will eat at you until you can’t take it anymore. In Room for Hope, Kim Vogel Sawyer gives us the story of Neva Shilling and her family. Neva is the mother to Belle and Bud, 14 year old twins and the wife to Warren Shilling. Neva’s world is shaken when she receives a visit from a deputy from Beloit instead of her husband Warren. Jesse Caudel brings the bad news to Neva that her “brother” and his wife had passed away and left her their three children to raise. Neva can’t believe the news she was just told, her husband and his wife had passed away and they had three children together. How could this be? Warren was married to her.

Neva takes the children in but doesn’t understand whats happening. Her family is falling apart. What is she going to do? How is she going to raise her children as well as three others. Knowing nothing about placing orders for the mercantile, Neva jumps in and try’s to make ends meet.

Arthur Randall has wanted to purchase the Mercantile for a while now and he believes he finally has the chance to do so with Warren not around anymore. Neva refuses to sell to Arthur and he sets out to win her over by being nice to her. After spending time with her, he begins to realize he has feelings for her.

What will happen to Neva and her family? Will she learn to love the three children? Will she forgive? What will happen when the town finds out the truth?

Room for Hope is set in 1936 Kansas during the Great Depression. I could not put this book down until I had it finished. I loved reading Neva’s story. Forgiveness is a touch issue and one we should definitely be ready to read about and act upon. Ms. Sawyer has done it again!! Another great book! I highly recommend Room For Hope!! I give it 5 out of 5 Stars!

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with an electronic copy of this book for my honest review.

When Love Returns

Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

When Love Returns is book 3 in The Zimmerman Restoration Trilogy by author Kim Vogel Sawyer. Sawyer is a best-selling, award-winning highly acclaimed author with more than one million copies of her books currently in print. She lives in central Kansas with her retired military husband and enjoys spoiling her grandchildren.

 

When Love Returns continues the story of Suzanne Zimmerman and her daughter Alexa. Suzanne knew it wasn’t going to be easy when she returned to the Old Order Mennonite community to help take care of her ailing mother but it was what she needed to do. Suzanne and Alexa have spent months rebuilding relationships with family, the same family that shamefully sent her away twenty years ago. Suzanne is now focused on the upcoming wedding of her biological daughter and finds her self in a situation with Paul, the father of her daughter. Not only does she have the wedding to plan for, her adopted daughter, Alexa is heading back to Indianapolis to visit friends and find her birth parents.

 

This is definitely another one of Sawyer’s books that you will not be able to put down. I have truly enjoyed reading about Suzanne’s journey. These books will definitely have you shedding tears and wishing the series didn’t end. I suggest that you begin with the first book in the series, When Mercy Rains then When Grace Sings.

 

For more information about Kim Vogel Sawyer visit: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/author-spotlight.php?authorid=162648

Thank you to the publisher for providing a copy of this novel for my honest review.

When Grace Sings by Kim Vogel Sawyer

When Grace Sings: A Novel (The Zimmerman Restoration Trilogy)

Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

About the Book:

 

When trouble roars into quiet Arborville, Alexa and Anna-Grace find themselves the target for discord and exposed secrets. Can they continue to seek the God of all grace amidst the fog of confusion?

Alexa Zimmerman wonders if the Old Order Mennonite community in Arborville, Kansas will ever fully accept her. Her family roots here aren’t what anyone thought when she first arrived, but she is hopeful that her culinary and hospitality skills will win the skeptics over. The bed-and-breakfast she’s operating needs to succeed so Alexa agrees to allow Briley Forrester, the hotshot reporter from Chicago, to stay as a long-term boarder not knowing his real motives for being amongst the Plain folk.

But when Alexa agrees to host her cousin Anna-Grace Braun, the presence of extended family brings out Alexa’s insecurities and sets Briley on the trail to uncovering a web of hidden truths.

Plans for a secure future and the sweetness of young romance hang in the balance when Alexa and Anna-Grace have to face that their secrets are interconnected, binding the two in ways they could not have imagined. They must trust in a loving, heavenly Father and His plan for their futures.

 

About the Author:

 

Kim Vogel Sawyer is a best-selling author highly acclaimed for her gentle stories of hope. More than one million copies of her books are currently in print and have garnered awards including the ACFW Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Kim lives in central Kansas, with husband Don and their four feline companions. She enjoys spending time with her three daughters and ten grandchildren.

 

My Review:

 

When Grace Sings is book 2 in The Zimmerman Restoration Trilogy by Kim Vogel Sawyer. I loved When Mercy Rains and reading about the story of the Zimmermans. Alexa is always wondering if the Mennonite community will ever fully accept her. She is hoping that her culinary and hospitality skills will help win them over. But when a hot shot reporter from Chicago comes and stays at her bed and breakfast and stays hot on her trail, Alexa is worried what secrets will come out. Alexa and Anna-Grace have to trust God and believe that all things will work out for the best.

 

Kim Vogel Sawyer did it again, another great novel that you can’t put down. This is one you truly want to add to your collection. I cannot wait for book three to come out and see how their story plays out. I give this book 5 out 5 stars and highly recommend this book to all.

 

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review.

When Mercy Rains by Kim Vogel Sawyer

When Mercy Rains

Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

 

When Mercy Rains is the newest novel by author Kim Vogel Sawyer. The first book in her newest trilogy, The Zimmerman Restoration Trilogy, is definitely one you will not want to miss. An Amish/Mennonite fiction novel that will leave you wanting more, and counting down the months till the next one releases.

 

In When Mercy Rains, you meet Suzanne Zimmerman, who was sent away from the Old Order Mennonite community when she was only seventeen. Suzanne was pregnant and her mother was ashamed of her. She moves to Indiana, becomes a nurse and raises her daughter on her own. After twenty years passed, she received a letter from her brother asking her to come home and care for their ailing mother.

 

Will Suzanne be able to return and face all those she left behind especially her first love, Paul? Will Paul forgive her for the secret that caused her to leave? Paul has secrets of his own, he is now a widow with an 8 year old son but is so relieved to see Suzanne again. What will happen between Paul and Suzanne? Will they rekindle the flame they once had?

 

Definitely a book you will not be able to put down. I highly recommend Ms. Sawyers new novel!!

 

Thank you to the publisher for providing me with a copy of this book for my honest review.

*GIVEAWAY* Through The Deep Waters by Kim Vogel Sawyer

*GIVEAWAY*

 

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Through the Deep Waters! Must Read

Through the Deep Waters

By Kim Vogel Sawyer

 

About the Book:

 

Born to an unloving prostitute in a popular Chicago brothel, timid seventeen-year-old Dinah Hubley was raised amidst the secrets held in every dark, grimy room of her home. Anxious to escape, Dinah pursues her dream of becoming a Harvey Girl, waiting tables along the railroad in an upscale hotel. But when she finds out she isn’t old enough, her only option is to accept a job as a chambermaid at the Clifton Hotel in Florence, Kansas. Eager to put everything behind her, Dinah feels more worthless than ever, based on a single horrible decision she made to survive.

The Clifton offers a life Dinah has never known, but blinded to the love around her, Dinah remains buried in the shame of her past. When a handsome chicken farmer named Amos Ackerman starts to show interest, Dinah withdraws further, convinced no one could want a sullied woman like her.  Despite his self-consciousness about his handicapped leg and her strange behavior, Amos resolves to show Dinah Christ’s love. But can she ever accept a gift she so desperately needs?

 

About the Author:

 

Kim Vogel Sawyer is a best-selling author highly acclaimed for her gentle stories of hope. More than one million copies of her books are in print and have garnered awards including the ACFW Carol Award, the Inspirational Readers Choice Award, and the Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence. Kim lives in Kansas, where she and her retired military husband, Don, run a bed-and-breakfast inn with the help of their four feline companions. She enjoys spending time with her three daughters and nine grandchildren.

 

 

You can find out more about Ms. Sawyer by visiting her site: http://kimvogelsawyer.com/

 

 

My Review:

 

I love reading Kim Vogel Sawyer’s books. She really knows how to grab your attention and make you feel like you are there, watching the story unfold. In her latest novel, Through the Deep Waters, we find the story of Dinah, who’s mother is a prostitute and lives in a dark, gloomy room that she calls home. Her one goal in life is to become a Harvey Girl and to escape Chicago.

 

Leaving Chicago for Florence, Kansas to follow that dream, there she finds out that she is a year shy of the age required to become a Harvey Girl. She accepts a job as a chambermaid at the Clifton Hotel where Ruthie befriends her. Ruthie had the opposite life of Dinah, she had loving parents and was raised in a nice home, and her father is the minister of the church.

 

What kind of life will Dinah have now? Will she learn to love it in Florence or will she let her past always predict her future? What about love, will she ever find it or ever let anyone get close to her?

 

These questions and more can be answered in when you read the book. I promise you will not put it down once you start. I definitely give it 5 out 5 stars!!!! Wonderful!!!

 

Read the first chapter here: http://waterbrookmultnomah.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/SneakPeek_ThroughDeepWaters.pdf

 

 

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