From award-winning author, Ann Bennett, comes a captivating story of love and loss set in Burma during WWII and the 1988 pro-democracy uprising.Tragic events from WW2 echo down through three generations of women ... Ninety-year old Grace has lived a long life, a life filled with memories of marriage to Jack... a man whose world had been torn apart by war. She receives a sketch of a beautiful Indian woman made by her husband. Who is she? Twenty-seven years ago, Grace's daughter, Louise, made a promise to Jack on his death-bed, a promise which took her to Burma where she became caught up in events with tragic consequences. Today, Louise and her daughter, Eve, are retracing Louise's steps to Myanmar, to search for the girl in Jack's sketch. But they are unprepared for the long-buried secrets their journey will unearth...
Sadie Fisher wonders if she'll ever find true love again after the death of her husband. When wealthy Englischer Kade Saunders rents her guest cottage for a month, Sadie's world is turned upside-down. Kade has a five-year old autistic son who is unexpectedly left in his permanent care. As Sadie's feelings for the child grow, so do her feelings for Kade. But is this man suitable for anything more than friendship?
Family is everything to Willa. Adopted at birth, her loving husband and son are her safe haven, and the ones she has clung to while numbed by the pain of a recent loss. When a letter arrives, it opens a path for Willa to re-engage with life: she has inherited a house halfway across the world, in a town she’s never heard of, from a woman she doesn’t know. Her only guess is that Lillian Brooks could have been her birth mother. Travelling to the inviting shores of Sisters Cove, Willa is entranced by the dilapidated old house she now owns, perched high on a windy cliff within the Merrivale Estate. But as she begins to look amongst the dusty photos and sealed boxes of papers left to her, it becomes clear that the truth about who Lillian really was is not at all what Willa expected. At Merrivale, social butterfly Annabelle is intrigued by Willa’s arrival. Unable to have children herself, she feels drawn to this fragile, younger woman and is inspired to help her mend the cracks in her heart. But as a friendship grows between the two, the dark truth that connects them is exposed, and both are forced to make choices about the risks they’ll take for family, love and forgiveness. An emotional, powerful novel full of dark secrets and family drama. Perfect for fans of The Silent Wife, Amanda Prowse and Sally Hepworth. Readers love The Daughter’s Promise: ‘OMG! OMG! OMG! What a marvellously brilliant book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I LOVED this book!!! I loved everything about it – the characters, story and writing style. I was sad when it ended… Definitely recommend the book. I read it in one sitting. I couldn't put it down.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Absolutely beautiful. I just loved this amazing book. Heart-breaking and heartwarming. A thought provoking and powerful story of love, loss, forgiveness and how to keep on living after the worst has happened. Just beautiful. One of my favourite reads of 2019!’ Renita D’Silva, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘One of the best books I’ve read in a while. I did not want to put it down so I read it in one day!… Great characters and an interesting story developed with each page read.’ Netgalley reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Will break your heart… It was so easy to fall into this book and in love with this bittersweet story. Even hours after I had finished, my thoughts still lingered on this tale – and Annabelle's indomitable spirit. Wonderful story!!’ Goodreads reviewer ‘Gripping and engrossing story… an excellent and poignant read.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘What a touching story… I loved this book!’ Robin Loves Reading, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘A hugely engrossing and entertaining novel… Gripped right from the start, I was totally caught up in the drama of it all… A heart-warming read and a compulsive story… Very highly recommended.’ Brianne’s Book Reviews, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘I loved the story… 5 stars.’ B for Bookreview, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ‘Fun characters and good writing made this book a great read and I thoroughly enjoyed the drama that played out on the pages. Sometimes unpredictable and unexpected, the story highlights the beauty of the area and the drama that plays out in a family. I loved this book.’ Goodreads reviewer, ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
Orphaned at a young age, Skylar McHenry grew up as little more than a servant and shunned by everyone around her because of her reputation as a pirate's daughter. Each day Skye faces is marked by some new struggle. Her only hope is to rely on her heavenly Father's care and comfort and the solace of her best friend, Will, who has become more than dear to her. Just when an unexpected encounter gives Skye a small glimmer of hope that things might change in her favor, her world is shattered. She is awakened in the night by cannon blasts. Pirates storm the orphanage, drag her away, and force her aboard their ship. The cruel captain's intentions are clear. He will extract from her, through any means necessary, the location of the treasure hidden by her father. For Skye to divulge the location would mean breaking the last promise she made to him. She's certain she never will, but what happens when the lives of those dearest to her are at stake? The Pirate Daughter's Promise is full of daring high seas adventure; sweet, wholesome romance; surprising discoveries; unlikely new friends; and the rewards of trusting in God even when life seems impossible.
Return to Blessing, North Dakota, with the story of Andrew Bjorklund and Ellie Wold. After graduating in May of 1900, the two make plans to marry once the harvest is over and their new house is finished. They spend the summer working hard, and the Lord seems to shine on and in them in a special way. Everyone rejoices in their happiness. Everyone except for Toby Valders, who is determined to get even for all the drubbings he has taken from Andrew through the years. Andrew, however, has promised Ellie there will be no more fistfights. But when their new barn burns--and many of their possessions and dreams with it--Andrew throws his vows of nonviolence aside, reaping bitter consequences. Why is the life he has so looked forward to now unraveling so quickly? (Daughters of Blessing Book 1)
When Alice Ozma was in 4th grade, she and her father decided to see if he could read aloud to her for 100 consecutive nights. On the hundreth night, they shared pancakes to celebrate, but it soon became evident that neither wanted to let go of their storytelling ritual. So they decided to continue what they called "The Streak." Alice's father read aloud to her every night without fail until the day she left for college. Alice approaches her book as a series of vignettes about her relationship with her father and the life lessons learned from the books he read to her. Books included in the Streak were: Great Expectations by Charles Dickens, the Oz books by L. Frank Baum, Harry Potter by J. K. Rowling, Alice's Adventures in Wonderland by Lewis Carroll, and Shakespeare's plays.
On the rolling plains of Lancaster County, PA, Lillian Miller is searching for her grandparents' house...and so much more. After years of neglect and abuse, she's turning to a lifestyle of simplicity among the Amish to find herself. As she discards the distractions of her former life, Lillian befriends the young boy working on her family's farm and his attractive widowed father. And despite her best efforts, their feelings for each other deepened.
Josephine will discover more than she bargained for as her world collides with the Plain people of Lancaster County. Josephine Dronberger was a scared teenager when she left her baby in the care of an Old Order Amish couple. But seventeen years have passed and Josie longs to reconnect with her daughter. Lindaùas the couple named the childùis promised to Stephen Ebersol, the bishopÆs grandson. They plan to marry in the fall. When her birth mother comes to Paradise, Linda is drawn to a world sheÆs never known. Will the direction sheÆs been heading since birth be suddenly derailed, and who will stand by her convictionsùmother or daughter?
Carley has given up chasing her dreams. Now her dreams are chasing her. Carley Marek experiences culture shock when she visits her friend LillianÆs family on their farm deep in Amish country. SheÆll get an article out of the visitùand maybe some of LillianÆs newfound peace will somehow rub off on her. Just when Carley is getting used to the quiet nature of the Plain community, Lillian and SamuelÆs son falls ill. But the local doctor who can offer the most help has been shunned by the community and forbidden to intervene. As DavidÆs condition deteriorates, Dr. Noah determines to do whatever it takes to save the boyÆs life. Carley is caught in the middleùdrawn to Noah, wanting to be helpful in the crisisùand confused by all their talk about a God she neither knows nor trusts. Carley must decide what in life is worth pursuing . . . and what to do when sheÆs pursued by a love she never expected.
