Gracie's Surrender 

March 4 2022

by Blossom Turner  (Author)

Book 4 of 5: Shenandoah Brides

Helping the orphan children in Richmond just might overturn everything Gracie thought she knew, including the value of love.

Gracie Williams has always had an adventurous streak, which led her from her home in the Shenandoah Valley to Richmond, Virginia, where she can devote her life to the orphan children. Though her beauty has brought on the advances of many men, she has no plans to marry, and finds suitors an unfortunate irritation she doesn’t have time for—much to her parents’ chagrin.

When she befriends Matthew Weston, the mature and serious orphanage superintendent, she confides in him and believes he shares her goals. Neither are prepared for the sparks that fly. Tension grows as Matthew falls in love with her, yet realizes he is just another man in the long line of would-be suitors.

A family crisis, an orphan train, and the plight of a sweet orphan named Emma throw the couple together in deep and meaningful ways. But will this be enough for Gracie to embrace a new way of thinking, and the gift of love that only true soulmates can share?

Marillyn's thoughts:

 

 

 

 

Gracie’s Surrender is a magnificent, superb and compelling story! I loved reading Gracie’s and Matthew’s story.

 

Gracie made a vow to never marry when she was young so she could devote her life to caring for orphan children. When she was offered a job at the Raleigh Orphanage she didn’t anticipate an attraction to Matthew Weston the superintendent.

Gracie’s character is well developed and dimensional with her determination, faith and love of children. Gracie’s and Matthew’s story is filled with unexpected events, determination to provide homes for the orphans and even accepted new adventures with the orphans. This powerful and touching story is filled with a beautiful faith message that was easily interwoven to show the love of God for all. Will Matthew’s attraction and prayers be enough for Gracie to realize that caring for the orphans would be possible even if she didn’t keep her vow?

 

I received a complimentary digital copy of this awesome tale without any obligation to write a positive review. I have expressed my own opinion.