About the Book
Book: Strength in the Storm
Author: Laurel Blount
Genre: Amish Romance
Release date: February 22, 2022
In this touching Amish romance, a brokenhearted woman and a steadfast man discover that the safest place to weather tragedy is in each other’s arms.
After the murder of both her parents, Emma Hochstedler returns to the small community of Johns Mill, hoping to resume her quiet existence. Reclaiming her place proves harder than expected—especially now that a movie is being made about her family’s loss. But then, an old friend offers her a lifeline that gives her new
purpose.
Amish builder Samuel Christner is the biggest—and the strongest—man in town. In fact, the gentle giant has only one weakness—Emma. Even though she broke his heart, he won’t let his childhood sweetheart face her troubles alone. He hires Emma as a nurse for his elderly aunt…and finds himself falling for her all over again.
But while romance blooms, storm clouds gather. And when darkness falls, it will take all Sam’s strength—and all their love—to see them through.
MARILYN'S THOUGHTS: Strength in the Storm is appropriately titled with Emma’s and Samuel’s story. Emma and Samuel both suffered major losses but through many twists and turns they found strength to continue on with their lives. Their relationship had shifted many years ago but with Emma back in Mills Creek to assist her family after their tragedy that happened in book one. She’s soon offering to help care for Samuel’s aunt, as that was who Emma was. Samuel was one strong and big Amish man that had intervened for Emma when movie individuals kept bothering her.
This is one dimensional story that was spell binding till the end. The unpredictable scenes, dialogues, twists and turns along with a lot of emotions, faith and off and on romance kept me engaged. I wanted the story to continue to see how and if certain characters were remorseful for their actions that caused such heartache in this Amish community.
Thank you to NetGalley and Celebrate Lit for a copy of this book without any obligation to write a positive review. I have shared my own opinion.
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About the Author
Award-winning author Laurel Blount writes inspirational romances full of grit and grace—with characters who’ll walk right off the page and into your heart! She lives on a farm in Georgia with her husband, their four fabulous kids, and an assortment of ridiculously spoiled animals.
A enthusiastic multi-tasker, Laurel writes for both Berkley/Penguin Random House and Love Inspired/Harlequin. She’s the recipient of ACFW’s Carol Award, The New England Reader’s Choice Award and GRW’s Maggie Award. She’s represented by Jessica Alvarez of Bookends Literary Agency.
Strength in the Storm is Laurel’s seventh book—and four more stories are in the works! Stay tuned!
More from Laurel
A word from Laurel:
Oh, I can’t wait for you to meet Emma and Sam—they’re one of my all-time favorite story couples! And what an intriguing combination they are: a gentle man known far and wide for his physical strength…and a heartbroken woman—his boyhood sweetheart—who’s his one and only weakness.
Don’t you just love a good second chance romance? I know I do! There’s something so satisfying about seeing a broken love story beautifully mended. Of course, it won’t be easy. Emma and Sam’s story is mixture of joy and sorrow, laughter and tears—lots and lots of bumps on the road for these two. But they’re about to discover that love and faith shine their brightest in life’s darkest moments—and that trouble only makes a hard-won “happily ever after” even sweeter!
Blog Stops
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Bigreadersite, April 1
The Avid Reader, April 2
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 3
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 3
Texas Book-aholic, April 4
SusanLovesBooks, April 5
Lighthouse Academy Blog, April 5 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)
Inklings and notions, April 6
Writing From the Heart Land, April 6
Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, April 7
Remembrancy, April 7
deb’s Book Review, April 8
Miriam Jacob, April 8
Bizwings Blog, April 9
Locks, Hooks and Books, April 9
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, April 10
Mary Hake, April 10
Books I’ve Read, April 11
I luv the books, April 11
For Him and My Family, April 12
Maureen’s Musings, April 12
Connie’s History Classroom, April 13
Pause for Tales, April 13
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 14
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Laurel is giving away the grand prize package of a $75 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!
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/1c570/strength-in-the-storm-celebration-tour-giveaway
1 comment:
Thank you for your review on "Strength in the Storm" by Laurel Blount and for being part of the blog tour by Celebrate Lit.
Amazing author whose books never disappoint. Wonderful characters and great storylines keep me wanting to read each and every book this author writes.
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