I really enjoyed reading Stacy Henrie's A Hope Remembered.
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(Of Love and War #3)
by Stacy Henrie
by Stacy Henrie
Christian Historical Romance
Paperback, 384 Pages
March 31st 2015 by Forever
Paperback, 384 Pages
March 31st 2015 by Forever
Summary
AS THE WAR ENDS, LOVE BEGINS
Nora Lewis just wants an escape after losing her fiance in the Great War. When she inherits property in England, she boldly packs up and leaves America for a fresh start. But, if not for her dashing new neighbor, Colin Ashby, she'd be lost. Even as their friendship deepens, Nora knows a British aristocrat would never be free to love an American orphan, no matter how much the war has changed the world ...
After his brother's death in the war and his own experiences as a pilot at the front, Colin returns home broken, only to discover his family's estate is also in ruin. The pressure is now on him to save his home and the Ashbys' place in society with a well-bred match to a wealthy heiress. Too bad he finds more of a kindred spirit in Nora, the beautiful American next door. She, too, has faced the rigors of war and survived. Now the ex-soldier will have one more battle to fight--this time for love.
Nora Lewis just wants an escape after losing her fiance in the Great War. When she inherits property in England, she boldly packs up and leaves America for a fresh start. But, if not for her dashing new neighbor, Colin Ashby, she'd be lost. Even as their friendship deepens, Nora knows a British aristocrat would never be free to love an American orphan, no matter how much the war has changed the world ...
After his brother's death in the war and his own experiences as a pilot at the front, Colin returns home broken, only to discover his family's estate is also in ruin. The pressure is now on him to save his home and the Ashbys' place in society with a well-bred match to a wealthy heiress. Too bad he finds more of a kindred spirit in Nora, the beautiful American next door. She, too, has faced the rigors of war and survived. Now the ex-soldier will have one more battle to fight--this time for love.
Excerpt
With a glare at both of
them, Jack smashed his cap on his head and stalked from the room. He proceeded
to slam the door behind him, but it hit the doorframe and bounced open instead.
Nora pushed out a sigh.
“You didn’t have to be rude. Jack’s been very helpful to me this past week.” Maybe a bit too much. But she didn’t
voice that thought. Colin needed no further ammunition against Jack.
“I’m sure he has,” Colin
muttered, his expression as dark as his eyes.
Nora pinned him with a
piercing look.
“You’re right.” He
finished buttoning his cuffs and slipped on his vest. “That was ungentlemanly
of me.”
She ignored his reference
to her joke at their first meeting as she put away the corn starch and closed
the cupboard. It was easier to keep her heart firmly locked if she held onto
her disapproval of Colin’s behavior. Plus it would also stop her from wondering
what he’d been about to say before Jack’s arrival.
“How may I redeem
myself?” he asked as he pulled on his jacket. The amusement tugging at his
mouth contradicted his contrite tone.
Nora folded her arms,
contemplating a suitable penance. “I think your punishment needs to be
two-fold.”
“Very well.” He nodded.
“What is your sentence?”
“First, you must join me
for choir rehearsal at the church tomorrow morning.”
The mirth drained from
his face. “Nora.” His voice held a note of warning. “That is entirely—”
“Second, you and Perseus
can give me a tour around the lake. I’ve already been here a week and haven’t
even seen all of it.”
Colin scowled. “A walk
around the lake would be acceptable. But the choir rehearsal . . .”
“Please, Colin.” She
hazarded a step toward him, hoping he’d relent. “I sang with them last Sunday
and they need more male voices.”
She had another reason
for wanting him there. Everyone had been kind at rehearsal and at church the
following day, but Nora still felt uncomfortable with the continued references
to her likeness to Eleanor. Apparently their similarities also included their
singing voices. With Colin at the rehearsals, she wouldn’t feel as awkward. She
was beginning to think he was the only person in Larksbeck who hadn’t known
Eleanor.
Colin’s brow knit in
obvious annoyance, while Nora held her breath. Would he accept her proposal?
Finally resignation settled over his countenance. “I’ll go, but only once.” He
held up a single finger. “Once,” he repeated. “I make no promises after that.”
Grateful, she breached
the remaining space between them and put her hand on his sleeve. “I agree to
those terms.” She couldn’t hide her smile as she added, “Be careful, though, we
might make a regular choir member out of you yet.”
Instead of the light
laugh she expected, Colin solemnly watched her. Though he didn’t touch her, she
felt as powerless to release his sleeve as if he’d detained her hand. She
couldn’t step away—his nearness drew her in like the promising warmth of a fire
after being out in a storm.
“You know,” he murmured,
his voice low, “you are rather charming when you jest like that.”
Nora’s pulse stuttered to
a stop, then sped up again like a train gaining speed. She tried to remember
why she’d been angry with him, tried to remember why she couldn’t allow
anything more than friendship to blossom between them. But she couldn’t
concentrate on any one thought, except for the growing desire to touch the hint
of dark bristles covering his jaw.
Colin studied her lips as
Jack had done last week, but this moment couldn’t be more different. A part of
her, one growing more insistent by the second, actually wanted Colin to kiss
her. How long had it been since she’d last felt the press of masculine lips
against hers?
Not since before Tom
left.
The memory crashed over
her with all the effect of an ocean wave. She felt suddenly ill and cold.
Releasing Colin’s sleeve, she stepped back, crossing her arms over her chest
for warmth.
Forgive
me, Tom.
She’d done nothing wrong,
but even entertaining the idea of Colin kissing her felt like a betrayal. Her
heart could never belong to anyone else. And yet, in this moment, the past felt
more like a burden than a boon.
“I’ll . . . uh . . . just
get my sweater, then we can go on that walk.” Nora went to pull the garment off
its usual peg. Her hands shook slightly as she slipped the sweater on over her
blouse. “Ready?”
A flicker of emotion
gleamed in Colin’s dark eyes. Was it disappointment? Frustration? Would he
forgive her abruptness or understand the source of her pain? As quickly as it
had come, though, the sentiment faded and Colin shot her a carefree grin.
“After you, fair lady.”
(Of Love and War #3)
by Stacy Henrie
by Stacy Henrie
Summary
With her brothers away fighting the Great War overseas, Livy Campbell desperately wants to help her family. Her chance comes when she meets a handsome stranger who lands her a job as a teacher in a place far from her parents' farm. But the war casts a long shadow over the German-American town that Livy now calls home—and the darkness will test everything she thought she knew about family and love . . .
More than anything, Friedrick Wagner wants to be part of his adopted country's struggle for peace. But when the bitter animosity between Germans and Americans soon turns citizens against newcomers, friend against friend, he will do whatever it takes to protect Livy from the hysteria that grips their town. As tragedy—and dark secrets from the past—threaten their future, Friedrick and Livy have one chance to stand up for what's right . . . and one chance to fight for their love.
More than anything, Friedrick Wagner wants to be part of his adopted country's struggle for peace. But when the bitter animosity between Germans and Americans soon turns citizens against newcomers, friend against friend, he will do whatever it takes to protect Livy from the hysteria that grips their town. As tragedy—and dark secrets from the past—threaten their future, Friedrick and Livy have one chance to stand up for what's right . . . and one chance to fight for their love.

(Of Love and War #2)
by Stacy Henrie
Christian Historical Romance
Paperback, 384 Pages
December 16th 2014 by Forever
Summary
FROM A GREAT WAR, SPRINGS A GREAT LOVE
In France at the height of World War I, American nurse Evelyn Gray is no stranger to suffering. She's helped save the life of many a soldier, but when she learns her betrothed has been killed, her own heart may be broken beyond repair. Summoning all her strength, Evelyn is determined to carry on-not just for herself and her country, but for her unborn child. Corporal Joel Campbell dreams of the day the war is over and he can return home and start a family. When a brutal battle injury puts that hope in jeopardy, Joel is lost to despair . . . until he meets Evelyn. Beautiful, compassionate, and in need of help, she makes an unconventional proposal that could save their lives-or ruin them irrevocably. Now, amidst the terror and turmoil of the Western Front, these two lost souls will have to put their faith in love to find the miracle they've been looking for.
About the Author

Stacy Henrie has always had an avid appetite for history, fiction and chocolate. She earned her B.A. in public relations from Brigham Young University and worked in communications before turning her attentions to raising a family and writing inspirational historical romances.
Wife of an entrepreneur husband and a stay-at-home mom to three, Stacy loves the chance to live out history through her fictional characters, while enjoying the modern conveniences of life in the 21st century. In addition to author, she is a reader, a road trip enthusiast and a novice interior decorator. She and her family currently reside in Utah.
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