Leahs Peace: Christian Historical Romance (Stones Creek Book 1)

Leah's Peace

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Brady Thomasson has his hands full. A mysterious illness, blizzard conditions, and a skeleton staff would be enough to keep even the most seasoned medical professional on his toes. Will the unexpected arrival of his former girlfriend distract him from his duties? She meets Brad Andrews, an American supervising construction of the Arkansas State University science building, and falls in love.

No one, except Hugh Barnes, a confirmed bachelor who finds himself drawn to the outwardly shy but inwardly bold Violet Madison, a young woman who risks her safety to help others. When Violet confesses her fear of eviction from her childhood home, Hugh longs to rescue her. But Violet faces an even bigger threat. A phantom figure lurks in the shadows, prepared to clip the wings of the Yuletide Angel.

She enlists the help of her Cadillac driving mama, the man who ditched Marsha at her high-school graduation but kept her heart, and a bumbling police officer.

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Folks around River Valley are having things disappear while they are sleeping with their eyes open. Seems everyone has a dream and not enough funds. Someone is determined to kill for that dream. Can Marsha find out who the thief is before she becomes one of the sleep walkers? But disheartening events shatter her plans, and when disaster looms for her project, she decides to fight back. Now she must confront the man who deceived her and unravel a threatening mystery.

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Charlie is all wealth and polish while Franny is a simple farm girl who has more spirit than money. He spends too much time fishing and trekking around Cape Hatteras Island. Who are these men and why are they following her? Can Mike and Martin protect not only Ava, but Buxton and beyond from their corrupt plan?

Can he protect her before she disappears from Cape Hatteras for good? When a mysterious man becomes a threat to her health Dr. Shauna Nathan, a workaholic scientist, is about to lose control over her emotions and her life. Her family steps in to protect her even if it means disrupting her otherwise predictable and orderly existence by bribing her with a chance to spend time with her old college roommate and surround herself with her one true passion — horses.

She heads to a ranch in Chandler County to hide from her stalker. Horse therapist Zach moved to New York, had a successful career in finance, a beautiful wife, and daughter one day and the next it was all gone. He has lost everyone he loved. Would he risk his heart again for Shauna? On a fateful day Elizabeth finds herself guardian of her four orphaned nieces. An unpredictable series of events leads her to visit an Orthodox monastery. She meets an elderly monk there, who — like the ancient Christian elders — has insight into her life, future and heart.

He suggests that she look for a husband among her old high school friends. He had a crush on her then; what will he think of her now? And how will she find all this out before moving across country to start a new job? Returning to her home town for a teaching job, Jane Conroy faces a vandalized classroom, flattened tires, and, worse, being stalked.

The first is See Jane Run. Kyle is falling in love with Jane and his concern grows when the threatening messages grow more deadly. Jane is well-liked by everyone. Yet the threats become more dire. Finally the police force investigates, searching for anything that would cause such hatred. But will they find the answer too late? Or will her time in Mexico be up before she gets the chance? Rellie stonewalls his tractor and reveals her bruised back, a talisman from her recent attack. Rellie starts to view him in a new light, as her roadside flower stand lends her purpose.

When Peyton Abercrombie runs away from an arranged betrothal, she is soon discovered by Captain Jackson Lafitte stowing away aboard the Mon Cherisse. Adaline and her best friend, Maggie, tend to the men by cheering them with reading Charles Dickens stories and writing letters home for them. But when they realize most of the men will be spending Thanksgiving away from home, they offer to put on an Autumn Ball and Feast for the soldiers and local ladies.

Until the day she discovers the body of a former student in the woods. She assumes it was an accident. A murder never solved. Georgia refuses to let that happen this time. But her head is pummeled with conflicting evidence and anonymous threats of severe consequences if she digs any deeper. In the end, Georgia faces a paralyzing choice. Ignore the dark secrets inside the family and friends who surround her or be willing to risk her own life to uncover the truth.

Mary Rose Miller has been busy keeping house for her dad and her sisters ever since the death of her mother. So when she meets young Elliot Thomas, she is not inclined towards romance, even if he is both handsome and kind. Still, Mary Rose cannot deny the way her breath quickens when she is near him. And so, when Elliott asks to court her, Mary Rose must make a decision.

Finally release the sad secret inside her, a secret that keeps her heart closed. Or stay locked away, protected from ever losing anyone again? Four years ago, Sienna defied her father by moving to Australia to obtain her teaching qualifications. Teacher Dave Maxwell likes the freedom of his nomadic lifestyle. He works contract-to-contract, moving to different high schools around Australia.

Back in Sydney, Sienna moves in with her Aussie cousins and starts her first teaching job, torn between her dream for a future in Australia and her longing for home. Sienna and Dave work at the same school, attend the same church, and quickly become friends. They are drawn together by circumstances and an undeniable attraction. But their idyllic time together is temporary. Can the girl from Tuscany and the boy from Australia risk everything for love? The investigation takes a more bizarre turn when detective Shane Black becomes convinced the killer was actually after Callie.

Masked identities, antique quilts with hidden messages, an Amish boy whose handicap makes him stronger, one brave dog, and a possible hidden treasure…. When he meets Tara, the new receptionist at the family business, he is immediately on guard. Staring into the eyes of the man she loved, Ruth knew coming home was where she would make her fondest memories with her beloved Joshua.

She was looking forward to their journey together as man and wife. All their plans were interrupted when they were caught up in a terrible storm, and their boat crashed in an unknown area. Although they were lost, it seemed as if destiny had brought them to this unfamiliar territory, and until they discovered what it was and fulfilled it, their future together would be put on hold.

Marvin, Renee Riva, Janice Thompson. As Luke discovers the real reasons for this assignment, will he be able to choose between doing his job and protecting the woman he loves? Heart on the Land Max Harper is a country boy at heart. When his father advertises for a new farmhand, Joanna Greaves was certainly not who he expected as his new colleague. Bridge to Return From outward appearances, Kathryn Harper is a success. As a determined, intelligent and in-demand graphic designer engaged to a successful businessman, her life is a blur of appointments, emails and client contracts.

But beneath her perfect facade, is a woman who carries the burden of humiliation, rejection and the need for acceptance. Home in the Valley Cameron Harper is tough. To the outside world he is strong, self-assured and a hard worker. But beneath his over-confident and often-brooding facade, is a man longing for acceptance. He was burnt once and has carried the scars from that rejection around with him his whole life. Trust is not easily given, and the walls around his heart are there for his own self-preservation. Which is why Alyssa Torrens bothers him so much. This discovery sets Summer and her candy-making aunt on a search for a killer.

As Summer gets closer to the truth — not only of the theft but of her true feelings for Ethan — the diamond thief hatches a plan to hush the feisty sleuth. Travel photojournalist Chloe McConnaughey thought she understood her brother Tate — a brilliant programmer willing to compromise anything to get ahead. When Tate dies unexpectedly, Chloe copes by taking an assignment in the Caribbean where she meets Jack, a charming Manhattan escapee who almost has her believing life could turn around.

But the illusion is shattered when a series of bizarre incidents leaves them framed for murder and running from killers convinced that Chloe is the key to questions Tate left behind. Strained to the breaking point by a life consistently marked by tragedy, Chloe fights a sense of hopelessness, confronting the age-old question: Hunted from the tiny island of St.

Gideon all the way to Miami, Chloe and Jack desperately search for the evidence that will prove their innocence and eliminate them as targets of the shadowy conspiracy that will stop at nothing to make its problems go away. He talks to imaginary characters. Can they team up to solve a family mystery?

Tate Darrow just messed it up. Patch A honeymoon cottage reunites a pair of childhood friends. Can it offer them a future filled with happily-ever-after? Amant When conventional meets creative, who will get the last word? All across America are quaint towns with nostalgic Christmas names. In this collection are six such towns full of romance and Christmas spirit as couples find the true meaning of the holidays and love. When genealogy director Enid Gilchrist agrees to help Diana Evans trace her family history and uncover a family secret, she cautions her about potential consequences.

When DNA test results reveal a second secret, their search takes them from Tennessee to Mississippi and Arkansas, where they discover more than ancestors and risk becoming missing pieces of their own history. Melissa Campbell was losing everything. She was a newbie K-9 Officer with her German Shepard Jimmy, and her colleagues made sure she knew it.

Some wounds just did not heal. Erik Flynn was a bestselling author. Not him, actually, his pen name, Pat Harrington was. After churning out dozens of mysteries that won acclaim, Erik stared at blank pages every day. To escape his frustration and his publisher , he moved to a small town he randomly found on the map. He was belligerent, frustrated, and a recluse.

But when he sees a brave police officer standing up to a drug addict, something changes for him. When a shaky friendship ensues, Erik finds peace he has not known before. Writing seems to flow faster, and Erik is in awe of the woman he is slowly falling in love with. Erik may have considered their relationship as being friends, but for Melissa, his support means so much more. She starts to fall for the man with a rough exterior, only to find a gentle and considerate man behind the mask.

But when her past collides with her present, it takes all her strength to hold on. When possibly the biggest case of her career lands in her lap, she needs to find a strength she does not have to lead Jimmy. Can Melissa finally find her peace among her challenges? Can Erik let go of his hesitations and be with the woman he loves? Their travels turn romantic under a waterfall at Natural Bridges National Park, and Capital Reef holds palisades, plus a look at how fragile civilization can be.

He makes a mad dash back to Lehi, the Lavender Capital of the World, in search of his flower-loving girlfriend, unsure he will find her in time. As she quickly rises in the ranks, winning more bids than any other architect in the firm, she also unwittingly weaves her way into his heart. He feels compelled to keep her marriage safe while juggling a new relationship and a threatening lawsuit from a disgruntled ex-employee. Something must give as he slowly unravels the truth about Katie — and his love for her that he can no longer deny. Animal lover, Zoey Pappas leaves the rat race of Seattle to move to the small town of Leavenworth, Washington to open her new pet grooming salon, Puppy Dooz.

Having given up her former dream of acting, she is miffed when her cat, Sofie, is constantly pursued by a theater cat named Valentino. Especially, when his owner, Dawson, runs The Backstage Theater playhouse in town and wants Zoey to audition as his leading lady in the Jane Austen production of Persuasion. Zoey turns him down flat. Stormi Nelson, best-selling romance author, moved into her huge Victorian house in the private community of Oak Meadows Estates. When her agent tells her that her characters are becoming too cardboard and that she needs to get out and mingle with people, she comes up with the idea of a Neighborhood Watch Program.

What follows is a frolicking good time as Stormi finds herself the nosiest neighbor of them all. Can she find the killer before she becomes the next victim? Her snark should make him forget her. Problem is, both God and Ryan have other plans! Enter Louisiana Chalfant, the new symphony pianist who embodies the word diva. Louisiana settles into her temporary role with the symphony in Washington, D. Practicing for a duet at church gives her the perfect opportunity to get to know the real Nick.

As they play together, Nick and Louisiana develop a friendship that begins to morph into something more, but what happens when their diverging goals threaten to upstage their love? Sixteen-year-old Jaclyn looks up to her father. An honest man who once fought for the king, he now teaches Jaclyn how to use her wits — and her sword.

But he has a secret. And his secret may have a connection to the one thing Jaclyn is hiding from him. Armed only with her sword and three magic beans — a gift from a mysterious old woman — Jaclyn sets out for Black Mountain to save her father. Jack, her childhood friend and secret crush, is following her.

Bounty Hunter Logan McGuire is aggressively hunting down a desperado who killed someone dear to him. Word gets back to the outlaw that Paulina is a witness to his crime, and Logan McGuire is on his trail for the bounty money. Or will her secret destroy their relationship? Daughter of a billionaire Brie Carter was bored and looking for a way to spice up her life. When her friend offered a bet with a prize Brie wanted, she agreed, but she never counted on falling in love on the way.

The problem is, how does she tell Jesse about the bet without losing him? The river brought a handsome stranger to her. Would the river also take him away? From her Alabama mansion on the banks of the Chattahoochee River, Lily watches the steamboats pass and dreams of falling in love with the perfect man, giving him her whole mind and spirit.

But when the river gives her an irresistible steamboat captain, Lily is torn between him and her pledge to marry the wealthy man her parents have chosen for her. Torn by her love for the mysterious captain, she struggles with duty, honor and faith. Small-town nurse Noelle Rochester seems to have a target on her back since her elderly neighbor confided her murder suspicions. Nearly run off the road, she turns to a former private investigator, Juan Rivera. But is he ready for or capable of a case like hers? Two dead bodies, one drive-by shooting, and one kidnapped pet later, Juan and Noelle need to solve the mystery before Christmas — or die trying.

Arianna Belmonte loved her life as a programmer. But an urgent SOS from her sister brings her back to her winery home in tranquil St. Things are not so calm when she learns her childhood home is going to be sold off and there are suspicious threats to her father. When she digs in, the mystery deepens, with no answers from her father. Alex Garner knows one thing when he returns to St. He is not a cheater and he has done nothing wrong. The last time he fell in love with her, he promised her togetherness, only to break that promise. When both their problems collide, they need to find every ounce of strength to stay together.

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Will they finally get their forever? After the woman he loved left him for a richer guy, Marco Carter turned all his passion toward the chain of pizzerias he founded. Then his world is turned upside down. Many hours with the guarded but beautiful Samantha has him questioning his career-centered mindset. A born risk taker, Samantha misses her former life as a travel photographer and extreme sports aficionado. But more than anything, she grieves her fiance. On her trip from Italy on the anniversary of his tragic passing, the last thing she expects is to become drawn to her neighbor on her flight.

What will it take for her to heal enough to trust in God and take the biggest risk of all — to love again? Memories of her own childhood and the pain of being orphaned and abandoned herself, lead her to find the courage to confront them about their lack of care for their son, regardless of the consequences. Cody Jenkins is a man who has always taken his chances, never shying away from the hard decisions in life. But his determination to succeed has meant that other parts of his life have suffered. Secretly, he longs for a family and especially for a wife to love and be loved by.

He had so nearly had it all, but when it all went wrong, years ago, he ran away and nursed his wounds alone. Will Cody ever allow anyone to get close to him again? And could two lives, hundreds of miles apart, be on a collision course they could never have foreseen? EVE Eve Douglass has worked hard to recover from opioid addiction. When she meets handsome veterinarian, Flynn Samuels, Eve finds herself struggling with her attraction to him. Hannah and Kane Winthrop had it all — until the challenges of infertility drove a wedge between them and threatened their marriage.

She has tough decisions to make, including the future of her relationship with her boyfriend Steve. Carol Nemeth, Renee Riva. Annie Rollins longs for adventure. But her strict mother keeps her close to home, working as a Harvey Girl waitress. Until Dallas Baker shows up in town and takes the job Annie really wants — leading tours through the Grand Canyon. Her chance comes when the President of the United States arrives for the dedication of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and her job is to report on this auspicious occasion.

Nora Martin is on the verge of opening a residential facility for first-time offenders. What are they hiding? The safe community is now full of secrets and old heartaches, and Nora is caught in the dangerous middle. Rance replaces an outgoing board member at the Willa Cather Foundation and fans the flames of interest.

An odd mix, the writing group and the hunters clash, until a late winter storm forces their cooperation. Their short-term survival hinges on the supply of firewood, but Season finds more than kindling in the storage building outside. When Caroline moved from her hometown in Pennsylvania to the Montana Territory, she had two things that convinced her to move — her husband, and the children who needed her as a teacher in the small mining town.

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But when her husband died in an accident, only the children have kept her in Helena for the past few years. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, Caroline misses having her family and friends to connect to, but she still has the children who need her. And then when the mayor hires an out-of-work miner to repair the schoolhouse, Caroline wonders if she can help fulfill the needs of others in the spirit of the season. Color of Danger Life as the sister of a serial killer is never easy, especially when a former runaway Mari Del Lobo becomes a target herself.

Taste of Danger Small-town librarian Soledad Sokolova has three days to find a hidden Russian treasure — or she and her father will die. Dillon called it a crush. Ten years later, Dillon has finished his tour of duty with the Coast Guard and owns a marina. Liza has finished college and is on her way to Paris. The two friends have one last performance together in The Frog Prince before parting forever.

Keeping in step with her favorite Jane Austin heroine, Emma, Liza decides to play summer matchmaker… Her plan backfires when her rival Shayla decides she likes Dillon instead of the guy Liza intended for her. Desperate, Liza comes up with a zinger to keep Shayla away from Dillon.

Come for Opening Night and find out if a single kiss can really change a toad into a prince. As commander of the East Division, she is well on her way. Despite being cleared of wrongdoing by a grand jury, Tess is so hounded by the public that she takes a job in Oregon to escape the bad press. And worse yet, his oncology nurse is meddlesome Heather Watson — the woman who destroyed his hope of marrying the woman he loved. To their surprise, romantic sparks fly between them. But Max faces a critical health decision, and Heather must meddle one last time, risking her heart on a long shot chance to give Max a future, with or without her.

Will he win his battle with cancer only to lose a chance at love? Not only is she plagued by guilt, but her shadowed upbringing and silent ways cause most of her town to question her sanity. She was there for one reason only: A connection developed that neither of them anticipated, one that drastically changed everything. But Lucas would have to do the unthinkable in order to be with Aria. He would have to give up his inheritance. And then there was that one issue with the secret he held. Once Aria found out, it would rip apart their relationship before it even had a chance.

Noreen Hirsch loses everything including her husband and two sons. Then her adopted country goes to war with her homeland. Has God abandoned her? Rosa Hirsch barely adjusts to being a bride before she is widowed. She gives up her citizenship to accompany her mother-in-law to her home country. Can Rosa find acceptance among strangers who hate her belligerent nation? Basil Quincey is rich beyond his wildest dreams, but loneliness stalks him. Can he find a woman who loves him and not his money? Trudie is about to protest, but then she meets the kind and handsome Mason Wimberley.

In spite of her dowdy appearance and sometimes awkward manner, Mason finds Trudie attractive, funny, and smart. But Lane inexplicably pushes Trudie away from Mason and toward the other willing suitor.

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Amora Norton is running out of time. Convinced a family get-together is what Nonna needs to lift her spirits, he plans an eightieth birthday party for her, making sure his siblings and cousins attend. The Keswick jewelry store where Jayne Austin has worked for seven years closes its doors. Jayne takes her generous severance pay and heads off to Italy — Tuscany to be precise. While aboard ship, a run-in with three Irish sisters lands Quinn in the role of reluctant savior. Though it may delay his plans, he cannot abandon the Young sisters, especially the tenacious yet kind Kiera.

Upon arriving in the colonies, Kiera Young prepares to meet her intended and begin her new life. But she soon discovers the marriage her brother-in-law arranged was never meant to be, and a far more sinister deal was negotiated for her and her sisters. But the longer he remains, the greater his feelings toward Kiera grow and the more he comes to realize true freedom might be found in sacrifice. Kelly Canyon wants to be an investigative journalist and takes photos of celebrities to pay the bills. When an actress is murdered following an interview by Kelly, she and Brock Handsome, uh, Hanson are the primary suspects.

She never intended to star in a movie. Yet, here she is acting in a movie, falling for Brock, and running from someone who very much wants her to stop trying to solve the murder, even if by doing so guarantees Kelly her job back. Detective Steven Pennington, who suspects drugs are at the root of the problem, must keep Marina safe from the killer while keeping himself from falling for yet another victim. Marina refuses to believe that her business partner could be part of a drug trafficking ring, but when evidence points its finger at her, she must join the fight with Steven to weed out the killer.

As a business manager, she hopes to rise up and create a better future, but fears and her past plague her. A widower, tragedy is no stranger to cruise line owner Tony Andrews, as he continues a search for someone close to his heart. From Venice, Italy to the Florida coast, Tony and Ava are drawn together through serving others affected from human trafficking and those abused in the crisis centers he founded.

But Ava must decide if she can give up the secure life she has rebuilt, or risk it to follow another path, as traumatic crises affect their lives and threaten their relationship. Will Tony be able to change his path and take the next steps in his life as he hopes? Can Ava find it in her heart to forgive the past and move on in life?

Like Ships Passing by Cynthia Hickey One transposed number threatens to sink love before it gets started. Chasing Pearl by Hallee Bridgeman A package lost in the mail since brings a modern couple together in a miraculous way. Operation Posthaste by Chautona Havig A nine-year-old boy finds a bag of mail from WWII in the attic of their new house and makes it his personal mission to deliver every piece before his mom finds out.

Are you a busy parent? Do you find it difficult to have intentional conversations with your teenager? Each question is followed up with a short commentary and a Bible verse that ties into the theme of the week. This book will provide you with thought-provoking questions that will allow your teenager to share his or her thoughts with you consistently on a variety of topics. It will also challenge you, as the parent, to think about these questions for yourself and be prepared to share your thoughts. One of the best ways to instill authentic faith into kids is for parents to talk about God and faith with their kids regularly.

The question has Taylor Cassidy journeying from one side of America to the other seeking an answer. Almost five years brings her no closer to the truth. Mystery has enshrouded the story of the woman for whom the wine is named. The road of recovery and mourning is dark, and Armand teeters between falling away from God and falling into His comforting arms.

When Armand and Taylor meet, questions arise for them both. Life as the sister of a serial killer is never easy, especially when former runaway Mari Del Lobo becomes a target herself. Mari encounters an unexpected — and a very attractive — ally in Dr. To solve the mystery, renew her faith, and find love and redemption, Mari has to face her most dangerous enemy — herself.

Catriona Maclean is determined to give the special needs children in her Edinburgh church a seaside day out. Alistair Murray has seen Catriona almost every day for the last twenty years. They even went to Sunday School together. Cascading Waterworks — Elina Marshall witnesses the heroics of new town manager Lathe Daily, and teams with him to bring modern waterworks to Flora, Missouri, including a romantic trip to the St.

Night Sky Burning — Luke saves a small boy from a fire at a nearby ranch and is attracted to his widowed mother. Feeling stuck in her small town, twenty-two-year-old Raylee finds happiness in an old high school crush. Her high school nemesis suddenly shows up. And someone is watching her every move.

Now Raylee will face a frightening uncertainty as she attempts to uncover the truth. The clues point to a suspect who is close to her, but soon her life is on the line in a complex suspenseful encounter. Debbie Regan finally gets to enjoy Christmas in a snow globe world like the one she always dreamed of.

But, the book was very enjoyable. Sep 13, Anne Butler rated it it was amazing. Wonderdul Book This is one of the best books I have read in quite a while. The characters become like old friends that I imagine it will be ea to dive into each new blok in the series. Leah comes to Stones Creek to be with her cousin and she is also running from bad memories from the war. She meets the town Dr.

She realizes he is someone she knows but he does not know her. Feb 07, Karen Riley rated it it was amazing. Excellent story This story was very good. The characters in the story were so put together by Sophie. There was a lot of drama and suspense in the story. I was so glad to see Nugget Nate and Miss Penny in this story. I hope that everyone who reads this book gets as much enjoyment out of it as I did. Mar 09, Pat Walling rated it it was amazing. When I was reading this book I was so immersed in the story that I could see the scenery in my mind, such is Sophie Dawson's writing.

The love of the Lord that she has is evident and her use of God's word is wonderful. I can't wait to read the second book in this series. Sep 03, Marybeth Adams rated it it was amazing. Very moving and informative book. I am enjoying this author very much. I look forward to reading more of her books, especially in this series. Why do I have to write anymore since I have said all I care to? Jun 07, Renea Westlyn rated it really liked it. I really liked it.

I was so engrossed in this story that I didn't even realize it had ended! I was half way into the sneak peak of Chasing Norie before I realized Leah's story had ended. It was very good! Thank you for writing and sharing it with me. Aug 25, Cindy rated it liked it Shelves: Not as short as a lot of indie published books, a lot happens in this book. It's well written with some good character development, I fell in love with the town of Stones Creek. Oct 29, Elizabeth West rated it really liked it.

Leah's Peace I enjoyed the story of Leah and Eli. There is laughter and crying within it. Their sweet romance is a good beginning to the series. May 08, Karen rated it it was amazing. Good Read I really enjoyed this book. Love the Ryders Nate and Penny. Would recommend this book Really enjoy Sophie Dawson books.

Feb 20, Donna McBroom-Theriot rated it it was amazing. Something different in this book that is not always shared in other historical romances was the faith the characters had in God. And, at the center of the book were the lessons we learn from trusting God in our everyday living. I have always found historical romances intriguing because of the history LEAH'S PEACE by Sophie Dawson is one of those sweet historical western romances that you can curl up in a chair with and enjoy, becasue the book is more about the journey than a thick guessing plot. I have always found historical romances intriguing because of the history in them and the way some authors are able to bring that history alive for the reader.

The reader can easily see that the fun and love will flow into the second book seamlessly. I will definitely be reading the second book in the series. I received a copy of this book in exchange for an honest review. Apr 08, Elaine Cooper rated it really liked it. The story revolves around several survivors of the battle between the North and South.

The main character named Leah longs to put her trauma from the war behind her but she soon realizes that the scars in her heart are not so easily healed. I very much enjoyed the variety of characters in this novel and felt like I learned so much about this era in history. It is a fascinating look Sophie Dawson's "Leah's Peace" is historically-accurate fiction that transports a reader to post-Civil War Colorado. It is a fascinating look at life in early Colorado and a book that drew me back each time I had to pause in my reading.

Looking forward to the sequel. Feb 08, Cindy Nipper rated it it was amazing. As far as the narration, the long gap of quiet between each chapter was disheartening! I kept thinking that something was wrong. Maybe that can be fixed with little editing! I truly enjoyed the story and the connection with Nugget Nate Ryder and his wife Penny! Thanks for offering your books in audio format Sophie!! May 06, Tabitha Riggs rated it it was amazing. Another great book by Sophie Dawson! As a fan of her Cottonwood series I loved the appearance of Nugget Nate and the fact that some of the characters of Stones Creek are distant relatives of Aggie Cuttler from Cottonwood.

Leah comes to Stones Creek running from her past and bad memories of the war. Who does she run into but the one person she wants to forget…Eli Steele! Through the help of Eli she is able to face her bad memories and learn to rely on God to bring her peace and strength. This boo Another great book by Sophie Dawson! This book had a little bit of everything in it…romance, humor and adventure! Sep 11, deb rated it it was amazing. I love how the word of God is interwoven throughout the story and the life lessons that are subtle but profound.

So, I encourage you to read Leah's Peace and get to know the people of Stones Creek; you will not be disappointed. I received a free copy of this book courtesy of the author for my honest review. Jul 15, Pauline Creeden rated it it was amazing.

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