About the Book

Book:  Amelia’s Heartsong

Author: Blossom Turner

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: February 2, 2021

Richmond high society isn’t at all what she expected, neither is the man who’s captured her heart. 

Amelia Williams is only a humble farmer’s daughter, so her move from the Shenandoah Valley to stay with her grandparents in the big city of Richmond, Virginia opens a host of new opportunities. 1868 is shaping up to be her best year ever, especially when her new friendship with the genteel Bryon Preston grows into more. But when his mother catches wind of their courtship, Amelia learns the hard lesson that her humble roots will never be enough for the future Preston heir. Love might not see boundaries between the aristocrat and the pauper, but the high society of Richmond surely do.

Reeling from the pain of half-truths and broken promises, Amelia packs her heart away. Life will be much safer if she pours her focus into nursing. Yet, like a beautiful tapestry, God weaves Bryon back into her life. When her nursing duties bring her face to face with the pain of her past, is it too late to stitch the threads of trust and love back together?

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My Thoughts

As soon as I saw the opportunity to read and review Blossom Turner’s historical romance Amelia’s Heartsong I signed up. I’d read the first novel, Katherine’s Arrangement, and I was excited to see the next chapter in this series. How would Blossom bring in more of the post-Civil War time period? Although I realize these books are romance, as a former middle school history teacher, I was more interested in that aspect of the book.

There is no doubt Blossom is a gifted writer. She brings her characters to life and makes you feel what they feel so, as a reader, we root for them. I love that this story takes place in another setting, with a whole new cast of characters, and a career path for Amelia that isn’t the typical one chosen for characters in this time period. Of course, as with any romance, the main characters must be stunning. Actually, I liked that Amelia was pudgy in the beginning, but it ran true to form when she changed to fit in with society expectations.

Both Amelia and Bryon start out somewhat shallow, self-involved, and concerned with appearances. But through the relationship with God and a desire to please Him above all else, they show tremendous growth and truly become people after His heart. This is a story of forgiveness, redemption and learning to be who it is God created us to be.

I was disappointed, however, that a large portion of this story went back to the original characters from Katherine’s Arrangement. Although Amelia and Katherine are sisters, the link was tenuous. Because so much of the story didn’t focus on Amelia, it felt as if her story got somewhat slighted. If I had not read Katherine’s Arrangement, I would have been confused and frustrated by the switch. I would suggest you read it before the Amelia’s Heartsong if you haven’t already done so.

About the Author

Blossom Turner is a free-lance writer published in Chicken Soup and Kernels of Hope anthologies, former newspaper columnist on health and fitness, an avid blogger, and published novelist. Her authentic understanding of the power of love in the darkest of circumstances is woven masterfully through her first novel Anna’s Secret (a contemporary romance), in book one of the Shenandoah Brides series, Katherine’s Arrangement and again in this second book, Amelia’s Heartsong. Being a hopeless romantic, Blossom, endeavors to give you, the reader, entertainment value with an inspirational twist. She and her husband, David, have two grown children and live in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Read more at blossomturner.com.

More from Blossom

Are You a Romance Reader Like I Am?

Long before I even knew I could write, I loved to read. Being a hopeless romantic I gravitated to all romance stories either contemporary or historical. I soon realized that finding clean fiction but still written with the passion of love that God created humans for, was hard to find. (Just read Song of Solomon, God was not afraid to express passion without being explicit.)

Given the gift of a writing career later in life one thing was for sure…I wanted to write clean romance, with a Godly message, but realistic romance depicting real passion. My favorite theme was an arranged marriage…so birthed the first book of the Shenandoah Brides that has now morphed into a series of 5 sisters and their 5 love stories. February 4^th 2020 is launch day for book two called Amelia’s Heartsong. Every six months, another book in the series will be available.

Where-as book one was set in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, post-civil war, Amelia’s story takes place in the big city of Richmond Virginia where balls, debutants, pomp and circumstance matter. Though Amelia has aristocratic roots, she has been raised a farmer’s daughter and has much to learn about the ways of this much different and often unkind world.

However, Amelia is not easily dissuaded, especially when the handsome Bryon Preston comes calling. Born to please with a genteel personality and quick mind she throws herself into this new life, far from the corn fields of the Shenandoah Valley and a recent heart break. Finding love with the goal of being a mother and wife consume her days until…heart break finds her once again. Seems there are those who cannot abide the notion that not all are born into privilege. They demand those lines are clearly drawn and absolute.

Amelia surprises everyone including herself when she finds that she is far more capable than she gave herself credit for. Nursing becomes her new trusty love, one that will not let her down. Will Bryon and Amelia ever find their way back together?

Although this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, if you read book one and wondered what happened to the handsome Colby, there is a surprise awaiting you.

Writing historical fiction is my new passion. At the ripe old age of 58, I finally know what I was born to do.

I sincerely hope you enjoy the read as much as I enjoyed the write. I love to hear from my readers. Contact me at http://blossomturner.com

Blog Stops

Connie’s History Classroom, February 2

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 3

Locks, Hooks and Books, February 4

Artistic Nobody, February 5 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)

Inklings and notions, February 6

Sara Jane Jacobs, February 7

Splashes of Joy, February 8

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, February 8

Texas Book-aholic, February 9

For Him and My Family, February 10

deb’s Book Review, February 11

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 12

Simple Harvest Reads, February 13 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)

CarpeDiem, February 14

Where Crisis & Christ Collide, February 14

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 15

 

Giveaway

To celebrate her tour, Blossom is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

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/1068e/amelia-s-heartsong-celebration-tour-giveaway