March 13, 2009

A Promise for Spring

Written by Lauren

In 1869, Emmaline Bradford said good-bye to her sweetheart, Geoffrey Garrett, when he left England to start a new life in America. He promised to return and marry her in one year. Five years later, Emmaline finds herself travelling across the world to a place called Kansas to meet her husband-to-be. Unfortunately, Emmaline can barely remember him, and she only makes the journey out of obedience to her father. Geoffrey is ecstatic over Emmaline's arrival, but when she refuses to marry him, he makes a deal with her: if Emmiline will stay in Kansas until spring, Geoffrey will pay for her return trip to England.

If you are a fan of historical Christian fiction, you will enjoy A Promise for Spring. The plot reminded me of Janette Oke's Love Comes Softly, but both of these characters were a bit more flawed than the strong and stable Clark Davis. Emmaline and Geoffrey's lack of communication was almost comedic at times, but it was a reminder of how important clear communication can be in a relationship. I couldn't help but admire Emmaline as she faced the challenges of life on the prairie—a far cry from her idyllic life in England—and I grew frustrated with Geoffrey's clueless efforts to help her adapt (a male reader/reviewer might offer his sympathies differently). While I knew the characters would end up together in the end, I enjoyed their journey, and I appreciated the message of the story: we can place our troubles in God's capable hands.

This is the third book by Kim Vogel Sawyer that I have read, and I have enjoyed them all. If you are interested, check out my reviews of My Heart Remembers and Where the Heart Leads.

To win a copy of A Promise for Spring, leave a comment on this post.

We'll announce the winner on March 25.

Lauren is a wife, a mother of two, and an avid reader. She blogs at Baseballs and Bows.

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March 13, 2009

Michele @ 12:37 am

It sounds like a fabulous book…I'll have to add it to my never ending to-read pile. I really enjoyed Oke's Love Comes Softly series so this sounds like something I would also enjoy.

Thanks for the review!

Serena @ 3:39 am

This sounds like a really enjoyable read. I would love to get my hands on it!

Anne Kiwi @ 9:04 am

This sounds like a really good book. I am a 'middling' fan of Christian fiction. It sounds like this would be something that I found interesting. Thank you for reviewing it.

Tina @ 10:34 am

Great review! Kim is my hero. She is such a kind caring person as well as a great author.

Angela C. @ 10:41 am

I would love to win a copy. Thanks for the giveaway.

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Joy B. @ 10:50 am

Thank you for the tip. I loved the "Love come softly" series and will definitely check the book out. Even if I don't win a copy.

Michelle @ 11:04 am

This sounds like a great story. Janette Oke's Love Comes Softly series is one of my favorites so I'm excited to learn of another author who write of similar things. Thanks for the giveaway. Even if I don't win, I'll check the library for a copy.

Barbara H. @ Stray Thoughts @ 12:04 pm

I've been wanting to try one of Kim's books.

Lindsey@A Kindred Spirit's Thoughts @ 12:16 pm

Sounds like something I would enjoy! I'm in the mood for a good prairie story again… and I like the fact that she's from England and used to a finer lifestyle. Thanks for the giveaway!

gahome2mom @ 2:15 pm

Wow! This should be a good read. Thanks.

Mariah @ 3:25 pm

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MH @ 3:53 pm

This sounds like a book that I would enjoy reading and then sharing with our church library.

Gail @ 4:28 pm

I enjoyed the Love Comes Softly series so I think I'd enjoy reading this book…thanks for the opportunity!

Kim @ 8:03 pm

I would love to win this!!

Cynthia @ 10:20 pm

Thanks for the review…this book sounds like one I would like!

March 14, 2009

Occupation: Mommy @ 7:18 am

This sounds like a great book. I have always loved the Love Comes Softly books, plus March 25th is my birthday! I hope I win!

Beth @ 9:28 pm

Looks like a great book and I hope I am lucky enough to win it! Thanks!

March 15, 2009

Kari @ 3:24 pm

I heard of this author but have never read any of hers!! Would LOVE to win this, thanks so much!!

Annmarie @ 5:36 pm

This book looks wonderful! I love reading fiction in that time period, and the storyline seems like it would be enjoyable!

Tina L @ 5:49 pm

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Thanks

March 16, 2009

Marla @ 6:53 am

Good review and it sounds like a good book.

Michael Capp @ 8:06 am

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Nicole C. @ 8:21 am

I have read other books by her an I love them!! I would love to read this one, too!!

Linda White @ 8:48 am

I love these type of books! Kinda like Jannette Okes! Such a message to them!

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I heard of this author but have never read any of her books – thank you for the giveaway!

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I too have heard of this author, but haven't read anything yet.

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March 17, 2009

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March 18, 2009

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Cathy W. @ 1:45 am

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Pamela S @ 7:51 pm

Sounds like a great series!! If I win this I guess I'll have to get the first two! THanks.

March 19, 2009

Jason Nickolay @ 3:35 pm

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March 20, 2009

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March 21, 2009

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March 22, 2009

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March 23, 2009

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I am a fan of historical Christian fiction. Please enter me!

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