Ella’s Promise Blog Tour

About the Book:

When she joins the war effort during the Great War, American nurse Ella Neumann doesn’t see allies or enemies. The daughter of German immigrants, Ella sees only human beings in need of care. A promise to herself and a promise made to her by an enemy officer become the catalyst for the life she plans to lead after the war. But a handsome Canadian soldier may complicate her plans. In this third installment of the Great War – Great Love series, join Ella in a tale of promises, betrayal and unconditional love

Ella's Promise by @EllenGable – Espionage, romance, faith and determination all set amidst the backdrop of wartime France. Click To Tweet Continue reading

First Line Fridays – The Noble Guardian

First Line Fridays hosted by Hoarding Books

The Noble Guardian

by Michelle Griep

The Noble Guardian

Was it wicked to say goodbye with a smile?


I love introductory sentences packed with meaning! Nine words, but here’s what they convey:

Someone is happy to be leaving. So happy, in fact, that it brings a smile to her face. (I read ahead so, yes, it’s a woman.) And despite the boldness of her smiling – or contemplating smiling – she feels some compunction about its propriety. Either for its own sake or for the sake of those she’ll happily be rid of.


What’s the first line of the book you’re reading? Or the book nearest to you?


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Julia’s Gifts Blog Tour

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Learn more about the book, read my review, read an excerpt, follow the blog tour, enter the giveaway, and connect with the author.

About the Book:

As a young girl, Julia began buying gifts for her future spouse, a man whose likeness and personality she has conjured up in her mind, a man she calls her “beloved.” Soon after the United States enters the Great War, Julia impulsively volunteers as a medical aid worker, with no experience or training. Disheartened by the realities of war, will Julia abandon the pursuit of her beloved? Will her naïve ‘gift scheme’ distract her from recognizing her true “Great Love?” From Philadelphia to war-torn France, follow Julia as she transitions from unworldly young woman to compassionate volunteer. Continue reading