The Promise of Forgiveness
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Naomi Ropp is a recent widow with twin two-year-old mischievous boys. After a recent change in circumstances, Naomi is returning to her father’s home in Bliss Valley. She is shocked to learn that her father has Samuel King working for him and living in the dawdi haus. Samuel and two of his friends were her tormentors when she was a teenager. Samuel started a rumor that sent her straight into the arms of her deceased husband. Still reeling from the fact that Samuel will be living and working nearby, Naomi is confronted by a woman who tells an extraordinary tale. She does not know what to make of the information she has been told and decides to put it on the back burner for now. Then a newborn is found on the porch of the dawdi haus. Thankfully, Naomi is certified as a foster parent and takes in the boppli. Another tragedy forces Samuel and Naomi to work together to care for the members of the family. Feelings begin to develop between them, but Naomi does not trust Samuel. Samuel must find a way to show Naomi that he has changed and is sorry for what happened in the past. Can Naomi forgive Samuel in order to have a bright future?
A Promise of Forgiveness by Jo Ann Brown is
the second novel in the Secrets of Bliss Valley series. It can be read as a standalone if you have
not read A Wish for Home. I thought this
touching story was well-written with developed, realistic characters. A Promise of Forgiveness is a multiplot
novel. I liked how everything worked
together into one complex tale. The story
moves along at a good pace and the book held my attention. Bullying and verbal abuse are addressed in
the book. Verbal abuse as well as bullying can be devastating to an individual
and It can have long term effects. I like how the author addressed this
topic. We get to see how Naomi, who
remembers everything, deals with both of these topics. The smallest thing can bring it all to the
forefront. It can be hard to forgive a
person who has caused such lasting damage.
I appreciated the epilogue that nicely wrapped up the story and left me
smiling. A Promise of Forgiveness is an uplifting
tale with an abandoned baby, busy buggy business, a poorly papa, a memorable
memory, a lost sister, bad bullies, and finding forgiveness.
Excerpt
Who was the man? The last time she’d been home, almost two
months ago, Daed had been talking about getting an assistant. Had he
hired one?
“Naomi, what’s this?” called Daed.
Instead
of replying, she threw her arms around him. She didn’t sob, though she wanted
to. She wanted to be held as she hadn’t been in too long, knowing she was
loved. When he murmured how happy he was to see her, she closed her eyes and
drew in the special scent of him. It was a mixture of wood shavings and the
lubricating oils he used in his shop, and it was her favorite aroma.
Eager shrieks coming from where the boys were playing on the
tire swing brought up Naomi’s head. A quick check told her they were safe. When
Daed asked again what was going on, she said she hoped he’d take her and
his kins-kinder into his home.
“In the dawdi haus?” Daed shook his head. “No,
you’ll live in the main house. My assistant is living in the dawdi haus until
the chicken barn is rebuilt.” Motioning toward the other man, he said, “Komm
and say hello to Samuel.”
“Samuel?” Her voice sounded distant in her own ears as if the
single word had been caught by a storm wind.
She took another look at the man who was limping toward them. No
wonder he’d looked familiar. Samuel King had shared her first kiss and then
told everyone about it, making her the laughingstock of Bliss Valley and
ruining her reputation. How could she even attempt to forget the worst parts
of her past when Samuel King stood right in front of her now?
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A Promise of Forgiveness publishes February 22, 2022 and it can be pre-ordered from Amazon*. The first book in Secrets of Bliss Valley is A Wish for Home. The third book Secrets of Bliss Valley is A Search for Redemption which releases August 23, 2022. You can find Jo Ann Brown's other novels here. Do not forget to enter the giveaway and visit the other stops for more chances to win (link to schedule is below). Thank you for joining me today. I will return tomorrow to share my thoughts on How to Book A Murder by Cynthia Kuhn. It is the debut of A Starlit Bookshop Mysteries. I hope that you have a merry day. Take care, be kind, and Happy Reading!
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This sounds like an excellent read.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing! :)
ReplyDeletesounds good. I like the cover.
ReplyDeleteCongrats on your recent release of A promise of Forgiveness, Jo Ann, which sounds like an excellent read! Thanks for sharing it with me! Thanks Avid Reader for sharing your thoughts! Have a spectacular holiday season!
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