Tuesday, October 15, 2024

BEYOND SHATTERED DREAMS by Cynthia Roemer (Wounded Hearts Series #3), Reviewed by Paula Shreckhise #ReleaseDay

(Wounded Hearts Book 3)
 
For Will, from disaster comes purpose and a deeper faith in God. “Sometimes the Lord takes us down paths we did not wish to go to get us where we need to be.”
 
After the Civil War, Will was on his way home on the Sultana when it exploded, leaving him injured and with no clue of who he was except his pocket watch inscribed with WILL E. Searching for his identity, he finds work on the Gallegher farm. Haunted by dreams and wondering what he left behind, Will feels at home with Luke and his family, especially his sister Lydia. When the possibility of finding out who he is arises, he is torn between what-ifs and the affection he has found with Lydia. 
 
“I guess God doesn’t want anything or anyone to stand between us and Him.”
 
The story, even though it is written about difficult times, was uplifting as the characters sought God and His leading. “Do not let yesterday’s sorrows keep you from missing out on the blessings God intends for you today.”
 
The plot was interesting and the characters were relatable. It was a great historical tale told in an engaging way.
*A complimentary copy of this book was provided by the publisher on behalf of the author. I was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are mine alone.* 5 stars and a solid faith thread

BackCover Blurb:
After months in a Confederate prison camp, Private Will Everett boards the Sultana eager to return home and leave behind the horrors of war. One day into the voyage, the overcrowded steamboat explodes, rendering Will injured and unable to recall his identity. With only a pocket watch and the name Will E. etched inside to guide him, Will begins a relentless quest to find his forgotten past.

Scarred by her father’s untimely death, Lydia Gallagher struggles to trust God with unwanted changes to her family after the war. The arrival of an elusive, but handsome, stranger only adds to her angst. Until the intricacies of his true nature and the mysteries of his past come to light. As they work to thwart a ruthless man’s efforts to sabotage the farm, their admiration for each other deepens. But when Lydia becomes privy to information that could forever alter their lives, she must choose between losing the man she’s come to love or denying him the one thing he longs for most. 

Scrivenings Press, October, 2024



1 comment:

  1. Thanks so much for the review! So glad you enjoyed Will & Lydia's story.

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