Promises to Keep by Ann Tatlock

Roz is a young girl who just moved with her mother, brother and sister to a new town in order to get away from an abusive husband. Tillie is an older lady who raised her family in the house Roz’s family just moved into and she does not want to live anywhere else until she dies. Roz’s mother decides to let Tillie live there to help her with the kids while she works. Mara is a girl from Roz’s school and they form a quick bond because both of them desire and dream of their fathers coming back into their lives. The girls make a promise to help each other and pray for their relationship with their fathers. Both girl’s fathers do come back into their lives, but does it turn out the way the girls hoped for? Ann Tatlock wrote an excellent book. The story was intriguing and kept you guessing. It was also a book which teaches you about who our true Father is and that someday all our dreams will come true when He finally calls us home.

This was a free book from the publisher.

A Heart Most Worthy by Siri Mitchell

Three girls in 1918 have big dreams for their lives, but obstacles to overcome. Julietta, Annamaria, and Luciana all work for a well known seamstress in Boston. Madame Fortier keeps them busy during the day making dresses for the wealthy but each girl spends their time thinking about their problems and their dreams. Julietta wants to be allowed to fall in love, but her family doesn’t see that as her future. Annamaria is ready to fall in love but doesn’t see the man most worthy of her love and instead keeps company with a dangerous man. Luciana’s past is secretive and if it catches up with her, it could be deadly so she must be careful and protect those she loves and the man she falls in love with. I would recommend this book. The story flows well and keeps you interested. I am a big fan of Siri Mitchell and have enjoyed her books. She does an excellent job of telling a good story during a particular time in history. Many of the events these characters live through are events which truly happened. I really enjoy reading her books.

This was a free book from the publisher.