Welcome to the Blog + Review Tour for Pearl's Promise by Edwina Kiernan, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: Pearl's Promise
Series: Gems of Grace #2
Author: Edwina Kiernan
Publisher: Moliant Publishing
Release Date: May 1, 2021
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
A duty-bound heir. A dejected spinster.
An encounter that could ruin both their families' demands for their futures...
Horrified to see the man she had always dreamed of marrying saying his vows to someone else, Pearl Acton’s devastation only seems to confirm one of her deepest fears - that she’ll remain unseen and alone, never mattering to anyone.
And when her family falls on hard times and seeks to marry her off to a wealthy suitor as soon as possible, her other deepest fear seems inevitable - being trapped in a loveless marriage, just like her parents.
Until an encounter with a quiet and soulful heir, Nicholas Dalton, sparks a fragile hope that perhaps Pearl might save her family’s fortune and marry for love.
But when circumstances on both sides of their families take drastic turns, the promise of happiness seems irrevocably shattered.
As Pearl and Nicholas each strive to uphold their family duties, they soon discover that things aren’t quite what they seem. But is it too late to escape their crushing obligations and forge a new path - together?
MY REVIEW OF THIS BOOK
I always love a good story when a girl is faced with being forced to save her family. They never turn out quite the way they are supposed to. Pearl's story is no different. Her dad arranges for her to meet and marry a man that she has never met. She is determined to find another way to save her family. Her parents were awful but I loved the couple she was sent to participate in the season with it added a sense of family for her.
This was a charming story of how she does just that. Pearl is determined and she is a kind character. She is a good fit for the gentle soul she found in Nicholas. The way they were both shown to cling to faith was inspiring. There were a couple of places where I felt the story could be richer or that things resolved to quickly, but all in all, it was a good story with a premise that I can get behind. I look forward to more by this author. Stories based in faith are always welcome.
I received an early copy as a part of a review tour and this is my honest review.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Edwina Kiernan is a Christian writer, and author of the well-received Inspirational Regency romance novel, Ruby’s Redemption.
An enthusiast of classic novels and history, Edwina combines her faith, imagination, and research in hope-infused tales set in times past. Her latest novel is the second in the Inspirational Regency romance series, Gems of Grace.
A lifelong word admirer, with Welsh and Irish heritage, she started writing stories early in childhood. She still loves to learn, taking courses from places like Oxford University and the Beau Monde, for both fun and further education.
When she’s not writing, Edwina loves spending time with her dashing husband and lively little son, reading and studying the Bible, getting lost in a captivating novel, and drinking more types of tea than most people realize even exist.
For free gifts, updates, and lots of classic and historical fiction goodness, join her mailing list at EdwinaKiernan.com
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will receive a print copy of Pearl's Promise and a $25 Amazon gift card!
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