Welcome to the Blog & Review Tour – and Giveaway – for War-Torn Heart by Allison Wells, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
ABOUT THE BOOK
Title: War-Torn Heart
Author: Allison Wells
Publisher: Ambassador International
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: March 20, 2019
Abigail Walker, a young woman from rural South Carolina, is on the cusp of womanhood, aching to be able to run wild as the younger children do, yet yearning for things she has yet to understand.
Awkward and unsure of herself, Abby is flustered when she meets Harvey Nicholas, a cadet from Clemson College. As summer begins, Abby finds herself constantly in the company of Harvey and falling quickly in love with him.
As rumors of war begin to reach the States, Abby begins to fear what may come for her older brother and Harvey.
Once Pearl Harbor is bombed, the boys are eager to protect their home and the women they love. But will Abby and Harvey’s love be able to withstand distance, rumors, loss, and hurt? Or will the war be what tears apart Abby’s heart?
War-Torn Heart is a kleenex-box book with a story of hope, of love, and of perseverance through World War II, which will make the reader cry, scream, and long for more.
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Allison Wells is a new author, but for the most part she’s a Southern wife and mother. With four active children, she spends most of her time in the car, but when she can she loves to sit down and read or write. Allison is a graduate of Clemson University in the beautiful foothills of South Carolina and she still lives close enough to hear football games on Saturdays.
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BOOK EXCERPT
“He’ll be back before next Christmas,” Harvey reassured her. His arm went over her shoulder, drawing her close.
“Do you think?”
“Of course, Abby.”
She looked down, knowing what was to come of this conversation. She felt a lump rise in her throat. She had to ask. “And you? When will you be back?”
“You know I have to go, Abby.”
“I know; I won’t argue with you.”
“You won’t?” He seemed genuinely surprised as he put his finger under her chin and lifted her gaze.
“I’ve done a lot of thinking and praying this week,” Abby told him as she searched his eyes. “And I know I can’t keep you from going. I wish I could, but I know I can’t, and I know you and Peter need to go so you can defend our country and home. I have been praying and will continue to pray to God that you will be returned home safely.”
Harvey pulled her closer. Abby buried her head in his shoulder, fighting tears, praying for them to stay away. Amazingly, they did. “I’m fine, Harvey; I’m fine,” she said, looking up. “See? No tears.” She blinked a few times for effect and was thankful when no tears spilled over her cheek.
“You’re stronger than you think you are,” he said.
“No, I’m not. God is the root of my strength. ‘I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me,’” she quoted.
TOUR GIVEAWAY
(1) winner will win a print copy of War-Torn Heart (US only)
(1) winner will win an ebook copy of War-Torn Heart (open internationally)
Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway will begin at midnight March 18, 2019 and last through 11:59 pm March 25, 2019. Void where prohibited by law. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
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This is one of those I would like to read because of the setting. I have ties to the area .
How exciting! I love personally knowing the setting of the book it adds a whole new level of intrigue!