A Christmas Gift for Rose by Tricia Goyer

A Christmas Gift for Rose by Tricia Goyer

My rating: 3 of 5 stars


Rose is heartbroken when her fiance Jonathan volunteers as a medic during WWII. Why would he betray her, his family and his community? She knows in her head that the "right" thing to do is cut off all ties from him, but her heart insists on rebelling against her better judgement.
But then she finds out a secret that changes everything she once held dear. She is English!
Jonathan on the other hand persist that it is only God who can determine who is His, that salvation is not a birthright for Amish only.
Will there love bloom like roses in December or will uncertainties of the past cripple their future?

I really like Tricia Goyer and I love a good Christmas novella however even though I usually like anything to do with WWII I did not just fall head over heels in love with A Christmas Gift for Rose.
Sometimes it felt like the story was going too fast, like its Thanksgiving, BOOM! It's Christmas!
Still a good story and I did like the way it was based off of a true story.

I received this book for free in exchange for an honest review. The opinions expressed here are my own.



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While Mortals Sleep ~ Jack Cavanaugh

While Mortals Sleep by Jack Cavanaugh

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


It's 1940 and Germany is finally coming out of it's depression. With the rise of the der Führer an electrifying patriotism ignites the German people.
Young Pastor Josef Schumacher can't help but being impressed with what he is hearing from the charismatic Führer. But when he is challenged by a friend to watch them and "know them by their fruits", he knows what he is seeing is not right.
As he watches the young men of his church being transformed by the Hitler Youth Movement and the members of his congregation letting their fears change their believes, he knows he cannot just hide and hope it will all disappear.
However his father inlaw and mentor Reverend Olbricht begs him to lay low for the sake of his wife and unborn child. His wife Mady, like her father does not understand why he would endanger all of their lives for a "movement".
Through unimaginable treachery, unexpected protectors, and horrific confessions Josef holds to the words of Martin Luther's Hymn "A Mighty Fortress is Our God".

"A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing;
Our helper, He amid the flood
Of mortal life prevailing."

I have read a lot of WWII christian fiction books and I have to say I'm most impressed with this one!
Throughout the whole books I was inspired, disgusted, and surprised by the characters. Some were people of unbelievable courage, others were conscienceless,some uncommitted, and most cowards of the highest degree.
This book is a must read for any fan of WWII fiction!!!!   



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Arms of Deliverance: A Story of Promise by Tricia Goyer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book was not quiet as good as the other three books in the Liberator Series in my opinion, but still a 5-Star book!
I think the parts of Mary and Eddie are rather slow until well over halfway through the book, it seems like they are never really doing anything important and you find yourself skimming through their parts so you can read Lee and Kristine's story!
Overall though the story is very interesting and engaging!




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Dawn of a Thousand Nights: A Story of Honor by Tricia Goyer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book, to put it simply is amazing!
This is my favorite of Tricia Goyer's WWII novels!
The story is intricately written about two pilots, who are in love with life and each other, separated by a Japanese war camp and a world at war.
Libby flies planes for the WAAC's and Dan is flying P-40s in the Philippines and later is forced to endure the Bataan Death March.
From an intoxicating beginning, set on the beautiful Hawaiian Islands to it's bittersweet ending, this book is a masterpiece of historical fiction.





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Night Song: A Story of Sacrifice by Tricia Goyer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I expected a lot from Night Song, and I was definitely NOT disappointed!!!!!
I may actually like this book better than From Dust and Ashes!
I'm awed by Tricia Goyer's books, they are absolutely BEYOND AMAZING!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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From Dust and Ashes: A Story of Liberation by Tricia Goyer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


I can not rate this book high enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This is my favorite book I have EVER read!
Tricia Goyer made me think of the displaced persons and concentration camps in another whole dimension! I definitely think my scope of history was broadened by reading "From Dust and Ashes".
I was moved to tears many times while reading this book!
The characters, the story, the historical detail, they were all perfect and made this book just outstanding!
THIS BOOK BLOWS THE CHARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!



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Songbird Under a German Moon by Tricia Goyer

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


This book was AWESOME!!!!!!!
I loved the historical detail that was weaved seamlessly throughout the book!
Before reading this book I had no idea who Richard Wagner was or how Adolf Hitler was inspired by his song "Rienzi"! I also was clueless about the Bayreuth Festspielhaus!
With an intriguing plot and realistic characters this book had almost everything I look for in a historical fiction!



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