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THE KISSING TREE
Four Novellas Rooted in Timeless Love
by KAREN WITEMEYER, REGINA JENNINGS, AMANDA DYKES, and NICOLE DEESE
Genre: Christian / Romance / Anthology
Publisher: Bethany House
Date of Publication: October 13, 2020
Number of Pages: 400
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Regina Jennings: "Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts"
When a young man from her past returns and upends their small town with a new invention, schoolteacher Bella Eden is reminded of the heartbreak she suffered years ago under the old oak tree. When her job is on the line, can she trust the man who disrupted her life to help her fight for a brighter future?Karen Witemeyer: "Inn for a Surprise"
Determined to keep love alive for others, Phoebe Woodward builds an inn that caters to couples. When her father sends a property manager to help make it a success, she finds her whimsical vision thwarted by his stodgy practicality. Finding the right blend of romance and reality is a challenge, and her spinster heart may be in for a surprise. Amanda Dykes: "From Roots to Sky"
WWII airman Luke Hampstead found comfort in letters from the sister of a lost compatriot. When he visits Texas to thank her, he discovers her constructing a project with surprising ties to his letters . . . and that she herself is even more surprising. While a promising opportunity awaits him elsewhere, will what they've shared be enough to give their future flight?Nicole Deese: "Heartwood"
Abby Brookshire's world is turned upside down when the historic tree she's strived to preserve as the head groundskeeper at the Kissing Tree Inn is put in danger of removal. Making matters worse, the only way to protect its legacy is to partner with the man she's been ignoring since he left town years ago. Will she have the courage to move on from the past and start a new beginning?
In the romantic anthology, The Kissing Tree, by authors Regina Jennings, Karen Witemeyer, Amanda Dykes, and Nicole Deese, you'll find four heartfelt stories about finding love through life's struggles, setbacks, and tremendous heartbreak. At the center of each tale, is a beautiful tree as large as the hearts of the four women whose love stories unfold in the little town of Oak Springs, Texas. Nicknamed The Kissing Tree for it's reputation of bringing couples together, as evidenced by all the initials carved into
it's trunk over the course of roughly a hundred years, the tree itself represents resilience. Having weathered many storms, much like the couples in these stories, in the end it endures (one way or another).
Several prominent Christian themes are woven into each story. In Broken Limbs, Mended Hearts, Bella Eden suffers a career ending injury by a boy she never thought she'd see again. But, with the power of forgiveness Ella is able to move past her resentment and find peace and love. In Inn For A Surprise, Pheobe Woodward sets her pride aside and finally allows herself to accept the help she needs and finally find love in the process. In From Roots to Sky, Luke and Hannah both need healing from the tragic loss of a friend and a dear brother. But thankfully, God can use a tragedy and turn it into a victory with a little faith. Lastly, in Heartwood, Abby Brookshire learns not only to find peace in forgiving others, but also herself.
Another theme that resonates in each story is the faith of these characters to trust in God through it all no matter the outcome. These four romantic and endearing stories are a perfect collection that you'll enjoy again and again. A satisfying collection about faith, healing, and the power of love.
5 Stars!
Voted #1 Reader's Favorite Christian Romance Author of 2019 by Family Fiction Magazine, bestselling author Karen Witemeyer offers warmhearted historical romance with a flair for humor, feisty heroines, and swoon-worthy Texas heroes. She makes her home in Abilene, Texas, with her husband and three children.
Regina Jennings is a graduate of Oklahoma
Baptist University, with a degree in English and a minor in history. She's the
winner of the National Readers' Choice Award, a two-time Golden Quill finalist, and a finalist for the Oklahoma Book of the Year Award. Regina has worked at
the Mustang News and at First Baptist Church of Mustang, along
with time at the Oklahoma National Stockyards and various livestock shows. She
lives outside of Oklahoma City with her husband and four children.
Amanda Dykes is a drinker of tea, dweller of redemption, and spinner of hope-filled tales who spends most days chasing wonder and words with her family. She's a former English teacher and the author of Whose Waves These Are, a Booklist 2019 Top Ten Romance debut, as well as three novellas.
Nicole Deese's eight humorous, heartfelt, and hope-filled novels include the 2017 Carol Award-winning A Season to Love. Her 2018 release, A New Shade of Summer, was a finalist in the RITA Awards, Carol Awards, and INSPY Awards. Both of these books are from her bestselling Love in Lenox series. When she's not working on her next contemporary romance, she can usually be found reading one by a window overlooking the inspiring beauty of the Pacific Northwest. She lives in small-town Idaho with her happily-ever-after hubby, two rambunctious sons, and princess daughter with the heart of a warrior.
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Six Winners!
Grand Prize: Print copy of The Kissing Tree plus a custom 18" x 3.5" wooden sign
Five Winners: Print Copy of The Kissing Tree
October 20-30, 2020
(U.S. Only)
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Sounds like a great book to read & escape from the world from a while. Thanks for the review!
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