"Love's Mending Embrace" by Jenna Brandt - ARC Review

Synopsis:

Wars don't happen just on the battlefield. One woman will fight for her future with the man she loves. Before America entered the Great War, Karen and Adam were set to be married but everything was put on hold when Adam was conscripted to join the military. After being forced to return to a life Adam tried to leave behind, he is taken prisoner. Karen, along with her family, wait in Sweet Grove, Texas, hoping and praying Adam will return to the family. After his return, the couple must face new obstacles to find their happily-ever-after. But Adam and Karen are not the only ones affected by the war. Neighbors and friends in Sweet Grove have their own battles to fight, struggles to overcome and victories to achieve. From bestselling author, Jenna Brandt, comes a story about the first World War and the lives of the people in Sweet Grove, Texas during it. The era of WWI comes to life in the descriptions of volunteer rationing, victory gardens and war committees. Love's Mending Embrace shows how the power of love and faith can overcome the tragedies of war and how one woman's loving embrace can mend a soldier's wounded heart.

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My Review:

***An ARC of this book was received by the author for free in exchange for a honest review*** WOW! I really loved this. I surprised myself. This book was different for me. I read a lot more mystery and paranormal. War books have never been my style but this story compelled me. With me growing up with god always in my life, this story was amazing. Karen and Adam are set to be married when he called away to the war. Something happen that has him back home but Karen is left wondering what happened to the Adam she once new and loved. Relying on God and their faith, will Adam find himself back to Karen and the love they once had? This book is a must read. SO very sweet. I actually had a few tears in my eyes. This book touched me.

Meet the author:

Jenna Brandt would love for you to follow her on Amazon. Just click the above follow button. She is a Christian historical fiction author and her books span from the Victorian to Western to WWI eras with elements of romance, suspense and faith. You can find out more about her any time at www.jennabrandt.com and sign up for her newsletter here. She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. Jenna has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers and graduated with her BA in English from Bethany College where she was the Editor-in-Chief of her college newspaper. She's an on-going contributor for The Mighty Website and her first Blog was published on Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News and Good Morning America websites. Writing is her passion but she also enjoys cooking, watching movies, reading, engaging in social media and spending time with her three young daughters and husband where they live in the Central Valley of California. She's active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team as well as writes for the church’s creative team.