Be Still My Soul

August 13, 2012
Bischof kicks off her Cadence of Grace series with a tale of love blossoming in the most daunting circumstances. Lonnie Sawyer’s ironhearted father forces her marriage to Gideon O'Riley after Gid’s untoward advances; their married life begins badly and gets worse when Lonnie becomes pregnant. They set out to make a new life at the turn of the last century, but weather and Lonnie's fatigue push Gideon into actions he later regrets. The pair, however, are rescued by Jebediah and Elsie Bennett, who offer both a warm home and steady example of what a marriage can be. But Gideon's past catches up to him and he must make amends before Lonnie gives birth. Two stubborn hearts have lessons to learn. A gem by an author sure to draw fans. Agent: Sandra Bishop, MacGregor Literary.

November 15, 2012

The daughter of a poor and abusive father in a small Appalachian town, Lonnie Sawyer doesn't have an easy life. She's learned to survive by fading into the background. That changes the night Gideon O'Riley kisses her. A bluegrass musician and ladies' man, Gideon has no desire to settle down. Enraged over the impropriety of the kiss, Lonnie's father forces Gideon to marry her. Unhappy with being settled down and longing for a change, Gideon makes Lonnie travel far from home. Can Gideon give up his wild ways? Can Lonnie learn to love him? Can God heal their broken hearts? VERDICT Bischof (Cry of My Heart) has written a heartwarming and inspirational historical romance that should appeal to fans of Karen Kingsbury. Her next book in the series, Though My Heart is Torn, will be published in April 2013.

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