Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Dreams of the Heart by Penny Zeller

Book: Dreams of the Heart

Author: Penny Zeller

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: March 7, 2023

Sometimes the hardest battles take place in the heart.

Poverty and abuse at the hands of her drunkard father leaves Hannah Bane trapped and alone. Without hope, she prays for a miracle just on the off-chance God will hear her. Will the handsome new deputy, who seems to be watching her every move, be Hannah’s one chance to escape the only life she’s ever known?

For as long as he can remember, John Mark Eliason has wanted to be a deputy sheriff. When a job opens in the nearby town of Poplar Springs, he eagerly accepts, but finds his greatest mission won’t be tracking down criminals and bringing justice to the ruthless Wyoming town, but saving a beautiful young woman he barely knows.

Will an unexpected answer to a difficult situation show how love can endure—and even thrive—in an unconventional situation? Or will fear and uncertainty keep two hesitant hearts apart?

In the sequel to Forgotten Memories, author Penny Zeller weaves a tender tale of faith, romance, and humor in a memorable story that reminds us God hears every prayer and has a plan for every life.

Wyoming Sunrise Series
Prequel: Love’s New Beginnings (Lydie and Solomon’s story)
Book One: Forgotten Memories
Book Two: Dreams of the Heart
Book Three: When Love Comes (December 5, 2023)

 

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Christian Historical Romance is one of my favorite Genres. Dreams of the Heart by Penny Zeller is Book 2 in the Wyoming Sunrise series. I read the first book in this series and have been anxiously waiting for the release of this book! 

The setting of this book is 1894 in Poplar Springs, Wyoming. John Mark Eliason is excited about his new job as Deputy Sheriff of Poplar Springs. He has always dreamed of being a Deputy Sheriff and now that dream has come true. He very quickly discovers that his concentration won't be so much on the Criminals in town, but to help save a woman he just met, Hannah Bane. Hannah has suffered from Abuse from her father for many years and she feels she is TRAPPED living with her father. Hannah notices that Deputy John has been keeping an eye on her and she hopes that he is willing to rescue her. Deputy John Mark comes up with an idea that will help save Hannah from her Abusive Father. Deputy John asks Hannah to marry him, as a "Marriage of Convenience". Will Hannah agree to marry John? If she does, will the marriage ever grow to True Love? 

I truly enjoy "Marriage of Convenience" storylines. I have to say this is one of the BEST that I have ever read. Deputy John Mark truly is a HERO as he helps Hannah escape the daily abuse of her Drunk Father.  Deputy John Mark is living his dream job and he truly does his job well. The horrific things that Hannah suffered through broke my heart. Hannah was wise to accept the proposal and get away from her Father. The author incorporates scripture into the book and it is also it a book about trusting others.  I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who loves Christian Fiction and Romance. I am very much looking forward to new books in this series. WONDERFUL BOOK!

Penny Zeller is known for her heartfelt stories of faith and her passion to impact lives for Christ through fiction. While she has had a love for writing since childhood, she began her adult writing career penning articles for national and regional publications on a wide variety of topics.

Today Penny is a multi-published author of over a dozen books. She is also a homeschool mom and a group fitness instructor. Her desire is to assist and nurture women into a closer relationship with Christ.

When Penny is not dreaming up new characters, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and camping, hiking, canoeing, reading, running, gardening, and playing volleyball.

Penny is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and loves to hear from her readers at her website, www.pennyzeller.com, her blog, www.pennyzeller.wordpress.com, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/pennyzellerbooks. To subscribe to her monthly newsletter with book news and other fun morsels, please go to https://dashboard.mailerlite.com/forms/262119/74964679867237940/share

 

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A handsome deputy sheriff.

A woman in search of freedom.

An unconventional situation.

These three statements sum up the faith, tender romance, and plentiful humor found on the pages of Dreams of the Heart.

Some highlights during the writing of this book:

• I conducted a lot of research on sheriffs because John Mark, one of the main characters, is a deputy sheriff in the small and lawless fictional town of Poplar Springs in 1894.

 

• Many of us have heard of famous Old West lawmen such as the Earp brothers (Kansas, Texas, and Arizona), Doc Holliday (Arizona), and Pat Garrett (New Mexico). In my research, I also learned of a Wyoming Territorial sheriff named Christopher Castle who, with his deputies, noted the amount of money an outlaw had in his pocket when arrested. Later, when a fine was assessed, it was that exact amount.

 

• A fun fact: some of the duties for Old West sheriffs included keeping the peace, collecting taxes, issuing liquor licenses, keeping the streets clear of dead animals, and cleaning up manure.

 

• There is a brief Wild West shootout in Dreams of the Heart inspired by an historical Wyoming character’s experience.

 

• John Mark carries a Colt Peacemaker revolver. While writing the book, I accidentally typed in “Colt Pacemaker”. Glad I caught it, although I’m sure it would have given my editors a laugh.

 

• John Mark’s favorite cookie, the sugar cookie, is believed to have its origins in Nazareth, Pennsylvania, and was named the “Nazareth cookie”. Enjoy the following recipe for the cookies mentioned in the book.

 

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Lydie’s Sugar Cookies

 

Combine the following:

 

½ c. butter

1 c. sugar

1 egg

¼ c. milk

½ tsp. vanilla

2 tsp. baking powder

2 c. flour

 

Roll out on floured board with rolling pin and use cookie cutters.

 

Bake at 325° for 8-10 minutes.

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To celebrate her tour, Penny is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.

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Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Dreams of the Heart by Penny Zeller

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