Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Rescue in the Wilderness by Andrea Byrd

Book: Rescue in the Wilderness

Author: Andrea Byrd

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release date: June 27, 2023

William Cole cannot forget the cruel burden he carries, not with the pock marks that serve as an outward reminder. Riddled with guilt, he assumed the solitary life of a long hunter, traveling into the wilds of Kentucky each year. But his quiet existence is changed in an instant when, sitting in a tavern, he overhears a man offering his daughter—and her virtue—to the winner of the next round of cards. William’s integrity and desire for redemption will not allow him to sit idly by while such an injustice occurs.

Lucinda Gillespie has suffered from an inexplicable illness her entire life. Her father, embarrassed by her condition, has subjected her to a lonely existence of abuse and confinement. But faced with the ultimate betrayal on the eve of her eighteenth birthday, Lucinda quickly realizes her trust is better placed in his hands of the mysterious man who appears at her door. Especially when he offers her the one thing she never thought would be within her grasp—freedom.

In the blink of an eye, both lives change as they begin the difficult, danger-fraught journey westward on the Wilderness Trail. But can they overcome their own perceptions of themselves to find love and the life God created them for?

 

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I LOVE Christian Historical Romance books and I enjoy books by "new to me Authors". Rescue in the Wilderness by Andrea Byrd fits both of those categories. It is Book 1  in the Frontier Hearts series.  

We are taken to Winter of 1779 in this book! William Cole will never forget the Cruel burden of his life, especially since he has marks that remind him daily. He has lived and traveled by himself for many years as a hunter. He takes action one night when in a tavern and he hears a father offering his daughter up to the next winner in a round of card playing. William CANNOT and Does not sit and allow this to happen. Lucinda Gillespie has lived a secluded and abusive life because her father did not others to see his daughter with an inexplicable illness. She is about to turn 18yrs old and her father now has her in the Tavern offering her up to the men. Lucinda immediately realizes she will be safer with the Mysterious Man who just stood up for her to save her from this abusive life. Lucinda decides to make the journey West with William and leave her abusive father. Will William and Lucinda make a new life together? Will they reveal their secrets and their past to one another? Will they both find the LIFE that God created for them? 

WOW, this book was intriguing from the very first chapter. I really LOVED William's character. He has a past that could have broke him, but he choose to live his life by himself as a Hunter! I Lucinda has physical disablities, but that isn't stopping her from living a life and going on a journey with William. This book is filled with History, LOVE, Secrets revealed, Faith and Family!  I am looking forward to more books in this series Anyone  who enjoys Christian historical books will LOVE this book! WONDERFUL BOOK!

 

Andrea Byrd is a Christian wife and mom located in rural Kentucky, who loves to spend time with her family in the great outdoors, one with nature. Often described as having been born outside her time, she has a deep affinity for an old-fashioned, natural lifestyle.

With a degree in Equine Health & Rehabilitation gathering dust and a full-time job tethering her to a desk eight hours a day, Andrea decided it was time to show both herself and her children that it is truly possible to make your dreams come true. Now with over 1,000 contemporary Christian romance novellas sold, Andrea is pursuing her passion of writing faith-filled romance woven with a thread of true history.

 

More form Andrea

There is so much inspiration that fed into the creation of Rescue in the Wilderness.

Not only was the Good Lord’s guiding hand ever-present, but so was the influence of those that came before me. This story was inspired by my own ancestors, as well as the countless others, that made the arduous journey through Cumberland Gap to settle in Kentucky. Those brave souls opened up a whole new world, and for some of us, established the area in which their families would preside for centuries to come.

As a lover of books that integrate history into fiction myself, I also wished to shed light on the “Hard Winter” of 1779-1780. This was a winter that came early, and with great intensity. While it caused hardships for many across the country, it made the journey through the Cumberland Gap all the more perilous.

Beyond these historical facts, I also wished to pay tribute to those who suffer from chronic pain conditions. I will never forget the day a friend of mine, whom the Lord called home all too soon, told me of her childhood rheumatoid arthritis and how there were days she was in too much pain to leave her bed. In this book, I wished to explore what pioneer life might have been for someone who suffered from such a condition.

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Abba’s Prayer Warrior Princess, July 6

For Him and My Family, July 7

JESUS in the EVERYDAY, July 7

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Jeanette’s Thoughts, July 9

Splashes of Joy, July 10

To Everything There Is A Season , July 10

Holly’s Book Corner, July 11

To celebrate her tour, Andrea is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!

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

https://promosimple.com/ps/2678e/rescue-in-the-wilderness-celebration-tour-giveaway

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Rescue in the Wilderness by Andrea Byrd

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