Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Coming Home Forever by Michelle De Bruin

Book: Coming Home Forever

Author: Michelle De Bruin

Genre: Inspirational Historical Fiction

Release Date: May 30, 2023

Her college career is cut short, so Rose Harper takes a job that throws her into the path of a weary soldier who joins her in the search of a place to call home.

Rose Harper dreams of becoming a teacher, but she quit school at the local college because her classes were harder than she expected. Dreading the thought of returning to her hometown and sharing a home with her father, Rose works two jobs so that she can stay in Oswell City with her friends. When she gets called in to help with special events at the Ellenbroek home, Rose is forced to make a big decision. Should she continue working as a maid, or does she dare to try and achieve her goal of becoming a teacher? Obstacles lie in the way, but thanks to the assistance of a supportive friend, Rose is given the chance to find a place to belong.

Timothy Ellenbroek has just completed his tour of duty as a chaplain to the soldiers on the Front. Now he has come home weary, grieving, and under pressure to find a job. His father would love to see him in a high-profile career, powerful and important. But Tim isn’t so sure. He longs for a safe place to rest, to heal, and to live a quiet peaceful life. When his father intervenes in the job search with an offer to work with him in the mayor’s office at City Hall, Tim resists. He wants peace and a meaningful career, but Oswell City can’t give him both. Tim wonders if he will have to leave home again. The longer he stays, the more his hometown means to him. Tim must make the choice to listen to his heart and trust where it leads him.

 

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Christian Historical Fiction is a great genre and I have really come to enjoy Author Michelle De Bruin for this genre. Coming Home Forever is Book 3 in the series, Coming Home. I have read the first 2 books in this series and I am happy that Book 3 is out. 

The time and setting of this book is 1919 in Oswell City, Iowa. Rose Harper has had to quit College and forgo her dreams of being a Teacher.  as the classes were difficult. She doesn't want to go HOME, so she takes 2 jobs and stays in Oswell City with Friends.  Rose is given an opportunity to work Special Events at the Ellenbroek Home. She is also about to make a choice of going back to College to achieve her dreams or continue the jobs she has now. Timothy Ellenbroek has just returned to Oswell, IA after serving during War Time as a Chaplin. He wants to decompress and slowly get back into life and find a job.  He is being pressured by his Father to take a job  at City Hall. Timothy is not doing well with the Pressure from his Dad and even thinks about leaving home so he can find the career he really wants. Will Rose go back to College and reach her dream goals? Will Timothy stay in Oswell and find what he is looking for in life? 

WOW, the storyline is very intriguing! I really enjoyed Rose and Timothy's story. Rose is a determined yet "lost" person. She knows what she wants but is unsure of the her direction and place in the world. Timothy has just finished serving during War-time and experienced so much. He loves his Hometown of Oswell, but also needs to figure out his next chapter in life. I Love that Rose and Timothy encourage one another and both are relying on God for their life choices. The Historical time of the book was really well researched. The book is one of Faith and Trusting God ! God's Plan are Greater then our Plans is the theme for the book.  I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance. GREAT BOOK!

Michelle De Bruin lives in Iowa with her husband of 25 years and two young adult sons who are college students at Iowa State. She has a bachelor’s degree in religion with a Christian Ministry emphasis, and in Music. Michelle serves as a chaplain for Pella Regional Health Center. She writes inspirational historical romance about people who live in rural communities. Characters that bring to life the delights of farm and small-town living, whispers of Dutch heritage, and Christian faith make Michelle’s stories distinct. A romantic at heart, Michelle is always on the lookout for glimpses of God’s love through the window of a good story. You can learn more about Michelle by visiting her website: michelledebruin.com

 

 

More from Michelle

Coming Home Forever is the last in a trilogy of books set in a small Iowa town during the years 1913 through 1918. This is the second series of books I have written. The Tomorrow series is the first set, and if you’ve already read it, you will recognize characters that appeared in Hope for Tomorrow, Promise for Tomorrow, and Dreaming of Tomorrow.

This book opens in the winter of 1919, after the end of World War I when the soldiers are coming home. We meet Timothy Ellenbroek, the son of Oswell City’s mayor. He’s been in France serving as a chaplain in the military and now that his tour of duty is completed, he’s ready to find a peaceful place to call home.

Rose Harper dreamed of becoming a teacher, but college was much harder than she expected. Now she is trying to chart a new course, but it isn’t going like she thought. Through a few unexpected adventures, she joins Tim in the search for a peaceful, safe place.

I wrote this book to illustrate how God is always with us, working through us, and speaking to us. I also wanted to encourage readers that yes, we can change, we can heal, and we can be restored, putting bad decisions behind us for good.

Thank you for joining me on this tour. I hope you enjoy the blog posts and enter the drawing for the giveaway.

Grace and peace,

Michelle De Bruin

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Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, October 22 (Author Interview)

Christina’s Corner, October 22

Lighthouse Academy Blog, October 23 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)

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Life on Chickadee Lane, October 24

Locks, Hooks and Books, October 25

Connie’s History Classroom, October 26

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 27

Gina Holder, Author and Blogger, October 28 (Author Interview)

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 29

For Him and My Family, October 30

Holly’s Book Corner, October 31

Pause for Tales, November 1

Cover Lover Book Review, November 2

To celebrate her tour, Michelle is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card & 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.

https://promosimple.com/ps/2879b/coming-home-forever-celebration-tour-giveaway

Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Coming Home Forever by Michelle De Bruin

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