Welcome to the Blog Tour for the Desert Manna series by Karen Baney, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
Title: Beauty for Ashes
Series: Desert Manna #1
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: March 7,2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Uplifting Historical Christian Romance Fiction set in Prescott, Arizona in 1871.
As a widow who lost her husband in Sherman’s fiery march to the sea, Rebecca Elliot struggled to provide for her son. When she hears from her brother in Prescott, Arizona, she makes the journey west to start over. An unexpected tragedy on the last leg of her travels changes the trajectory of her heart and life as she never could have imagined.
Perry Quinn finally said goodbye to his late wife when his life is turned upside down. When he loses everything that he worked hard to accomplish, he must humble himself and start over while trying to find the answers to why he lost everything. Along the way, a kind woman steals his heart and reminds him that there is beauty in the middle of the ashes of his life.
Will he let go of his grief to find true love?
If you like these authors, you'll enjoy this book too: Tracie Peterson, Tamera Alexander, Karen Witemeyer, Lacy Williams, Jodi Hedlund, Misty M. Beller
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Title: Joy for Mourning
Series: Desert Manna Series #2
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: April 25, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Historical Christian Romance Fiction set in Prescott, Arizona in 1872.
Grace Talbert spurns every suitor her father finds. She longs for the spark of romance and is unwilling to settle for something less. Her passion is running the Women’s Aid Society, which organizes many charitable events to help the poor and the Indians. When a trip to deliver goods to the reservation leaves her stranded with a handsome stranger, she discovers the love she longed for.
After many years of wandering and building up his freight business, Joshua Harrison decides to return to Prescott. As bachelor, he is ill-equipped to raise the orphaned daughter of a friend. He hopes the stable life of a small town will bring what he needs to become a good father. Having failed at love twice, he is afraid to try again, until he is stranded with the unconventional and beautiful Grace Talbert.
Can he move past his heartache to open himself to love again?
If you like these authors, you'll enjoy this book too: Tracie Peterson, Tamera Alexander, Karen Witemeyer, Lacy Williams, Jodi Hedlund, Misty M. Beller
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Title: Oaks of Justice
Series: Desert Manna Series #3
Author: Karen Baney
Publisher: Desert Life Media
Release Date: June 24, 2022
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Gripping Historical Christian Romance Fiction set in Prescott, Arizona in 1873.
Mel Larson is used to being underestimated as a female attorney. When her life is threatened, her mentor takes her home to Prescott. As the defense attorney for her innocent client who is on trial for murder, she goes head-to-head with the new District Attorney. When she apologizes to him for using some unconventional tactics, sparks fly, and she finds a love she had not been looking for.
Alex Glassman was ready to settle down but after a failed courtship, he doubted if he would ever find the right match. When a major court case falls into his lap, he is unprepared to argue the case against a fiery red headed woman. When the case is over and he humbles himself to admit his mistakes, his heart is captured, and he dares to hope that she could be the one.
When Mel's life is threatened, can Alex save her in time?
If you like these authors, you'll enjoy this book too: Tracie Peterson, Tamera Alexander, Karen Witemeyer, Lacy Williams, Jodi Hedlund, Misty M. Beller
PURCHASE LINKS: Goodreads | Amazon | Barnes & Noble | Bookshop | BookBub
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I had the opportunity to read the Desert Manna Series by Karen Baney and I will be giving me review of each book! I have become a fan of Karen Baney books in the last year or so, so I was excited to read this entire series.
The setting is 1871 in Prescott, AZ.
I really enjoyed Rebecca's and Perry's story. Rebecca Elliott was a widow trying to raise her son, Josiah, on a frugal income. She wasn't used to the frugal lifestyle as her parents had wealth and her lifestyle was lavish. Her only surviving family member, a brother, invites her to come to Prescott, AZ to live with him. The journey via StageCoach is treacherous, but that is where she meets Perry. Perry Quinn wasn't ready to truly say goodbye to his late wife, until there was a fire on his ranch and he lost everything. The stage coach saw the fire and rescused Perry and they helped transport him to medical care. I LOVE how Rebecca immediately saw that she could understand his loss and life upheavel. Rebecca and Perry had an immediate attraction toward one another. I really LOVE that Perry's spirit was uplifted as he grew to know Rebecca and his LOVE for her grew. He seemed quite unsure of life before Rebecca. I LOVE how they both rely on their faith throughout the struggles of life. The story is one of Loss, Second Chances, Faith, and new start in life. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance. GREAT BOOK!
The setting is 1872 in Prescott, AZ.
WOW, I truly enjoyed this book from the very first chapter. Grace Talbert has a passion for charitable organizations, including running the Women'a Aid Society, and helping the Poor and the Indians. She has a longing to eventually marry. I did not like that her father was trying so hard to find a suitor for her. I am so glad that she stood her ground and did not "settle" on the ones her father suggested. She meets Joshua Harrison when she becomes stranded on an Indian Reservation when she went to make a delivery. Joshua had recently returned to Prescott, his hometown, after working hard to build up his Freight Business. Joshua has been in relationships before that didn't work out. He does dream of becoming a husband and father, but it afraid to be in a relationship. I LOVE that Grace and Joshua meet and they feel safe with each other. The relationship between the pair begins slowly and they realize that they really are falling for each other. Both Grace and Joshua had some things from their past that they needed to work through. I enjoyed seeing how the relationship grew and their faith in God also played a part in their life. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance. FANTASIC BOOK!
The setting is 1873 in Prescott, AZ.
I enjoyed this book from the very beginning and did not put the book down until I finished the book. The story of 2 lawyers and their journey in the court room. Mel Larson is breaking barriers by being a Woman Lawyer. She has to retreat to Prescott, AZ where her mentor lives when her life is threatened. Alex Glassman is a successful lawyer and meets Mel when he goes to "head to head" with her in a court case. The 2 quickly realize that though they are going against each other in this case, they have admiration for one another. Mel truly likes Alex's work and his style the courtroom. I really LOVE how they both admit mistakes in the court case once the case if over. Alex knows he is falling for Mel, but he is also cautious to LOVE again. He has had many heartbreaks in the past. I really enjoyed how they got to know each other outside of the court room. Their faith in God allowed Alex to be able to LOVE again and heal some things from his past. I LOVE that Mel supported and encouraged him in so much. The book is about Healing, LOVE, Family and Faith. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance. WONDERFUL BOOK!
Karen Baney is passionate about writing stories full of flawed characters. She enjoys weaving together stories of second chances, redemption, and overcoming personal trials. As a transplant to Arizona, she loves researching the state’s history and finding ways to seamlessly incorporate real history and real settings into her novels. In addition to writing and speaking, Karen works as a Software Development Manager for a Christian ministry.
Her faith plays an important role both in her life and in her writing. Karen and her husband, Jim, make their home in Gilbert, Arizona, with their two dogs, Bella and Daisy. Both Jim and Karen are active at Rock Point Church in Queen Creek, Arizona.
Connect with Karen by visiting karenbaney.com to follow her on social media and sign up for email updates.
(2) winners will each win signed copies of all 3 books in the Desert Manna series plus a $25 Amazon gift card!
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6 comments:
Great review, thank you.
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing all three books and for your continued support. I really appreciate you taking the time to share them with your followers. I was delighted to hear how much you enjoy each character's growth and healing. Thanks again!
This looks like a great series. Thanks for hosting.
I will enjoy each one of these wonderful historical romances.
Great review. They sound great.
Sounds like a book I’d be interested in!
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