Publisher Description
A Blizzard Changes Everything
Abigail Bracey arrives in Nebraska in January 1888 to teach school…and to execute a task for the government: to identify a student as the hidden son of a murderous counterfeiter–the man who killed her father.
Agent Dashiell Lassiter doesn’t want his childhood sweetheart Abby on this dangerous job, especially when he learns the counterfeiter is now searching for his son, too, and he’ll destroy anyone in his way. Now Dash must follow Abby to Nebraska to protect her…if she’ll let him within two feet of her. She’s still angry he didn’t fight to marry her six years ago, and he never told her the real reason he left her.
All Dash wants is to protect Abby, but when a horrifying blizzard sweeps over them, can Abby and Dash set aside the pain from their pasts and work together to catch a counterfeiter and protect his son–if they survive the storm?
Join the adventure as the Daughters of the Mayflower series continues with The Blizzard Bride by Susanne Dietze.
More in the Daughters of the Mayflower series:
The Mayflower Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1620 Atlantic Ocean (February 2018)
The Pirate Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1725 New Orleans (April 2018)
The Captured Bride by Michelle Griep – set 1760 during the French and Indian War (June 2018)
The Patriot Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1774 Philadelphia (August 2018)
The Cumberland Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1794 on the Wilderness Road (October 2018)
The Liberty Bride by MaryLu Tyndall – set 1814 Baltimore (December 2018)
The Alamo Bride by Kathleen Y’Barbo – set 1836 Texas (February 2019)
The Golden Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1849 San Francisco (April 2019)
The Express Bride by Kimberley Woodhouse – set 1860 Utah (July 2019)
The Rebel Bride by Shannon McNear – set 1863 Tennessee (December 2019)
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My Review:
What a fabulous story! This book has a little bit of everything that I love about Christian historical fiction: conflict, suspense, a great setting; and romance. There’s humor in this story (especially the part about an unexpected visitor to Abby’s classroom); but there are also more serious themes of forgiveness and trusting God during tragic times.
I admired Abby as a teacher and loved all her little students. Dash was a compelling character. He had unique abilities that made him an excellent Secret Service investigator. However, he also struggled with dyslexia, and felt that he was somehow lacking in intelligence because of it. Abby’s flaw was was the bitterness that threatened to rule her life. She was especially bitter towards Dash and and her father because of the ways they had let her down in years past. She felt, too, that God abandoned her. As they are forced to work together, Abby and Drew both have much to learn about placing their complete trust in God and each other. As the people of Wells, Nebraska, rally to help Abby, she sees true Christian love and friendship in action.
Both Abby and Drew are called on to use every bit of the courage and strength they possess, and it makes for an exciting end to this story. I’m a little sad this is a stand-alone story, because I loved the characters in this book. This is the first book I’ve read by Susanne Dietze, and I’ll be looking forward to reading more of her books.
One other note: Be sure and read the Author’s Notes at the end of the book for the true background of this book. I had never heard about “The Children’s Blizzard” until I read this book, and am found the true account fascinating and heartbreaking.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
About Susanne Dietze
Susanne Dietze began writing love stories in high school, casting her friends in the starring roles. Today, she’s an award-winning, RWA RITA®-nominated author who’s seen her work on the ECPA, Amazon, and Publisher’s Weekly Bestseller Lists for Inspirational Fiction. Married to a pastor and the mom of two, Susanne lives in California and enjoys fancy-schmancy tea parties, genealogy, the beach, and curling up on the couch with a costume drama. To learn more, visit her website, www.susannedietze.com, and sign up for her newsletter: http://eepurl.com/bRldfv
Thank you so much for reading and reviewing, Patti! What a blessing! I am so glad you enjoyed the story. Makes my day! 🙂