Sunday, August 29, 2021

No Man's Daughter ~ Kathleen L. Maher

Welcome...

To Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage.

As a teacher, I was as excited as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that encouraging other people's good works was very gratifying. 

So it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was, through the words of authors featured here. Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as guest authors share their work. 

The beginning of September 2021...and so many activities in the fall and winter months coming up. May you find some quiet moments to relax, enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and delve into a great book. 

📖 🙏 ❤ ☕


For these first two weeks of September, we are happy to present an exciting historical romance from author Kathleen L. Maher - "No Man's Daughter: Sons of the Shenandoah Book 3"-- set in the difficult aftermath of our country's Civil War...



  • Publisher : ‎ Independently published (May 27, 2021)

    A man with something to prove and a lady with something to hide clash over hotly contested property--and a marriage proving anything but convenient.

    When the Sharpe’s elderly neighbor passes after the war leaving a vacant farm with no heir, Benjamin Sharpe inquires to purchase the land. What he doesn’t expect to find is a beautiful and stubborn squatter has taken residence. Will her claim on the property prove harder to drive out than her claim on his heart? 

    Willa looked after old Mr. Thompson through the war until his death. The late owner promised her a permanent home there, like the daughter he never had, but with some strings attached. When young and ambitious Benjamin Sharpe shows up with intent to evict her, Willa gives him a piece of her mind with a piece of lead aimed at his boots.

    The youngest of the Sharpe brothers, Benjamin has been bossed around his entire life by his brothers, and he isn’t about to take it from any girl. All three of his brothers have veterans’ boasting rights in the War, and he must prove his mettle, too. But will his ambitions go so far as to force a waif from her home? As the girl’s resourceful defense of the property frustrates his plans, admiration plucks at his heartstrings. Ben must find a compromise while saving face with his family. But the chit has no intention of playing nice or seeking truce. In Bridgewater, Virginia, the war is still on!


Author: Kathleen L. Maher

If you are--or become a Follower of Hope-Inspired Stories, and leave a comment, your name will be added to a prize drawing at the end of this month. In honor of our great country and in memory of those who have defended it, you will receive an amazon 25.00 gift card and your choice of a book from one of our September authors (kindle or soft cover copy). 
(Drawing for U.S. addresses only).
  • Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of Charlotte ~ Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester N.Y. at sunrise was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. 

    “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  

                                   Thank you...May you all be blessed and inspired!




Sunday, August 15, 2021

Tidewater Bride ~ Laura Frantz

 Welcome...

To Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage.

As a teacher, I was as excited as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that encouraging other people's good works was very gratifying. 

So it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was, through the words of authors featured here. Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as they share their work. 

Hopefully, the remainder of Summer 2021 will be a great time to relax, curl up in the shade with a cold lemonade and delve into a great book. 

📖 💐🍹😎 💥


And for the last part of this sizzling month of August, enjoy an uplifting historical romance set during our country's early beginnings from author Laura Frantz -                                                               

Publisher: ‎ Revell (January 5, 2021)

They're both too busy for love . . . but love is not too busy for them

Selah Hopewell seems to be the only woman in Virginia Colony who has no wish to wed. True, there are too many men and far too few women in James Towne. But Selah already has her hands full assisting her father in the family's shop. And now she is in charge of an incoming ship of tobacco brides who must be looked after as they sort through their many suitors.

Xander Renick is perhaps the most eligible tobacco lord in the settlement. His lands are vast, his crops are prized, and his position as a mediator between the colonists and the powerful Powhatan nation surrounding them makes him indispensable. But Xander is already wedded to his business and still grieves the loss of his wife.

Can two fiercely independent people find happiness and fulfillment on their own? Or will they discover that what they've been missing in life has been right in front of them all along?

Author Laura Frantz
If you become a Follower of Hope-Inspired Stories, your name will be added to a prize drawing at the end of this month: in honor of our great country--and those who have defended it, a special 50.00 gift card and a copy of Laura's new book  choice of kindle or soft cover copy. 

(Drawing for U.S. addresses only).

  • Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  The beautiful photo of Charlotte ~ Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester N.Y. at sunrise was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. 

    “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  

                                   Thank you...May you all be blessed and inspired!






Tuesday, August 3, 2021

Hostile Intent ~ Lynette Eason


Welcome...

To Hope-Inspired Stories, for anyone who'd like to discover more about books and stories that uplift and encourage.

Several years ago, while teaching high school art, I'd discovered I was as excited as my students when they won awards or were acknowledged for their accomplishments, and that encouraging other people's good works was very gratifying. 

So it is my hope you are blessed with a message of grace as I was, through the words of authors featured here. Please join me in welcoming writers of fiction, nonfiction, and devotionals; of romance, mystery, historical and contemporary stories as they share their work. 

It's summer 2021, and a great time to relax, curl up in the shade with a cold lemonade and delve into a good book. 


📚 🌹🍹😎 💥


Opening this month of August '21, is a sizzling suspense by Lynette Eason and her just-released novel entitled- "Hostile Intent". 

A riveting story of secrets, and a killer's deadly agenda...

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Revell (August 3, 2021)

Ava Jackson entered the military shortly after high school, but her mother's illness has forced her to request an early discharge. She already lost her father while deployed, and there's no way she's going to let her mother die alone. But after a visit to the nursing facility where her mother lives, Ava is attacked walking back to her car. Fortunately, FBI Special Agent Caden Denning arrives in time to help fight off her attacker.

Caden reveals to Ava that she may hold the key to the murders of three families, and he needs her help before anyone else is harmed. The hits show a pattern, and clearly the killer has an agenda. But if Caden and Ava can't discover what it is, Ava may be next on the hit list.

Bestselling author Lynette Eason concludes her latest suspense-filled series with a bang as secrets are revealed and the guilty are brought to justice.

Author: Lynette Eason

Publishers Weekly best-selling Author

ECPA best-selling Author
CBA best-selling Author

2019 Christy Award Finalist
2019 Carol Award Finalist
2019 IRCC Award Finalist
2019 Daphne Award Winner

A special 50.00 gift card and a copy of Lynette's new book "Hostile Intent" - in your choice of kindle or soft cover copy (Drawing for U.S. addresses only) - will be offered as a prize for this month of August. To Win: become a follower and leave a comment for this Hope-Inspired Stories post, and your name will be added to a prize drawing at the end of this month.

Hope-Inspired Stories Photo:  

The beautiful photo of Charlotte~Genesee Lighthouse, Rochester N.Y. at sunrise was taken by photographer and sister in Christ, Ginger Strom. 


  • “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8).  

                                        Thank you...May you all be blessed and inspired!