Mar 4, 2025

 Photo: "Adirondacks Mist"

April Iacuzzi


Welcome to... 

 Hope-Inspired Stories 

For those who enjoy stories that uplift and encourage... 

We welcome author Penny Zeller with her upcoming release:

Heart of Courage

...A Christian Historical Romance and next in the 

Hearts of the West Collection 

A happily-ever-after, faith-filled romance 

by award-winning author, 

Penny Zeller.

A new life awaits her...if she can find the courage.

In the spring of 1885, LilyBeth Engel makes the courageous decision to run from everything she's known. She boards a train and goes as far as her meager funds will take her with her young son in tow. With nothing but the clothes on her back, the baby in her arms, her Bible, and a skill for sewing beautiful dresses, LilyBeth determines to succeed with the Lord's help and dogged determination.

Barrett MacCallum owns one of the largest ranches in Hilltop in the Montana Territory. He also owns several of the businesses on the main street. When a woman asks to rent one of his businesses for her new dress shop, he's amenable, even if it means charging the woman less rent because she's obviously destitute.

When Barrett begins to fall in love with LilyBeth, will she have the courage to allow herself to love again with so much at stake?

Heart of Courage is a faith-filled, tender romance with the reminder that God guides our every step.

Coming March 11, 2025, from the award-winning, bestselling author of the Wyoming Sunrise, Horizon, Hollow Creek, Love Letters from Ellis Creek, and Montana Skies Christian Historical Romance Series.


Author: Penny Zeller

Do you enjoy reading Historical novels? What is your favorite kind of book to read? Leave a comment, become a follower--and learn more about Penny's Hearts of the West novella. 

Prizes from Hope-Inspired Stories!
  • First Place: $50 Amazon gift card 

  • Second Place: "Farm & Country" Spring Wreath  



"Farm and Country Wreath" ~ by Sarah Lockerby

...and third prize: a copy of Heart of Beauty!

Winners will be announced by mid-March. Open to U.S. residents only.

Also included in the Hearts of the West Series...by yours truly! Keep those reviews and ratings coming to Amazon. We're all very grateful!


"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19


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

44 comments:

Penny Zeller said...

Thank you so much for hosting the Heart of Courage giveaway! I'm excited to see who wins!

Diane Estrella said...

This looks like a good series. I just ordered Patience's book on Amazon. Thank you for featuring this series. Congrats to all the authors!
dianemestrella at gmail dto com

Madisyn Carlin said...

Historical romance is my second favorite genre, although if a book is clean and contains faith, I'm willing to consider trying it. Thank you for hosting this giveaway!

Barb D said...

Yes, I enjoy historical romance, (clean) with interesting facts about the time period interwoven in the story!

Anonymous said...

I cannot wait to read this book, and I am keeping my hands folded and heart bowed praying for the giveaway!

jenlynerickson said...

Historical fiction is my favorite and YOU are one of my favorite HF authors, Penny Zeller! I love how your interweave faith and love into the tapestry of story! Count me in for the giveaway!

Joy said...

If a book is uplifting and a story of hope with faith included, it is my kind of book! Thank you for doing this giveaway!

Anonymous said...

Thank you for the chance to win such great prizes. The book cover is beautiful.

pyrolilly said...

I love historical romance.

Marilynn Crelier said...

What a special giveaway! The wreath is gorgeous! Thank you for this opportunity to enter! Blessings!

Roxanne C. said...

What a wonderful story—I need to check out the series as well. This is my absolutely favorite genre, and I am glad to have discovered this blog as well. Thank you for the generous giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I enjoy learning history through a good romance. Heart of Courage sounds fascinating! I love the “run away” angle.

Anonymous said...

Christian Historical fiction.

Anita Yancey said...

I love historical romance if they are clean and really love them if they have a message of faith.

Amelia said...

I like historical fiction.

Beth Reimer said...

I enjoy reading historical romances

Anonymous said...

I love reading historical novels! I enjoy all kinds of romance reads. I also really appreciate biographies, reference books, photography collections, and memoirs.

Anonymous said...

I don’t usually like romance novels, but I do like historical fiction, so I have found that I like historical romance, especially Christian historical romance. My favorite genre (for the last several years) is fantasy. Thank you for the giveaway. The system wouldn’t let me comment with my Google account.

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a good read! I’m excited about this series :)

Anonymous said...

Yes I enjoy Historical novels, you know when I was growing up , I did not like my History class at all, but Historical authors make it much more exciting for me, I really enjoy it, so a Big Thank you to Historical authors, especially fiction stories . Thank you so much for the chance. ALICIA HANEY. aliciabhaney(at)sbcglobal(dot)net

Kim in NC said...

I just love Penny Zeller. A wonderful giveaway.

Anonymous said...

I love any books by Penny Zeller! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.
Gail Hollingsworth
tumcsec@gmail.com

Bridgette Shippy said...

This book sounds interesting, Thank you for the giveaway opportunity!

Christy Maurer said...

I love Inspirational Historical Romance! I enjoy different eras. Lately I've been reading Regency. Sometimes I'm in the mood for WWII, and other times I want to read about the old west!

Anonymous said...

Looking forward to reading more from Penny. Many blessings.

Anonymous said...

Yes I really enjoy reading historical romance. I enjoy learning how people lived in the past. Heart of courage sounds like a wonderful story!

Girl with Pen said...

Thank you for hosting the giveaway. I really enjoy reading historical romances. I love a good love story with some action.

Mel said...

Christian historical fiction or Christian suspense.

Lorraine Groom-Ashmore said...

I love historical fiction. It seems like I always learn something whatever the time period I'm reading about.

Anita Klaboe said...

My favorite thing to read is cozy mysteries.

Miranda Summerset said...

I love historical fiction the most.

Mackenzie Harting said...

I love Historical fiction!

tpl4 said...

I guess my favorite is contemporary. But I haven’t read historical in a while, I should

Shelley Beachy said...

Historical fiction is my favorite genre to read. I enjoy all time periods and enjoy the feeling of experiencing another era while reading.

MorrellMom said...

Thanks for the opportunity to participate in these giveaways! 😊

Mindy said...

Love historical novels!! I also love a good mystery =D
Thanks for the chance to win!

Steph said...

I love reading historical novels, especially inspirational books. Historical books based off of true events and people are some of my favorites to read.

Anonymous said...

I love historical stories about the west and the Rockies. For some reasons wagon trains intrigue me. Pauline

Wanda said...

I love to read Romance - Historical (any time period), Contemporary, Suspense or Mystery. I also like stories with a bit of humor. After all, life can be pretty funny sometimes.

Anonymous said...

I love reading historical novels. Thanks for the giveaway.

Christi Chirpich said...

I love reading historical novels. Also, romantic suspense stories are some of my favorites. Thank you for the opportunity to win. Blessings, Christi Chirpich

Anonymous said...

Historical novels are amongst my favorites. Peeks into the past are always intriguing. Thank you.

Patience O'Brien said...

Hi Diane--Thanks so much for being a follower - and supporting the guest authors here. Much appreciated!

Patience O'Brien said...

Hi Madisyn--Thank you for stopping in and leaving your comment--best wishes on your future releases.