New Release- Chisled on The Heart: A Christmas Legacy Novella Collection

 

A Christmas Legacy Novella Collection

The Gift of a Lamb by Elaine Cooper

In 1776, 14-year-old Charlotte Hawkins and her brother, 10-year-old Elias, are still grieving the death of their parents. Their parents left instructions to be sent from their home state of Virginia to live with relatives they barely know, in Connecticut. The trip was dangerous, as war raged between the Redcoats and the Americans. To make matters worse, the churches in Connecticut don’t celebrate Christmas at all. Will this be the orphans’ worst Christmas ever?

A Lasting Legacy by Cynthia Roemer

Loudoun County, Virginia, 1814. After a disabling injury sends Daniel Hawkins home from war, he struggles how to provide for his young wife, Maggie and the child she’s carrying. As Christmas approaches, he finds a sheep his grandfather carved and attempts to carve a nativity set for Maggie. When she goes into labor during a Christmas Eve blizzard, Daniel is forced to face his feelings of inadequacy. And perhaps learn that God has a plan for his life after all.

Healing within the Pieces by Candace West

Prison shackles haunt Nathaniel Hawkins upon his return home only to discover it occupied by a woman in hiding. Bad men are no strangers to Delia Evans, but the intruder who barged into the farmhouse shrinks from her. With no other refuge, they must endure each other. But have they misjudged? When the past shadows their doorstep, is a grudge worth the price of a man’s life?

The Christmas Carving by Kelly Goshorn

Wyatt Hawkins dreads Christmas. Memories from the fatal shooting of his childhood friend on Christmas Eve, 1864, has left a bitter taste in Wyatt’s mouth toward God, the holiday season, and his former fiancée, Madelyn Cunningham. As Christmas draws near, can the star he’s carving for his family’s heirloom nativity point Wyatt back to the woman he’s never forgotten and the faith he’s left behind?

https://www.amazon.com/Chiseled-Heart-Christmas-Novella-Collection-ebook/dp/B0CGZMNN2B

My Review

Chiseled on the Heart is a great read. I enjoyed all the stories in the collection.

1. The Gift of a Lamb- Elias and his sister, Charlotte move from Virginia to Connecticut after their parents die. Their Uncle Silas takes them. With the war starting between the British & the colonists, their travel was difficult. The story is about family, the effects of war, and new beginnings. The characters were enjoyable and the storyline kept me engaged. Well written and highly recommended.

2. A Lasting Legacy- Daniel Hawkins goes to war and comes back a much different man. This is a story of coming to grips with circumstances, adjusting, and family. The faith element was woven well into the storyline and the characters were well-developed. Recommended inspirational and emotional story.

3. Healing Within the Pieces- Delia and Nathaniel's story is inspiring and heartwarming. A story of fear, redemption, and faith.

4. The Christmas Carving- Wyatt and Madelyn have a troubled past. Can they work together to repair town relationships? The story is about forgiveness and second chances. The story embraces the real meaning of Christmas. Parts of the story brought tears to my eyes from the faith and God's love to care for HIS own and bring them closer to HIM.

Highly recommended.

I received an early complimentary ARC and willingly chose to review it. All opinions are my own.