Have you ever been afraid to believe in God’s love?
I wrestled with this question along with the main characters of Siri Mitchell’s novel Love’s Pursuit.
Love’s Pursuit takes place in the Puritan village of Stoneybrooke, Massachusetts, during the 1640’s. The story starts out like any typical historical romance. First, we meet Susannah Phillips, a gently-reared girl, unaware of her own beauty. She obeys all the rules, including setting her sights on the right man to marry. Enter Daniel Holcombe, handsome soldier of the king, to shake up Susannah’s world. Daniel questions the whys and wherefores of Susannah’s chosen life and stirs her heart in a most disturbing manner.
There’s also a poignant subplot, involving a woman who keeps to the fringes of society. A cruel father named her Small-hope and convinced her that’s all she could expect out of life. Small-hope’s transformation becomes a compelling part of this novel.
It all sounds familiar, yes? But don’t assume you know where this tale is going. Love’s Pursuit is more complex than that. The author takes her richly-drawn characters on an unforgettable journey and stirs up questions in the reader’s heart along the way.
Siri Mitchell’s novel is a celebration of how—in the way of a man with a maid—God pursues us, wishing only to lavish us with His love.
Now that I’ve enjoyed reading this book, I’d like to give it away to one of you!
My First Book Giveaway
Since I’ve been wanting to do Book Giveaways on my blog, I decided try one out to see how it goes. If enough people participate, I’ll do some giveaways of Christian fiction through companies that provide those books when they’re hot off the presses. This Giveaway Contest will involve a name being randomly drawn from all those entered. This contest ends on October 5th.
Here’s how you can initially enter the contest and then add to your chances of winning:
#1 Subscribe to this blog. To do this. enter your email address in the sidebar subscription space—but you’re not done yet. An email will be sent to you. You must click on the link provided in the email to complete the subscription process. You are not subscribed until you’re verified through that email. Note: If you’re a new friend, you may have to include your email in your comment so I’ll be able to match your name to the address. Be sure to write it like this jenniebee[at]yahoo[dot]coma and not like this jenniebee@yahoo.com.
#2 Add a comment here to let me know that you are now a subscriber and would like to be entered for a chance to win this book.
#3 You can increase your chances of winning by commenting on any post on this blog. Each time you comment, I will add your name to the drawing again.
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Treat yourself to an excerpt from the novel: Continue Reading…
