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Welcome to the Blog Tour for Heart's Promise by Linda Hoover, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!
About the Book
Title: Heart's Promise
Series: Heart's Desire #3
Author: Linda Hoover
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date: June 23, 2025
Genre: Historical Christian Romance
Welcome back to Jacob and Julia's Iowa farm.
In 1893, their son Justin is eleven. and daughter Annaliese is ten. When Jacob and Julia adopted Annaliese as an infant, they were told God had a special plan for her. As Annaliese grows up, she wonders if her purpose will be world-changing.
Julia's old friend, Edward Harrington, comes to visit from England, along with his wife and son, Robbie. Their time at the farm is the beginning of a like/hate relationship and later something more between Robbie and Annaliese. When the families travel to San Francisco in 1900, a shocking revelation from Edward's wife could change everything, beginning with taking Annaliese to England.
If this is God's plan, Annaliese is disappointed. It's nothing like she imagined, and her heart's desire is to go to veterinary college. This could mean a very different future for her.
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About the Author
Linda Hoover lives in west central Ohio with her husband and grandson. She earned a degree in psychology from Anderson University where she learned the voices in her head were actually characters from stories waiting to be told.
Linda has been writing since childhood, but her publishing career started with writing columns and a middle grade serial for the South Charleston Spectator. A retired librarian, she now enjoys being a fulltime author in her home office.
You are invited to visit her website, Linda Hoover Books, to find out more about her and her books. You can stay in touch when you subscribe to her newsletter, and as a thank you, you’ll receive a novella.
Review
Heart’s Promise is the first book I have read written by Linda Hoover. It is the third book in the Heart’s Desire series, though it can be read as a standalone. This story drew me in from the start.
Set in the Gilded Age, this was a fun clash of opinions and experiences. The Harrington’s are from England, and our set is in their traditional ways. When they come to visit Jacob and Julia’s farm, they are met with the new ideals of America. At the end of their visit, they promise to return to see the Pacific Ocean. Years pass, and the Harrington’s return and both families travel out West by rail to see the Pacific Ocean. The families get to see many great things along the way and have many adventures on their trip. I loved the picture of seeing these iconic places through the eyes of the Gilded Age.
During the trip, Mrs. Harrington states that Annalise is the spitting image of her friend who went missing. Annalise is adopted, so the possibilities of it become clear. When a fortune cookie tells her she is going to take a trip across an ocean, they continue to pray about it. Then plans are made. In England, Annalise meets her grandparents. Through a series of events, there is healing between them.
The romance between Robbie and Annalise begins to unfold, but their conflicting view on women’s roles keeps them apart. It seems an insurmountable issue that will keep them apart. While Robbie is away at college, he asks some friends what the bible has to say about women’s intelligence and role. When they come back with the answer, Robbie changes his view. Robbie and Annalise are able to overcome their difference and get their happily ever after. This opposites attract romance is perfect with kisses only.
Lisa Hoover did a great job of intertwining faith throughout the novel.
*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.
Tour Giveaway
(2) winners will each receive an ebook copy of Heart's Promise and a $10 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight November 17, 2025 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on November 24, 2025. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US/CAN only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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I can't wait to read this.
ReplyDeletethanks so much for sharing your thoughts! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)
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