Elaine Marie Cooper

Most miracles need no explanation - just the faith to believe them.

1779 saw one of the worst winters and the troops, along with General Washington were stationed in Morristown, Connecticut. They had little shelter and even less food. Making blankets, hats and gloves were things those left behind were able to do. But how to get them safely to the troops amidst the dreadful cold and snow?

Native American trouble was still around them, but a miracle happened which is almost not to be believed. Just like God gave up His one and only Son in order to save us, so one is given to save others.

An early copy of this second book in the Dawn of America series was received through Scrivenings Press. These thoughts are my own and were in no way solicited.… (mais)

1763 was a time for respite from the war, a chance to heal and if needed to be ready to fight again. Unfortunately for some, life at home was fraught with pain - both physically for the soldier and mentally for those around him. Pain and suffering, illness and tragedy — always present whether in times of war or peace.

The war continues and 1779 finds our families, while older, still dealing with the attacking British and marauding Hessian soldiers. Spies on both sides of the strife are delivering messages to those in charge - sometimes to the detriment of their lives. Will the British attack be averted, or will further death follow in their wake?

A ‘wind of truth’ will sweep through this war torn Connecticut area bringing forgiveness for past hurts and a new realization that God is in everything.

An ARC of this first book in The Dawn of America was received through Scrivenings Press. The impressions and comments are my own and were in no way solicited.… (mais)

Those scars became the power that lifted them up to save them through the worst storms.

War always produces scars - some of which are more obvious than others. Lydia Saunders has scars of her own, but to those around her, they are not visible. However, she is learning that hatred is a scar that, unseen, is much harder on you than anyone else. Slavery has become a scar that has affected the Bristol, Rhode Island area. Realizing her need to forgive those who caused this travesty, will she be released from her hatred, allowing her to make a difference in the lives of those around her? Can her passion for love and justice translate into real change?

The author takes us right onto the Revolutionary War battlefield, into the trenches and through the storms to bring a story you will not want to put down until finished. Will any of these wonderful characters survive in their effort to seek the freedom this country was started on? Scars continue but their lasting effect is lost with the spirit of love and gentleness, which can overcome a multitude of sins.

This ARC was received through Scrivenings Press. The impressions and comments are my own and were in no way solicited.… (mais)

It's 1779 and the war for independence rages on. Spies on both sides of the strife are delivering messages to those in charge - frequently written in invisible ink. Delivery was sometimes dangerous resulting in another trusted person presenting the message to the designated person. Who can be trusted to take the message to General Washington’s camp? Will the British attack be averted, or will further death follow in their wake?
A ‘wind of truth’ will sweep through this war torn Connecticut area bringing forgiveness for past hurts and a new realization that God is in everything.
I received the ARC from the author for my enjoyment. All opinions and impressions are my own.… (mais)