Paperback Release + Giveaway of The Bound Heart (Everstone Chronicles #2) by Dawn Crandall

About the Book

Meredyth determined long ago that she would marry Vance Everstone.  But after one fateful night, everything changes forever.  Vance leaves the country for six years, leaving her wondering and waiting.  Meanwhile, Meredyth, dwelling too much on the past, tries to avoid falling for her best friend, Lawry Hampton…for why would he ever want her?  They spend much time together, having a similar interest in caring for the needs of orphaned children.  When Lawry tells Meredyth about starting an orphanage in Washington, an “accidental” kiss takes place, making things awkward between them. Meredyth has her own love of orphans as she and Lawry’s younger sister have been teaching at a school for sponsored orphans.  One day they even rescue an orphan, Wynne, from freezing on the streets.  This draws Lawry and Meredith closer than ever.  News that Vance Everstone has married reaches Meredyth and her friends and family.  Thinking she is free from Vance, she allows herself to dote in Lawry’s affections.  But a few weeks later, Meredyth is informed that Vance is now widowed and will be coming home to marry her. A past mistake tying her to one man, but in love with another… Will Meredyth marry based on old ties or follow her heart and marry for love?

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About the Author

Dawn Crandall is a graduate of Taylor University with a degree in Christian Education, and a former bookseller at Barnes & Noble. She is represented by Joyce Hart of Hartline Literary and is a member of Romance Writers of America, American Christian Fiction Writers, secretary for the Indiana ACFW Chapter (Hoosier Ink), and associate member of the Great Lakes ACFW Chapter.

The Everstone Chronicles is Dawn's first series with Whitaker House. They were originally released as eBooks, but will all be released in paperback Fall 2015. Dawn's debut novel,The Hesitant Heiress, is the winner of the 2015 Birmingham RWA Gayle Wilson Award of Excellence for the inspirational category, the winner of the 2015 Wisconsin RWA Write Touch Readers' Award for the Inspirational category and is currently a finalist in the 2015 Carol Awards--ACFW's recognition for the best Christian fiction published by traditional publishing houses in the previous calendar year. Dawn's second novel, The Bound Heart is the winner of the 2015 Clash of the Titles Laurel Award.

All three books composing the series were semifinalists in ACFW's Genesis Writing Contest for unpublished manuscripts, the third book going on to become a finalist in 2013.

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Review

Dawn Crandall has done it again.  From the first page, this novel will capture readers’ attention.  This book continues the story of reader-related characters Meredyth Summercourt, Vance Everstone, and Lawry Hampton, mentioned in her previous novel, The Hesitant Heiress, as they learn from past mistakes and move forward with life.  Well crafted, and beautifully written, this novel entices the reader into not wanting to put it down through its beautiful settings and personable characters.  I would recommend this novel to readers who enjoy historical romance with an inspirational twist.  

Series: The Everstone Chronicles
Genre: historical fiction; Christian fiction; romance; inspirational
Literary Awards: Genesis Contest Nominee
Publisher: Whitaker House
Publication Date: November 1, 2014-kindle; October 6, 2015-print
Number of pages: kindle edition,  319

Content Rating: PG
Book Rating: 5 stars

Other books in this series:
1-The Hesitant Heiress
3-The Captive Imposter

A review e-copy of this novel was previously won in a giveaway from the author, Dawn Crandall.

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