About the Book
Book: Lucinda’s Defender
Author: Blossom Turner
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release date: September 7, 2021
Life hasn’t turned out at all like Lucinda expected, but neither is the depth of love one man has for her.
The young and impetuous Lucinda Williams, through a series of bad decisions, is now in a situation she never dreamed conceivable—an unplanned baby and marriage to a man who proves to be far darker than she ever imagined. Pain is a cruel teacher but brings instant maturity.
Joseph Manning, a childhood friend who watched the love of his life leave, is heartbroken to find the bruised waif of a girl he rescues less than a year later. What atrocities did she experience to change the vivacious, bubbly soul into this shell of hopelessness? Broken. Bruised. Beaten. Does love really have the power to heal all wounds?
Lucinda marvels at how Joseph effortlessly whittles his way back into her heart and that of her child with kindness and respect. But she has a secret far too dark to allow the kind Joseph into her life. He deserves so much better than the likes of her. Is love strong enough to break down the barriers of bad choices? Can a second chance at happiness really be possible?
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Guest Review from Donna Cline
What I think you should know:
Lucinda’s Defender by Blossom Turner is a Christian Historical Fiction.This is the third book in the Shenandoah Brides series. This book starts in 1874 Virginia, it can be read as a standalone book, however it will give you some spoilers about the previous books. This story features Lucinda and her lifelong friend Joseph.
What you might need to know:
Lucinda was raped and suffered both physical and emotional abuse when she was “forced” to marry her rapist.
Doris, Lucinda’s mother is horrid, her behavior towards her daughters leaves each of them with emotional scars. I also feel horrible for her husband, she will not forgive him or let him forget his past.
What I think about this book:
Lucinda started the book as a spoiled girl who is quick to hurt others if it ,however after a heartbreaking chain of events she withdraws into a shell of herself. It was very hard to read about the things that Lucinda suffered through. If I had not already been emotionally invested in the story I may have stopped reading during her marriage. Joseph was a shining spot in this book, his love for Lucinda and his willingness to give up pieces of his life for her was so sweet. Although I did not enjoy all that Lucinda had to experience I did appreciate how she came to know God, seek forgiveness and how to forgive herself for choices that she made. I hope that the next book in the series is not as gut wrenching as this one.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Celebrate Lit, this in no way influenced my review. All opinions are my own.
About the Author
Blossom Turner is a free-lance writer published in Chicken Soup and Kernels of Hope anthologies, former newspaper columnist on health and fitness, an avid blogger, and published novelist. Her authentic understanding of the power of love in the darkest of circumstances is woven masterfully through her first novel Anna’s Secret (a contemporary romance), in book one of the Shenandoah Brides series, Katherine’s Arrangement and again in this second book, Amelia’s Heartsong. Being a hopeless romantic, Blossom, endeavors to give you, the reader, entertainment value with an inspirational twist. She and her husband, David, have two grown children and live in beautiful British Columbia, Canada. Read more at blossomturner.com.
More from Blossom
Do You Enjoy Romance That Keeps You Thinking Days Later?
Long before I even knew I could write, I loved to read. Being a hopeless romantic I gravitated to all romance stories either contemporary or historical. I soon realized that finding clean fiction but still written with the passion God created us to experience, was hard to find. (Song of Solomon is a good example of the expression of passion and love between a man and woman without being explicit.)
Given the gift of a writing career later in life one thing was for sure…I wanted to write what I like to read. Clean romance does not need to be boring. As each story pours out, I realize that writing historical fiction is my new passion. I finally know what I was born to do. My favorite theme was an arranged marriage…so birthed the first book of the Shenandoah Brides that has now morphed into a series of 5 sisters and their 5 love stories. September 6th 2021 is launch day for book three called Lucinda’s Defender.
Where-as book one was set in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley, post-civil war, the second book Amelia’s Heartsong took place in the big city of Richmond Virginia where balls, debutants, pomp and circumstance matter. This third book, Lucinda’s Defender is back in the valley once again.
Have you ever made decisions that you wish you could unwind? If that is a yes, then you will relate to young, beautiful, sassy Lucinda who at the age of sixteen is forced to live with her adult choices. By seventeen her world crashes in doling out a future no woman deserves. But God is a God of second chances, and handsome Joseph a worthy life-long friend and hero. Passion, love, and undying devotion make this read a romantic page turner sure to keep you awake into the wee hours of the morning.
Although this book can easily be read as a stand-alone, enjoying the whole series as the family saga unfolds will deepen the experience.
I sincerely hope you enjoy the read as much as I enjoyed the write. I love to hear from my readers. Contact me at http://blossomturner.com
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 7
Texas Book-aholic, September 8
Cats in the Cradle Blog, September 8
lakesidelivingsite, September 9
Inklings and notions, September 10
Bizwings Blog, September 10
For Him and My Family, September 11
deb’s Book Review, September 12
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 13
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, September 14
Simple Harvest Reads, September 14 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)
Connie’s History Classroom, September 15
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, September 16
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, September 17
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 18
Reviewingbooksplusmore, September 18
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, September 19
Splashes of Joy, September 20
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Blossom is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/116c6/lucinda-s-defender-celebration-tour-giveaway
Thank you for sharing this guest review and the book and author details, this sounds like a great book and series
Donna, Thank you for sharing your wonderful review!
This sounds like a thought-provoking book as well as a tear-jerker.
I like historical romance and this sounds like a good read.