"The Birthright" by Janette Oke & T. Davis Bunn

About this book:

  “The Thread Binding Them Together As Sisters Is All Too Fragile...
  The bittersweet reunion of the Robichaud family and the Harrows in the land of the Acadians has brought two mothers and two daughters full circle. They rekindle those early bonds and experience restoration of those lost years, but time and tragedy have left their indelible imprints on all who have endured the decades of separation and uncertainty. Moving forward with their lives now means further farewells--not as devastating as the one long ago, but no less heart wrenching.
  Their connection, which goes beyond that of "sisters" to best friends, will be tested by the coming Revolution and the lure of England--parted again, the reunited, but for how long...? Can their friendship sustain the startling revelation concerning...The Birthright?”


Series: Book #3 in the “Songs of Acadia” series. {Book #1 review Here! and Book #2 review Here!}

Spiritual Content- Psalm 77:6-19 at the beginning; Many, many (deep) Prayers; Many, many talks about God, His will & Him speaking to us; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Church going; Mentions of Bible reading; Super Strong Faiths;

Negative Content- Using a snuffbox (barely-above-not-detailed); War (up to semi-detailed).

Sexual Content- Married kisses & touches (barely-above-not-detailed, if not not-detailed); a ‘strumpet’; A teeny, tiny bit of crushes.

-Nicole Harrow

-Anne Mann
                                P.O.V. switches between them, Louise, Catherine & Charles

                                              Set in 1774 (assuming, we’re not told)
                                                        287 pages

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My personal Rating-

Oh goodness! I guessed some of the plot, but did not see that ending coming! Janette Oke is such a great author, and this series really makes me want to try more of T. Davis Bunn’s books. :)

  

See y’all on Wednesday with a new review!

*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

"The Sacred Shore" by Janette Oke & T. Davis Bunn

About this book:

  “In This Intimate Historical Epic, the Heart-wrenching Dilemmas of The Meeting Place Come to Rest on...The Sacred Shore
  Oceans and circumstances have forced families apart. For the banished French Acadians drifting in exile, the shore means safety--though it is a safety at a terrible price. For the lonely British nobleman, the shore holds a single chance to secure his legacy. For Andrew and Catherine Harrow, the shore marks a tragic separation.
  An extraordinary set of journeys awaits them all, each as intricate and perilous as the coastline itself. New beginnings are connected to all that has come before. And the past penetrates into what is yet to come. The common thread is a yearning to discover their identities in their families, in their communities, and in their God.”


Series: Book #2 in the “Song of Acadia” series. {Read Book #1’s review Here!}

Spiritual Content- Many, many Prayers; Many talks about the Bible & reading it; Many, many Talks about God, trusting Him & His will; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Bible reading & many Scriptures are quoted or mentioned; Very strong Faiths and growing Faiths; Mentions of church going; Pastors & Witnessing; Andrew is a minister; Nicole questions God’s existence (but later knows Him).

Negative Content- Curses are said but not written; Mentions of smoking; War (up to semi-detailed).

Sexual Content- A not-detailed kiss; Touches (barely-above-not-detailed); A mention of a man who is so handsome that “lasses who would never have resisted his urgings”; A little bit of love & the emotions

-Nicole Robichand

-Charles Harrow
                                P.O.V. switches between them, Anne, Andrew, Catherine, Henri & Louise

                                              Set in 1773
                                                        268 pages

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My personal Rating-

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At first I was a bit taken back that this novel is set eighteen years after book #1, “The Hiding Place”, but once I got over that, I really enjoyed it! Not as much as the first book in the series, but I still was in awe of all the Spiritual Content and lack of Sexual Content!

See y’all on Friday with a new review!

*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.

"The Meeting Place" by Janette Oke & T. Davis Bunn

About this book:

  “Set along the rugged coastline of 18th century Canada in what was then called Acadia (now Nova Scotia and New Brunswick), The Meeting Place re-creates a world that was home to native Indians, French settlers, and English garrisons. Such diverse populations did not live in accord, however. Instead, they were isolated within their own groups by a brewing political tension under the difficult English rule.
  Amid such chaotic times two women, both about to become brides and both trying to live lives of quiet peace, meet in a lush field of wildflowers. Louisa, a Frenchwoman, and Catherine, who is English, continue to meet secretly through the seasons, sharing both friendship and growing faith.
  The outside world does not mirror their own tranquil happiness, and the dreaded crackdown by the English throne threatens far more than their growing bond. In the face of a heart-wrenching dilemma, Louisa and Catherine strive to maintain their faith and cling to their dreams of family and home.”


Series: Book #1 in the “Songs of Acadia” series.

Spiritual Content- Matthew 5:9 at the beginning; Many, many Prayers; Many talks about the Bible & reading it; ‘H’s are capital when referring to God; Bible reading & many Scriptures are quoted or mentioned; Very, very strong Faiths!

Negative Content- Eel hunting (semi-detailed; Yes, it’s a thing, call me naïve but I didn’t know that!); Blood (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of wars, fires & guns (barely-above-not-detailed); Mentions of killing and hanging (not-detailed).

Sexual Content- A couple kisses between married couples (barely being barely-above-not-detailed); An urge to kiss someone; A mention of touching his wife’s hair (barely-above-not-detailed).

-Catherine

-Louise
                                      P.O.V. switches between them, Andrew, Henri, & John (three times)

                                              Set in 1753-1755
                                                        281 pages

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My personal Rating-

I’ll admit I really didn’t know much about the French Acadians or King George’s War before reading this book, so this was educational! This also was my first Janette Oke book! (Though I’ve been watching the “When Calls the Heart” series on Hallmark, #Hearties unite! ;D ) I was a little worried at first because of the married couple being the main characters, because most married couple books have a lot of Sexual hints...it gets awkward for us unmarried, young girls (and I would think those who are married, too, but I can’t speak for them)  but Oh. My. Goodness. There was seriously nothing! Like, look at the Sexual Content! Can we get all “new” Christian authors to do like Janette Oke?! It was so refreshing with the super strong Faiths and lack of icky stuff! And another note: Eel hunting. Okay, what? It’s makes since I guess, but I’ve sure never thought about that before!

See y’all on Monday with a new review!

 

*BFCG may (Read the review to see) recommend this book by this author. It does not mean I recommend all the books by this author.