Abounding Hope by Cindy Kay Stewart Book Review & Giveaway
About the Book
Book: Abounding Hope
Author: Cindy Kay Stewart
Genre: Historical Christian Romance (WWII)
Release date: October, 2023
Poland’s looming defeat forces an American teacher to escape with children wanted by the Nazis.
It’s late August, 1939, and the world is on the brink of war. The Nazis are threatening Poland, but American teacher Irena Simmons refuses to flee to safety. She’s dedicated her life to serving in her church and school, and she’s watching over the little German boys she whisked to safety the year before. When her former classmate, Jonathan, surprises her in Lvov and insists she leave with him before the war starts, Irena balks. Nothing will interfere with her work—especially a man making demands.
American shipping magnate Jonathan Huntwell had a crush on Irena in school. When their former classmates select him to travel to Poland and escort her out before it’s too late, he doesn’t expect the inner turmoil she ignites in him. Although honor-bound to aid any friend in trouble, Jonathan acknowledges that Irena is more than an obligation to him. However, he must keep his feelings hidden, or he’ll jeopardize their friendship.
Irena soon discovers that the Gestapo agent she successfully evaded in Germany has found her in Poland, and he’s after her young charges. When the Germans invade, Jonathan is in Denmark on business, too far away to help. As the rising danger threatens everything Irena holds dear, she must find a way to protect those she loves.
Based on true events and backed by extensive research, Abounding Hope is sure to delight fans of WWII adventure cloaked in sweet romance. Come to the place where the war began and discover hope in the darkest places.
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My Review:
If you enjoy reading
historical fiction then Abounding Hope is a good read. The historical places
and events are fictional but the people have been added to this historical fiction
story. The author Cindy Kay Stewart has done a good job researching the
historical events to make this story come alive.
The book is set in the early part
of WWII in Poland. In the story, you will meet Irene who is an American teacher
who is caring for two young boys who she rescued in the last year from falling into
the hands of the Germans. She has felt God has told her to stay in Poland with
her family.
Jonathan has been a longtime
friend since childhood. He warns them that war is looming and that the Germans
are planning on taking over Poland. He checks on Irene and her family to ensure
they have what they need and are okay.
Irena and Jonathan eventually
get separated. Jonathan is trying everything to get back to her. Both characters are complex and you can’t help not to be captivated
by them. Irene is very stubborn and has to learn to let go of control over her
life and let God’s will lead her where she needs to be and do.
The drama is realistic and
has a lot of twists and turns. I had a hard time putting this book down.
Disclosure: I
received this complimentary product through Celebrate Lit Bloggers in exchange for my honest thoughts.
About the Author
Cindy Kay Stewart, a retired high school social studies teacher and current church pianist, writes stories of hope, steeped in love, and anchored in faith. Her manuscripts have won the Touched by Love Award, the First Impressions contest, and the Sandra Robbins Inspirational Writing Award. They’ve also finaled in the Maggie Award of Excellence and the Cascade Awards, and semi-finaled in the Genesis contest. Cindy is passionate about revealing God’s handiwork in history. She resides in North Georgia with her college sweetheart and husband of forty-two years. Her daughter, son-in-law, and four adorable grandchildren live nearby. Cindy’s currently writing the Circle of Hope series set in WWII Europe.
More from Cindy
WWII is a fascinating time period—so many miracles took place in the midst of great tragedy. There has never been an era of history when so many people sacrificed so much to save the world from evil.
During my research for Abounding Hope, I uncovered many interesting and nearly unbelievable stories from the beginning of the war. Within the context of historical fiction, I had the opportunity to recast these true events through the lives of my fictional characters. I endeavored to remain true to history throughout the book, even with dates and places. None of the historical events and places in Abounding Hope are fictional.
Abounding Hope is set in Poland and Hungary at the beginning of WWII. The main characters, Jonathan and Irena, are Americans who have lived in Europe most of their lives. They’re also civilians who learn to surrender their expectations and trust the Lord through their harrowing experiences. In the end, they also find love. Their romance adds soft and intriguing elements to a story set during such a difficult time in history.
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Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, May 15
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Happily Managing a Household of Boys, May 18
Lights in a Dark World, May 18
Texas Book-aholic, May 19
Locks, Hooks and Books, May 20
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For Him and My Family, May 22
Stories By Gina, May 23 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, May 23
Betti Mace, May 24
The Lofty Pages, May 25
Cover Lover Book Review, May 26
Little Homeschool on the Prairie, May 27
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Cindy is giving away the grand prize of a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
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I'm looking forward to reading this book. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.
ReplyDeleteThis looks really good. Thanks for sharing and hosting this tour.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a really good read.
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