Tour for Hope Beyond the Waves by Heidi Chiavaroli

BOOK DETAILS

Publisher‎Hope Creek Publishers LLC (June 8, 2022)Language‎English

Paperback‎446 pages

ISBN-10‎195766312X

ISBN-13‎978-1957663128

From award-winning author Heidi Chiavaroli comes a sweeping dual timeline story that explores hope and enduring love in the midst of the impossibleMassachusetts, 1993After making a grievous mistake that will change her life forever, Emily Robertson is sent away to live with her grandmother on Cape Cod. When Emily finds a timeworn photograph buried in a drawer, she realizes her grandmother has concealed a secret even bigger than her own. Will convincing Gram to reveal their family history help Emily make the most important decision of her life or will it prove her parents right—that family scandal is better off buried and forgotten?Massachusetts, 1916Atta Schaeffer plans to marry the man of her dreams and whisk her little sister away from their abusive father. But when she is diagnosed with a dreaded malady, Atta is forced into a life of exile, leaving her sister in harm’s way. On Penikese Island, Atta’s best hope lies with Harry Mayhew, a doctor who seeks a cure for his patients at any cost. But when experiments fail, Atta runs from Harry—and from God. Can she return to her sister before it’s too late? Or will her illness consume both her body and soul?A testament to faith and love, Hope Beyond the Waves is the raw account of the journey of two generations of women running from desperate situations toward irresistible hope. 2 Comments on “

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Wow! Just Wow! Hope Beyond the Waves is an absolute amazing read! Heidi Chiavaroli digs deep into the most horrific situations in this dual timeline and writes a story that gripped my heart from the beginning and will stay with me for a long while. Emily and Atta are two young ladies, same family, different generations who loose their home and family by being carted off to the unknown because of family secrets that can no way show their ugly faces within the so called perfect families of these two young ladies. No way can these girls stay in their homes being exposed and left in an unclean state. In 1993 Emily lives with her grandmother to avoid trouble with her father, and in 1916 Atta suffers so much hurt, but is no longer wanted in her home. Will these two girls find the peace and contentment they need during this horrific time in their life?

This is my first historical fiction by Heidi Chiavaroli and it definitely will not be my last! I thoroughly enjoyed Hope Beyond the Waves and the phenomenal writing skills of Chiavaroli. These character fit the story so well with their deep growth throughout the story, creating wonderful personalities, in most, I should say. Emily was a little harder to get to know but I like how she grew to care more for her grandmother as she told Emily her story. I think Atta was a sweetheart, with a feisty personality. Which fit her quite well in dealing with the people there on Penikese island, especially one of the Drs. I learned a lot reading this book. I have never heard of Penikese island and what it was used for. Dr. and Mrs. Parker were special to the island, for the hard work in the healing of the patients. There are many more characters, so much more happening in this book, and that’s why you need to check out Hope Beyond the Waves by Heidi Chiavaroli. I always read everything in a book, the author’s notes, their thanks, etc, and I found in the authors notes that much of the story and some of the characters are indeed real. How cool is that! This makes this book more interesting and even more reason to check out this special book today. I am happy to give this book Five Stars, and it deserves so much more.

A special thanks to the author/publisher for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Heidi Chiavaroli is a writer, runner, and grace-clinger who could spend hours exploring places that whisper of historical secrets. Her debut novel, Freedom’s Ring, was a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist, a Romantic Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Her dual timeline novel, The Orchard House, is inspired by the lesser-known events in Louisa May Alcott’s life and led her to write The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast series, a contemporary twist on Little Women. Heidi makes her home in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.

Connect with Heidi online at her website (heidichiavaroli.com) or on either of these social media platforms:

Facebook.com/HeidiChiavaroliAuthor

https://www.instagram.com/heidichiavaroli/

Where Grace Appears by Heidi Chiavaroli

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hope Creek Publishers (April 22, 2021)

Publication date ‏ : ‎ April 22, 2021

‎EnabledPrint length ‏ : ‎ 308 pages

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BOOK DESCRIPTION Book One

A contemporary twist on the well-loved classic, Little Women, readers will fall in love with the Martin family—Maggie, Josie, Lizzie, Bronson, Amie, and their mother Hannah—each trying to find their own way in the world and each discovering that love, home, and hope are closer than they appear. Ashamed of being duped by her handsome psychology professor, Josie Martin returns to Maine too proud to admit her foolishness to those closest to her. As the one-year anniversary of her father’s death approaches, she seeks solace in an old friend, Tripp Colton, and a new business venture that will prove to herself and her loved ones that she is still capable of success despite her overwhelming failure.When Josie announces she will not return to school to finish her graduate degree but wishes to remain in Camden to help her mother achieve a lifelong dream, the entire family gets behind her idea to open and run a bed and breakfast inspired by Louisa May Alcott’s Orchard House. Even Tripp gets excited about restoring Josie’s great-aunt’s Victorian home for the purpose, but when Josie’s unexpected news is revealed, their friendship and the new feelings blooming between them are threatened. As summer gives way to fall, Josie struggles with decisions regarding her family’s future, dealing with past mistakes she cannot run from, and her feelings for Tripp. When the opportunity for grace comes along, will she take it? Or will she continue to allow her failures to define her worth? 

MY THOUGHTS ON THIS BOOK

Where Grace Appears is the first book I have read with a twist on the Classic Little Women. I grew up reading Little Women so I was excited to see what this book would be. It’s also my first book by Heidi Chiavaroli, and I have no idea why, this book is Amazing. Now I’ll have to go buy all of Heidi’s books so I can read then all!

The characters here were wonderfully crafted by Chiavaroli are so realistic and believable. Sometimes I felt I was talking to a family of old friends. I quickly fell in love with the Martin family and especially Josie. My heart felt so bad for her because of everything she has been through. I’m sure glad she has Tripp for support, and man, what support this sweet guy is. I kept thinking is this guy for real, and then I would remember I was reading a novel. I don’t like giving anything away, even if it’s in the description so I’ll just say, if you love Little Women, Where Grace Appears is a MUST for you. And if you enjoy a good clean historical fiction with faith woven throughout the story, you MUST read this as well. I know you will enjoy this read as much as I did. Be sure to check out all three books in the series. For me, Where Grace Appears is a solid Five Stars. Wish I could give it more. I can’t wait to read books two and three in the series.

A special thanks to the author Heidi Chiavaroli for a copy of this book. I am not required to write a positive review, the opinions here are mine alone. I am disclosing this with my review in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

ALSO CHECK OUT BOOK TWO IN THE SERIES: WHERE HOPE BEGINS

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hope Creek Publishers (June 24, 2021)

Publication date ‏ : ‎ June 24, 2021

Language ‏ : ‎ English

BOOK DESCRIPTION Book Two

All Maggie Acker ever wanted was to have a family of her own. Now, with her handsome, hardworking husband, Josh, and two adorable twin boys from his previous marriage, she is determined to be the wife and mother Josh’s ex-wife failed to be.But when one of the twins has a near-fatal health scare and is later diagnosed with diabetes, Maggie blames herself for not seeing the signs sooner. As the rest of the family slowly learns to live with the diagnosis, Maggie fights to gain control of her son’s health. Coupled with a major career change for Josh, their marriage teeters on the brink of destruction.When Maggie’s family sends the couple away for a much-needed vacation, a life-rocking argument is followed by terrifying news regarding their son. Will Maggie’s childhood dreams of love and family disappear before she realizes the treasure she’d had right in front of her?This is Book 2 in The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast Series, a contemporary twist on the well-loved classic, Little Women. Readers will fall in love with the Martin family—Maggie, Josie, Lizzie, Bronson, Amie, and their mother Hannah—each trying to find their own way in the world and each discovering that love, home, and hope are closer than they appear.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

AND CHECK OUT BOOK THREE IN THE SERIES: WHERE LOVE GROWS

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Hope Creek Publishers (October 26, 2021)

Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 26, 2021

Language ‏ : ‎ English

BOOK DESCRIPTION Book Three

They have nothing in common except love for music and a donut-shop drive thru.Shy Lizzie Martin lives a quiet life. She has a part-time job teaching music and helps her family run their bed and breakfast but longs to record the songs of her heart. Sometimes she dreams about meeting the handsome man who pays for her coffee in the donut-shop drive thru. Yet when a mischievous sister connects Lizzie with her drive-thru dreamboat over the airwaves, she learns he is nothing as she expected. Former triathlon extraordinaire and owner of a multi million-dollar extreme sports company, Asher Hill is wheelchair bound after a freak accident that had nothing to do with the sports he loved. Now, his most enjoyable moments are spent in his truck, pretending he’s the man he used to be.Lizzie has trouble reconciling drive-thru Asher with the man she meets in person. Asher is brusque and off-putting, certain that Lizzie feels more pity than attraction for him. But beneath his brooding nature, Lizzie senses a tenderness that calls her out of her shell. Surprised by his efforts to help her achieve a life-long dream, Lizzie must decide if she has the courage to show Asher that a life worth living can include love—with or without a wheelchair.This is Book 3 in The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast Series, a contemporary twist on the well-loved classic, Little Women. Readers will fall in love with the Martin family—Maggie, Josie, Lizzie, Bronson, Amie, and their mother Hannah—each trying to find their own way in the world and each discovering that love, home, and hope are closer than they appear.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

About Author Heidi Chiavaroli

Heidi Chiavaroli is a writer, runner, and grace-clinger who could spend hours exploring places that whisper of historical secrets. Her debut novel, Freedom’s Ring, was a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist, a Romantic Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Her latest dual timeline novel, The Orchard House, is inspired by the lesser-known events in Louisa May Alcott’s life. Heidi makes her home in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.Connect with Heidi online at her website (heidichiavaroli.com) or on either of these social media platforms:Facebook.com/HeidiChiavaroliAuthorhttps://www.instagram.com/heidichiavaroli/