Have you ever wondered what it was like for orphans born in the Wild West? Faith Blum has a new book that explores the life of three orphans born during that time. Sheās with us today to tell us a little about her book. Make sure you read to the end to see the super fun giveaway she has going on, too!
About the Book
The ground shook and a rumble sounded through the air as the train squealed to a stop. Maybe, just maybe, I could carry someoneās bags without the porter taking notice. And then there was the even bigger maybe: Maybe I could get enough money to at least buy a crust of bread for Trevor and Tabitha to share.
I hid behind the boxes in the freight yard and kept one eye on the porter, and the other on the second class passenger car. The porter had his attention on the first class car, so I slipped into the gathering crowd.
Titus Hine has always taken care of others. First in protecting his brother and sister from the men his mother entertained. Even more so after her death, when the townspeople refused to help the orphans of a town prostitute. Heās been protector and provider, despite the hardships. Heās learned that no one will help, no one cares and if he wants to survive heāll have to rely on his own strength not just for himself but his family as well.
Then a stranger shows him the kindness and help no one else seems willing to. Between her kindness and the lecture she gives the Christian Leaders, Titusās life takes an unexpected turn for the better. With help and provision from the local believers things should be easier, his burdens are lifted. So why does it feel like life is spinning out of control?
Can Titus learn that while man may fail him there is One who will never fail? Can he learn to allow God to be the Shepherd of his life and lead him? Or will life continue to push him every which way?
Note: 50% of my income from this series will go to the World Orphans organization.
My Review
3.5 stars
As with many of Faith’s books, I love making the connections from one story to another. Being introduced to Titus, I was happy to read his story. The incorporation of the hymn completely warmed me. I loved how Faith portrayed Titus first hearing it! The sibling/family story was very sweet.
I had a hard time finding Titus’ purpose throughout the novel. It seemed more of story just following Titus’ life, as his goals changed throughout the novel. There were also a few subplots thrown in there that took a second for me to get adjusted to. Which, if you like that style, isn’t a problem.
As always, I appreciated the spiritual aspects in this book. Very solid. And, there was very little romance mentioned in this book. More match-making than anything (which, I thought was kinda cute).
*I received an eBook from the author and happily gave my review*
Faith is generously giving away EIGHT prizes! She has two paperbacks and two eBooks of
Savior, Like a Shepherd up for grabs as well as one paperback and three eBooks of her
Hymns of the West Novellas: Volume Two. The novella collection contains the novella that inspired her latest series as well as her new novel.
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About the Author
Faith Blum is a 20-something author of multiple books in various genres. She loves to write, read, play piano, knit, crochet, sew, watch movies, and play games with her family. She lives in Wisconsin with her family on a small family farm where they raise goats, chickens, turkeys, ducks, and have 2 dogs and a varying number of cats.
Faithās goal in her writing is to encourage Christians in their walk with Christ. If you want to know when her latest book comes out, go to her website to sign up for herĀ New Releases NewsletterĀ so you can get an email when her next book in the series comes out. You will also find links to her other Social Media sites on herĀ website. She loves to hear from her readers, so feel free to contact her.
Excerpt
All too soon, I got to the station and knocked on the door with three quick raps, then paused and did four slow taps.
Trevor opened the door, a frown on his face. āWhat took you so long?ā
I went in and sat in the middle of the darkening room. āPastor Barnes stopped me. Heās offered us a place to stay. He claims itās forever. I told him weād give them a week and see what happens. After that, if we decide to stay, weāll stay; but if they ever try to do something real bad, weāll leave.ā
āWhy would we leave?ā Tabitha asked.
Trevor put a hand on her arm. āI know a lot of people seem nice, but not everyone is. We have to look out for ourselves. Like with those people who throw things at us.ā
I sighed. Everything Trevor had said was true, but oh how I wished it could be different for Trevor and Tabitha. That they wouldnāt have to do what I did, see what Iād seen, hear what Iād heard. I swallowed hard and pushed the sudden memories forcefully back into the deepest, darkest corners of my mind.
With a slightly shaky hand, I started folding the blankets.
āShould we write Mr. Hodges a note telling him why we arenāt here anymore?ā Trevor asked.
I glanced at the desk. The pen and ink bottle sat there, an imposing force taunting me. āNo,ā I said more harshly than I intended. I softened my voice. āNo, Iāll stop by in the morning and tell him.ā
I picked up the blankets and headed for the door. āLetās go.ā
Trevor opened and held the door for Tabitha and me and then made sure it latched securely. A pang of regret and longing hit me suddenly. Despite the office feel to the place, it had been our home for almost a month. Would we ever have a place that would always feel like home? If the Barneses kept their promises, Trevor and Tabitha might. Me? I doubted I would ever find a permanent home.
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