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Wades of Crawford County #3
Through The Storm
Inspirational historical fiction
The Wade family saga continues in this work of historical fiction set in post-Civil War Missouri. Love reigns in the home of Leann and Ralph Wade, although tested many times during the course of their marriage. Sonny Wade, Ralph's brother, harbors a secret passion for Leann, and Joan Smith, a family friend, desires Ralph. Leann and Ralph struggle to overcome the storms of life through faith, courage, and commitment to each other.
Leann’s faith is tested when her desire to have a large, fun-loving, congenial family like the one in which she grew up is threatened. After eleven years of marriage with one natural-born son, an adopted son, and a foster daughter, Leann does not give up her desire to have more children.
Ralph is proud of his ability to provide for his family on their large productive farm. He takes great pride in his crops and the abundance of their produce. Ralph is content with his lovely wife and three children, but he adores Leann, and she wants more children, so he wants more children. His heart’s desires are to please his wife, raise his three children to be fine responsible adults, and work his land. Ralph’s pride is wounded and his emotions in a turmoil when he contacts a disease from his school-age children that may render him unable to father more offspring. His very manhood is at risk.
Their marriage is threatened by the attraction Sonny, Ralph’s older brother, feels toward Leann, and Joan Smith, a Cuba business woman, displays toward Ralph. Sonny secretly loves Leann. No other woman can take her place in his heart. He tries to keep his feelings at bay, but her memory is welded into the very fabric of his being. Sonny loved Leann before she and Ralph married, but he enlisted in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and lost his opportunity to court her. He never expresses his love openly; however, Leann and Ralph suspect his feelings.
Ralph befriended Joan Smith during an earlier encounter when she was under great distress. He finds her appealing, but his love for Leann prevails over the physical attraction he feels for Joan.
Will the marriage of Leann and Ralph survive Through The Storm?
The Wade family saga continues in this work of historical fiction set in post-Civil War Missouri. Love reigns in the home of Leann and Ralph Wade, although tested many times during the course of their marriage. Sonny Wade, Ralph's brother, harbors a secret passion for Leann, and Joan Smith, a family friend, desires Ralph. Leann and Ralph struggle to overcome the storms of life through faith, courage, and commitment to each other.
Leann’s faith is tested when her desire to have a large, fun-loving, congenial family like the one in which she grew up is threatened. After eleven years of marriage with one natural-born son, an adopted son, and a foster daughter, Leann does not give up her desire to have more children.
Ralph is proud of his ability to provide for his family on their large productive farm. He takes great pride in his crops and the abundance of their produce. Ralph is content with his lovely wife and three children, but he adores Leann, and she wants more children, so he wants more children. His heart’s desires are to please his wife, raise his three children to be fine responsible adults, and work his land. Ralph’s pride is wounded and his emotions in a turmoil when he contacts a disease from his school-age children that may render him unable to father more offspring. His very manhood is at risk.
Their marriage is threatened by the attraction Sonny, Ralph’s older brother, feels toward Leann, and Joan Smith, a Cuba business woman, displays toward Ralph. Sonny secretly loves Leann. No other woman can take her place in his heart. He tries to keep his feelings at bay, but her memory is welded into the very fabric of his being. Sonny loved Leann before she and Ralph married, but he enlisted in the Confederate Army during the Civil War and lost his opportunity to court her. He never expresses his love openly; however, Leann and Ralph suspect his feelings.
Ralph befriended Joan Smith during an earlier encounter when she was under great distress. He finds her appealing, but his love for Leann prevails over the physical attraction he feels for Joan.
Will the marriage of Leann and Ralph survive Through The Storm?
196 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2014
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About the author
Brenda B. Taylor
11 books27 followersBrenda B Taylor and her husband make their home in beautiful East Texas where they enjoy spending time with family and friends, traveling, and working in Bethabara Faith Ministry, Inc. Brenda earned three degrees: a BSE from Henderson State University, Arkadelphia, Arkansas; a MEd from Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas; and an EdD Texas A&M, College Station, Texas.
Brenda crafts stories about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people in her favorite place overlooking bird feeders, bird houses, and a variety of blooming trees and flowers. She sincerely thanks all who purchase and read her books. Her desire is that the message in each book will touch the heart of the reader as it did hers in the writing.
Brenda crafts stories about the extraordinary lives of ordinary people in her favorite place overlooking bird feeders, bird houses, and a variety of blooming trees and flowers. She sincerely thanks all who purchase and read her books. Her desire is that the message in each book will touch the heart of the reader as it did hers in the writing.
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June 2, 2014
"Through the Storm" is a sweet romance that highlights a year (1880 - 1881) in the life of Ralph and Leann Wade, their children, and extended family. Although this is a relaxing read filled with fairly "normal" troubles, concerns and challenges born out of the hardships of the time and the perils of raising a family rather than extreme tragedy, I quickly became involved in the lives of the characters. The love shared between husband and wife, their strong faith in times of trouble, and their commitment to their family is extremely endearing, and I found myself drawn in, and deeply caring about what might happen next. By the time the book ended, the characters truly felt like family to me, and I was sorry to find the story at an end. I would definitely read more books by this author.
September 14, 2014
THROUGH THE STORM by Brenda B. Taylor is a book about a family who has adopted 2 children and has had one of their own. One of the adopted children was legally adopted and the other one was left with them 10 years previous.
Leann and Ralph must get through their trials, they must overcome sickness, and loneliness and the hardship of being a parent.
This book does really well in finding the hardships, but not so well in finding the good.
This book is the only book that I feel does not belong in the series, because it is too dark and depressing.
I received a free copy of this book in return for my honest opinion.
I gave this book 2 out of 5 stars
This book is the last book in the collection
Timeless: Historical Romance Through the Ages
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