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The Healing Rose of Savannah
While seeking solace from a broken heart, Savannah Rose travels to the picturesque city of Savannah, Georgia, only to find herself trapped within the confines of romance, murder, and mystery. It is the 1940’s, a war is being waged in Europe, and a serial killer stalks the streets of Savannah, targeting young women and terrorizing the city. When the killer sets his sights on Savannah Rose, she must fight to survive, and in an attempt to save her life, she journeys away from the city only to encounter tragedy and more heartbreak. Forced to return home and face the danger that continues to lurk among the shadows, Savannah Rose struggles to overcome the obstacles thrown into her path. Along the way, she searches for healing, discovers the real meaning of life, and finds her one true love. You will be captivated by this story taken from lore and the author’s vivid imagination. Blended with rich history and creative storytelling, this suspenseful saga sweeps readers back and forth between the 1940’s and the 1960’s, and will keep you captivated until its final conclusion.
339 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 1, 2024
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Jenny Elaine
14 books98 followersOther than writing, I love to travel, spend time with my family (which includes my dog, Opie!), read a book, go on adventures, and eat boiled peanuts. If you've read my books, I truly hope you enjoyed them!
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January 26, 2022
Let me begin by saying this has been my favorite read so far this year. The story was complex yet relatively easy to follow. It tied in so many events, both historically true and fictional that it kept me on my toes the entire time. I picked it up in the local authors section of the bookstore and wasn’t sure what to expect and was so happy to fall for the characters and story inside. While sometimes it felt a bit unbelievable (as all good fiction stories sometimes do) the way the author tied the events (and characters) together was intriguing, well developed, and a thrill to read through. I had a lot of difficulty navigating the time hops and found it frustrating, especially in the beginning when they aren’t well tied together and I felt like I was reading two different books, by the end I was enjoying the two points in time and the authors mystery about the husband, even if it was obvious who it would ultimately be by the Christmas party. The setting was well done as well, and a familiarity with Savannah makes it even more of a thrilling and romantic read. The author managed to throw in romance, complex familial relationships, illness, mystery, thrilling twists and turns (even when foreseen), and likeable, believable characters with fantastic development, a combination tricky to do well. While it took me a bit to get sucked into the story, I finished it in a single afternoon. I’ve already passed it on to my mom and look forward to having other friends, especially those locally, read it as well.
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June 15, 2024
First I want to start out saying I loved this book. I was heartbroken by what happened to her cousin during Pearl Harbor. I can't even imagine how it must of been to go through such an important situation in our history. I absolutely loved how this book ended. I can't wait to read more by her. A must read for the avid book reader. so thumbs way up.
July 5, 2021
A great approach
What a heartfelt story. I loved the author’s clever use of rotating between the 1940’s to the 1960’s without revealing the identity of Savanah’s husband. The character development was outstanding. A great read.
What a heartfelt story. I loved the author’s clever use of rotating between the 1940’s to the 1960’s without revealing the identity of Savanah’s husband. The character development was outstanding. A great read.
June 2, 2025
The Healing of Savannah Rose
Beautiful love story using the ever more popular method of jumping back and forth from the past to the present. I really enjoy this style and this author did a very good job of it.
Beautiful love story using the ever more popular method of jumping back and forth from the past to the present. I really enjoy this style and this author did a very good job of it.
April 10, 2022
Love, friendship and trauma
Live with Savannah as she lives thru childhood trauma entering into the throws of young adult as WWll begins. Savannah, her family and friends will keep you occupied for hours as you grow with them.
Live with Savannah as she lives thru childhood trauma entering into the throws of young adult as WWll begins. Savannah, her family and friends will keep you occupied for hours as you grow with them.
May 27, 2022
Four stars
Much enjoyed this book Anderson deadly! Edit felt in sync with this authors writing style. Going on to read another of Ms. Elaine's books. Always nice to find a good story teller since rare these days!
Much enjoyed this book Anderson deadly! Edit felt in sync with this authors writing style. Going on to read another of Ms. Elaine's books. Always nice to find a good story teller since rare these days!
July 15, 2023
A pretty good book. Has a very interesting story. The only thing I didn't care for was it kept jumping from back into the 1940s to current day and I would sometimes get lost in the jump, even though it told me at the beginning of the chapter what year it was.
August 14, 2021
Inspirational
What an exciting adventure! Well written and it kept me interested! Please take time to read it! I found the ending exciting.
What an exciting adventure! Well written and it kept me interested! Please take time to read it! I found the ending exciting.
November 24, 2020
Such a sweet historical romance & mystery
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I had worked until midnight, got home & could not sleep. I started to read this story and didn't stop until I had finished it, after 6 AM! Sometime when life is stressful and crazy and negativity threatens to consume me, my therapy is to escape to another time & place via a book. This one provided a lovely opportunity for that. Both my grandmothers were young women in the World War II era, so it is an era I find fascinating. Strong-minded women. Handsome soldiers. Romance. Tragedy. Americans still unified, still honorable. I love a good romance (classy, not smutty) and yes, a happy ending! When the right people end up together. Thoroughly enjoyed this book, and have been re-reading my favorite parts!
I thoroughly enjoyed this book. I had worked until midnight, got home & could not sleep. I started to read this story and didn't stop until I had finished it, after 6 AM! Sometime when life is stressful and crazy and negativity threatens to consume me, my therapy is to escape to another time & place via a book. This one provided a lovely opportunity for that. Both my grandmothers were young women in the World War II era, so it is an era I find fascinating. Strong-minded women. Handsome soldiers. Romance. Tragedy. Americans still unified, still honorable. I love a good romance (classy, not smutty) and yes, a happy ending! When the right people end up together. Thoroughly enjoyed this book, and have been re-reading my favorite parts!
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October 27, 2020
A great read!
Knowing the author’s family and being familiar with the city of Savannah, made this book even more enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to curl up with a good book.
Knowing the author’s family and being familiar with the city of Savannah, made this book even more enjoyable. I’d definitely recommend this book to anyone wanting to curl up with a good book.
February 17, 2021
Great story
I really don't like the switching between the past and the present. They was all I did not like about this book. Well written, suspenseful, who was her beloved husband? Learned more about the attack on Pearl Harbor. I never thought about what the doctors and nurses and patients actually went through in those days. Good book. Will read more of her books.
I really don't like the switching between the past and the present. They was all I did not like about this book. Well written, suspenseful, who was her beloved husband? Learned more about the attack on Pearl Harbor. I never thought about what the doctors and nurses and patients actually went through in those days. Good book. Will read more of her books.
May 13, 2021
Mystery and love! It's amazing!
Such a beautiful and captivating story. I loved the familiar environment, learning about each character, and hanging by a thread waiting to learn who Savannah Rose would spend her life with. I laughed and cried throughout the story. I just couldn't stop reading. Such passion and detail written in each chapter! You must read!
Such a beautiful and captivating story. I loved the familiar environment, learning about each character, and hanging by a thread waiting to learn who Savannah Rose would spend her life with. I laughed and cried throughout the story. I just couldn't stop reading. Such passion and detail written in each chapter! You must read!
July 27, 2020
Historical novel, mystery, romance but not sappy or vulgar. Good way to spend a hot day during quarantine
January 18, 2021
I enjoyed this book..There was certainly a lot going on..A lot of tragedy and sadness but it kept me interested to see how things would turn out..There were many characters and sometimes I would forget who was who but that might be just me..The characters were well drawn and all in all a good read..
January 28, 2021
Opinion
I thought the book had a very good story line, however a little over the top! I suppose that is certainly what fiction is about and therefore I hope Ms. Elaine will not be insulted. I takes a lot of patience to write a novel .Be well during this pandemic
Shelley
I thought the book had a very good story line, however a little over the top! I suppose that is certainly what fiction is about and therefore I hope Ms. Elaine will not be insulted. I takes a lot of patience to write a novel .Be well during this pandemic
Shelley
February 21, 2024
Very moving book
You will live through the attack on Pearl Harbor and the deaths of loved ones. Get a box of Kleenex before reading. Very well written and heart felt.
You will live through the attack on Pearl Harbor and the deaths of loved ones. Get a box of Kleenex before reading. Very well written and heart felt.
July 4, 2020
Thrilling ride!
What a wonderful book. It kept my attention the whole time and I had no clue of how it would end, until the last page!! Thoroughly enjoyed it! -Hannah
What a wonderful book. It kept my attention the whole time and I had no clue of how it would end, until the last page!! Thoroughly enjoyed it! -Hannah
September 3, 2020
Wonderful book! Very descriptive and an enjoyable read. Kept my attention through out the whole book and I didn't have the mystery figured out until the very end!
December 29, 2024
Read both books. Didn’t want to stop
May 23, 2022
The author did a good job concealing who the killer was until the end and who Savannah marries. I couldn’t put it down, as I wanted to uncover the details. Savannah was so brave to cut it off with Jake , even after his perseverance.
July 3, 2020
This is an amazing story full of mystery, romance, and suspense. It was such a great read, I could hardly put it down!
August 20, 2022
I will say, that the writing of this book was very good. But there was enough plot in this book for five books!
November 28, 2025
This was such a beautiful story. The characters, the timeline and the beautiful Savannah, Ga setting. I didn't want to put it down. Can't wait to read the second book.
March 30, 2025
an excellent book!
It was a great story written so well that it was hard to put down!! I know I’ll end up reading it again in time.
It was a great story written so well that it was hard to put down!! I know I’ll end up reading it again in time.
June 22, 2025
A Great Read!
I loved this book! I started reading it in the morning and couldn’t put it down! I finished at 2 in the morning
I loved this book! I started reading it in the morning and couldn’t put it down! I finished at 2 in the morning
October 17, 2021
Inspiring
I enjoyed this book because my parents grew up during this period. I hope you will be writing more of these ww11 stories . I can imagine it was so hard in the depression era but I think people were made stronger enduring war and poverty. They paved the way for a better life for us.
I enjoyed this book because my parents grew up during this period. I hope you will be writing more of these ww11 stories . I can imagine it was so hard in the depression era but I think people were made stronger enduring war and poverty. They paved the way for a better life for us.
March 4, 2025
Excellent book
February 5, 2025
Worthwhile reading!
The description of history being made was absolutely breathtaking! The story touched the heart and was well written! Must read for fans of great stories!
The description of history being made was absolutely breathtaking! The story touched the heart and was well written! Must read for fans of great stories!
October 31, 2024
great story
Wonderful book. I thoroughly enjoyed The Healing of Savannah. It is very well written and I could hardly put it down .
Wonderful book. I thoroughly enjoyed The Healing of Savannah. It is very well written and I could hardly put it down .
October 1, 2025
GaGirl
I absolutely loved this book! It was a great combination of history, intrigue and romance. The main character, Savannah Adair, was a beautiful person inside and out and you felt her pain and happiness. Just a good solid well written book.
I absolutely loved this book! It was a great combination of history, intrigue and romance. The main character, Savannah Adair, was a beautiful person inside and out and you felt her pain and happiness. Just a good solid well written book.
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