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Children of the Light #2
Breaking Promises
A Haunted Young Woman
Annie McKechnie is desperate to go to the backcountry to her twin sister, Katie McKechnie Sawyer. She is convinced doing so is the only way to end the dreams that haunt her nights and follow her days. The one man who can help her find peace is David Cayle, and she hates him for it.
A Devoted Son
David Cayle, back from a tour of duty with the Virginia militia, is determined to mend the breach he created his with father. Taking the man into the backcountry to rescue his wayward sister, however, was not what he had in mind. Annie’s insistence on going makes matters worse, until it becomes obvious that leaving her behind is more dangerous than taking her along. Or is it?
A Harrowing Journey
A young nation fights for its destiny, and the backcountry is no place for the faint of heart. Only the stoutest souls and strongest minds endure.
But can David keep his promises? And what secrets is Annie still keeping?
Breaking Promises is the second book in the Children of the Light Series. The Society of Friends (Quakers) and 1750s colonial Virginia, on the cusp of the French and Indian War, provide the backdrop for this sweeping historical about families trying to live their faith in a new land. Fans of series books will enjoy this series of faith, love, and redemption.
Annie McKechnie is desperate to go to the backcountry to her twin sister, Katie McKechnie Sawyer. She is convinced doing so is the only way to end the dreams that haunt her nights and follow her days. The one man who can help her find peace is David Cayle, and she hates him for it.
A Devoted Son
David Cayle, back from a tour of duty with the Virginia militia, is determined to mend the breach he created his with father. Taking the man into the backcountry to rescue his wayward sister, however, was not what he had in mind. Annie’s insistence on going makes matters worse, until it becomes obvious that leaving her behind is more dangerous than taking her along. Or is it?
A Harrowing Journey
A young nation fights for its destiny, and the backcountry is no place for the faint of heart. Only the stoutest souls and strongest minds endure.
But can David keep his promises? And what secrets is Annie still keeping?
Breaking Promises is the second book in the Children of the Light Series. The Society of Friends (Quakers) and 1750s colonial Virginia, on the cusp of the French and Indian War, provide the backdrop for this sweeping historical about families trying to live their faith in a new land. Fans of series books will enjoy this series of faith, love, and redemption.
542 pages, ebook
First published May 23, 2015
About the author
Donna Hechler Porter
19 books85 followersDonna has always had stories in her head. When they were not swirling and gnawing, she had her head in a history book - both fiction and non-fiction. Now, she puts her love of old things, including her genealogy, to good use by writing both genealogy books and novels. She also has a book on her journey with hypothyroidism. Her novels have won numerous awards, and several have been nominated for the prestigious Ind'Tale RONE award. She has also written several smallish books, including a book on how to make history come to life for young people and a book on the 1778 Big Siege of Fort Boonesborough.
A graduate of Texas A & M University, Donna shares her love of books and writing with middle school students at a private school. She also owns a small tutoring business for students of all ages. Donna lives northeast of Houston with embarrassingly way too many animals. She dreams of life in a log cabin in the woods, even as she is addicted to antique and thrift shopping. And still, she manages to find time to write.
If you live in southeast Texas and would like Donna to speak at your reading, genealogy, history or other club, please contact her. She is more than likely to say yes! less
A graduate of Texas A & M University, Donna shares her love of books and writing with middle school students at a private school. She also owns a small tutoring business for students of all ages. Donna lives northeast of Houston with embarrassingly way too many animals. She dreams of life in a log cabin in the woods, even as she is addicted to antique and thrift shopping. And still, she manages to find time to write.
If you live in southeast Texas and would like Donna to speak at your reading, genealogy, history or other club, please contact her. She is more than likely to say yes! less
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December 8, 2015
Again Donna Hechler Porter brings us a uniquely written story, this time about David Cayle & Annie McKechnie. They have been fighting their attraction for each other since their parents wed. This story will take you on another journey, this one into the dangerous back country, where danger and their mutual love will bring them closer. The author does a wonderful job of keeping to the time period and their way of speaking. This story picks up pretty much where it left off in book 1. Don't let the ending of this book make you too angry, because book 3 is ready to finish David & Annie's story. Although these are stand alone books, I recommend reading them in order to get the full history.
December 18, 2015
“Breaking Promises” calls to mind the old cinematic epics. Dramatic landscapes, harrowing battle scenes, and impassioned forbidden love painted in wide brushstrokes across a big screen.
Read full review in the 2015 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.
Read full review in the 2015 Holiday issue of InD'tale Magazine.
June 24, 2015
She did it again!
Loved this book as much as the first. These books are so far from my usual genre, but I have absolutely fallen in love with these characters. I feel their joys, sorrows, fears and triumphs. Impatiently awaiting the next chapter in their lives!
Loved this book as much as the first. These books are so far from my usual genre, but I have absolutely fallen in love with these characters. I feel their joys, sorrows, fears and triumphs. Impatiently awaiting the next chapter in their lives!
June 28, 2015
Sweet Love is never easy... Well done!
July 8, 2015
3.5 stars is more accurate. Love historical fiction and enjoyed the continuation of the Cayle's stories. There is a cliffhanger at the end. That's my only complaint about the book.
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