Song of Laughter

Washington #1

by Lauraine Snelling

After her husband's tragic death in a drunk driving accident, Lareana Amundson is sustained by her faith as she struggles to raise her infant son and keep her large dairy farm running smoothly in spite of mounting bills.

Genres: Christian, Fiction, Romance

255 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 1827

About the author

Award-winning and bestselling author Lauraine Snelling has over 80 books published with sales of over 4.5 million. Her original dream was to write horse books for children. Today, she writes adult novels about real issues centered on forgiveness, loss, domestic violence and cancer in her inspirational contemporary women’s fiction titles and historical series, including the favorite, Blessing books about Ingeborg Bjorklund and family.

Lauraine enjoys helping others reach their writing dreams by teaching at writer’s conferences across the county. She and her husband Wayne have two grown sons, and a daughter in Heaven. They live in the Tehachapi Mountains with a Basset named Sir Winston ob de Mountains, Lapcat, and “The Girls” (three golden hens).

Reviews

[Allan67 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Here is my standard blurb for a book that I've read to my wife: Another book that I read to Diana. We can't do much anymore after her stroke, so I read to her to spend time together. Diana has always loved to have someone to read to her - and I like to do just that.

Widow with baby boy meets millionaire divorcee, falls in love despite, in my mind at least, show stopping issues. Diana seemed to feel the same way. I asked her how many stars, she said three.

[Heidi Morrell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This was a fantastic Contemporary Christian fiction book! Many locations and the baby's age brought back fond memories of first my childhood; then when I was a first time Mommy. Several issues were raised, debated, and finally resolved in this story. Themes of healing following tragedy to forgiveness following anger were inspirational and believable as well. I was able to read a copy of this book via Libby, but it did not in any way affect my review. All opinions are my own.

[Darlene · Rating 5 out of 5]

So enchanting

Love the story you created and wrote so well. I can't wait for the next one. Your books are always to my liking being a Norwegian person loving immigrant stories and later too.

[Cindy Huff · Rating 3 out of 5]

Seemed a little too easy. Several references were made to how the two main characters could blend their life as they were so different. Then we read the epilogue and discover they are married with a second child. How did they work through those challenges? I felt the characters were developed and as the reader could clearly see the challenges as they themselves discovered them. I was disappointed that non of those questions were answered.

[Andrea · Rating 3 out of 5]

I like Lauraine Snelling's historical books much better than this one. This is a heartwarming story about forgiveness. I felt like the characters were a little flat, and the ending felt rushed. It wrapped up a little too perfectly.

[Sharon E Thompson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

I really enjoyed this book - very heartwarming and is hard to put down! I recommend this book - I think you will enjoy it!

[Linea Winter · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a good read

[Wilma · Rating 4 out of 5]

Fun read

[Melissa]

Washington Series #4

[Donna]

Lovely story of personality and romance. Easy read.