Secrets of Hollins Castle: Turtle Brothers Forever

by J.N. Christianson

Rosewyn clutched the bundled baby in her arms as she ran through the icy winds of Hollins Shire’s brutal winter, shivering violently – but not from the cold. She shivered from fright and dread. The baby she held in her arms should have been loved and cared for like any other newborn, but the baby had been condemned to die by the King. His birth was against the law and saving him would mean certain death if she was caught. Even the news of his birth would aid the evil duke, Lord Raymond in overthrowing the entire kingdom. If Rosewyn’s secret is discovered, the kingdom could crumble.
Tortured by guilt in condemning the child, the King struggles to keep his family together. When a mysterious boy arrives at the castle, things become more dangerous as Lord Raymond plots the royal family’s demise. In an effort to save his family and kingdom, the King has his young sons trained in survival skills for their protection, but when the secret of the new stranger is discovered, will the training be enough?

257 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 9, 2022

Reviews

[Katie Roskelley]

I met the author when she was serving as a missionary/caretaker at Camp Alpine here in Oregon. What a well crafted story! I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it.

[Mandy]

I very much enjoyed this story. I’m not usually one for cozy fiction, but this was that! I normally read fantasy, so it was a bit of a genre shift for me. But the characters were all distinct and great. I didn’t love one of the “plot twists” because it felt too convenient to tie the characters together when they really didn’t need to. The final loophole felt convenient, too. But I did enjoy how it came about. The setting was enjoyable, the story was a fun classic, and the Turtle Brothers are so cute. I loved it.

[Val Christianson]

What a wholesome fun book for young and old alike! It teaches you survival skills in an interesting and entertaining way. There are twists and turns in the story that will make you laugh and cry. After chapter 12 I couldn’t put the book down. This is one book that I recommend for all readers. Looking forward to another book from this author.

[Glennishutchinson]

I really enjoyed this book. It was inspiring as well as fun to read. I would highly recommend it!