Can't-Wait Wednesday is a weekly meme hosted at Wishful Endings,
to spotlight and discuss the books we're excited about that we have yet
to read. Typically they are books that have not been released yet. This week I am sharing The Heart of the Mountains by Pepper Basham. It is the second in the My Heart Belongs in the Blue Ridge series. It's expected release date is July 1, 2022. Why I can't wait?! It's PEPPER BASHAM!!! I have LOVED everything I have read by her.
About the book (from Goodreads):
Can their hearts overcome the darkness of the mountains?
To escape a forced marriage, Cora Taylor travels from
England to the Blue Ridge Mountains in search of her brother, who is
working as a teacher in a mission school. She hopes to find a place
where her nursing skills and independent ideas will be accepted and
appreciated, but nothing prepares her for the wild mixture of isolation,
community, brokenness, and hope within these mountains…or in the person
of Jeb McAdams.
Returning from the devastation of World War 1
emotionally damaged, Jeb McAdams struggles against the rampant mountain
alcoholism to soothe his nightmares. It’s easy to hide within the
mountains, or it was, before Cora Taylor arrived. Now, she seems to show
up at every turn, bringing her modern ideas, curiosity, and beautiful
eyes with her.
Bound by their shared war history, the pair
develop an unlikely friendship, which unexpectedly hints to something
more. But when Cora’s desire to help the women of the mountains crosses
an unspoken line, will Jeb be able to protect this feisty flatlander
from the wrath of the mountain men or will he end up losing much more
than his heart?
What book are you eagerly anticipating? If you would like to join in the Can't wait Wednesday fun just click on the image below to be taken to today's post. Happy reading!
That cover is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAsh @ Essentially Ash
Thanks Ash!
DeleteLove when you can count on certain authors to always bring you joy. Happy reading!
ReplyDeleteThanks Alicia!
DeleteSounds like it will make an interesting read. Hope you enjoy it when you get to it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Laura, I am sure I will :)
DeleteThanks for the review, this looks good. Adding it to my TBR pile.
ReplyDeleteYay!! Those words always make me happy!!
DeleteThis sounds fantastic! I've only read her contemporary stories but am looking forward to reading her historicals one of these days. :)
ReplyDeleteAshley, I am sure you will enjoy them :)
DeleteI never read this author but it does sound good and I love the cover.
ReplyDeleteYvonne, she is wonderful and always has something bookish in her books, along with humor.
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