06 February 2021

Endless Mercy | Book Review, Guest Post + Giveaway


ABOUT THE BOOK


Madysen Powell has always been a forgiving person, but when her supposedly dead father shows up in Nome, Alaska, her gift for forgiveness is tested. With the recent loss of her mother, she searches for answers, leaning on Granny Beaufort, a neighbor in town, who listens with a kind heart. Still, Madysen is restless and dreams of performing her music around the world. The arrival of a traveling show could prove just the chance she needs, and the manager promises more than she ever dreamed.

Daniel Beaufort arrives in Nome, searching for his own answers after the gold rush leaves him with only empty pockets. Still angry about the death of his loved ones, he longs to start fresh but doesn’t have high hopes until he ends up helping at the Powell dairy making cheese. Drawn to the beautiful redhead with big dreams, will deceptions from the past tear apart any hope for the future?

Publisher: Bethany House
Release Date: January 5, 2021


OTHER BOOKS IN THE SERIES


MY REVIEW

I never can resist a trip to breathtaking Alaska!

In this second Treasures of Nome book, Madysen Powell takes center stage. As expected, life has proven challenging since the death of her mother and the return of her father. She cannot help thinking that, with her musical talents, what she needs can only be found outside of Nome, Alaska—even if that means leaving her beloved sheep behind. A handsome visitor arrives in town with an irresistible offer to give her the world, but will this opportunity give her the answers and sense of purpose she needs?

Endless Mercy presents Madysen with a number of tough choices, and I will admit that I was a little frustrated with how long it takes her to realize how to choose “rightly.” Still, in making the choices for herself, her story becomes a sweet one of family and growing up, forgiveness and healing, friendship and love. I did enjoy this continuation of the Treasures of Nome series and look forward to seeing how the story of the final Powell sister will go.

(If you think this historical story might be a good one for you, definitely pick up Forever Hidden first. The Powell family has a complicated history, and it is important to know going into Endless Mercy.)

★.5

I received a complimentary copy of this book and the opportunity to provide an honest review. I was not required to write a positive review, and all the opinions I have expressed are my own.

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Tracie Peterson is the award-winning author of over 100 novels, both historical and contemporary. Her avid research resonates in her many bestselling series. Tracie and her family make their home in Montana.


Kimberley Woodhouse is an award-winning, bestselling author of more than fifteen fiction and nonfiction books. A popular speaker and teacher, she’s shared her theme of “Joy Through Trials” with more than half a million people across the country at more than 2,000 events. Kim and her incredible husband of twenty-five-plus years have two adult children. She’s passionate about music and Bible study and loves the gift of story.


GUEST POST FROM KIMBERLEY WOODHOUSE

It’s so exciting for book two in our Treasures of Nome series, Endless Mercy, to be heading out into the world! Tracie and I are so thrilled to bring you another story set in Nome, Alaska. And isn’t that cover gorgeous? Bethany House does such an amazing job with our books, it is an absolute joy to get to work with them.

In book one, Forever Hidden, we are introduced to three sisters and their family (and farm) in Nome. Forever Hidden is Havyn’s story. And did I mention there are chickens? Check out my blog for some interesting pictures and stories about how these chicken stories came to be…

Book two, Endless Mercy, is Madysen’s story. Madysen is the youngest sibling, and in our story, she’s a talented cello player. Oh, and there are some sheep, who just might help get her into mischief. (Are you seeing a pattern here?)

Book three will release January 2022 and will finish out the Powell girls’ stories with the eldest, Whitney.

This series is very near and dear to us because the Powell sisters in the books are actually named after three beautiful girls we adore. They were music students of mine in Colorado and when Tracie and I had a book signing for In the Shadow of Denali, the red-headed, musical sisters all came. Tracie made the comment that someone should write a book about them… so of course… we did!

I wish you could hear the girls play and sing in real life. They are such talented musicians, and I love them dearly. Huge thanks go to Monica and Merle Powell for allowing us to take their three girls and make fictional characters out of them.

Here’s a picture of Monica with me and Tracie at a book signing years ago. And then of course, I had to put in a picture of the real Powell girls.

We’d love for you to join us for The Treasures of Nome. Enjoy the blog tour!

GIVEAWAY


To celebrate their tour, Kimberley and Tracie are giving away the grand prize package of Forever Hidden, Endless Mercy, and this candle (https://etsy.me/2JvrO0a). Enter below, and be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway.

TOUR SCHEDULE

1 comment:

  1. Wonderful review, Hallie! Sounds like an epic adventure. Thank you for hosting.

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