Thursday, August 16, 2018

"Rebecca’s Legacy" by Betty Thomason Owens


About the Book

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Book Title: Rebecca’s Legacy  
Author: Betty Thomason Owens  
Genre: Gentle Romance, 1950s Romance  
Release date: August, 2018  

What will it take to teach a spoiled heiress that the greatest legacy is love? Nancy and Robert Emerson’s daughter Amy Juliana is doing her best to follow in Mom’s rebellious footsteps. Her desperate attempt to escape Dad’s control comes at the worst possible time. A threat against their family and Sanderson Industries has Robert Emerson taking extra steps to guarantee his family’s safety. He sends Amy, an heiress and a debutante, to the country to work on a produce farm run by Aunt Rebecca. Humiliated and angry, Amy contemplates a path that will lead her even farther from home, away from Dad’s protection. Will Aunt Rebecca’s quiet strength and unconditional love be enough to still the prodigal daughter’s rebellious ways, and open her heart to the plight of others around her? Matt Wordsworth is the man Robert calls upon to help keep his daughter in line. She thinks the guy is an old fuddy-duddy. By the time her ideas about him begin to change, it may be too late. When an old friend tests her loyalty, she is forced to face her past to overcome a guilty conscience. But, is she playing into the hands of the enemy?

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My Review:
"Rebecca’s Legacy" by Betty Thomason Owens only gets one negative thought from me, it is the end of the series. I want to read more about these characters.

"Rebecca’s Legacy" by Betty Thomason Owens is the third book in the series and in my opinion is the best one. Maybe, because the main character Amy is introduced in the first book. Yes, Amy is born in the first book but each book could be really a standalone because each story is about a different character but each character is in each book. I think any reader that likes stories of family loyalty and love and faith and forgiveness would really enjoy all three.

I have already mentioned the fact that I think "Rebecca’s Legacy" by Betty Thomason Owens could be enjoyed as a standalone but I must also say I think I enjoyed the story as much as I did because I read the other two, first.

"Rebecca’s Legacy" by Betty Thomason Owens is a story of trust and loyalty and betrayal. It is also a story of faith in God and Jesus, even when things are happening the way you want them to, and even in the midst of danger.
Here's a quote from the book "There's really only one way to deal with this. We turn our eyes on Jesus. What's meant for evil, He'll turn to good." You'll see. Let Him In."

I really enjoyed this series.

I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own
 

About the Author


Betty Thomason Owens has been writing for almost thirty years. She’s a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and serves on the planning committee of the Kentucky Christian Writers Conference. Her writing credits include Amelia’s Legacy and Carlotta’s Legacy, in the Legacy Series, Annabelle’s Ruth and Sutter’s Landing, in the southern historical Kinsman Redeemer Series. When she’s not writing, Owens is a part-time bookkeeper, who loves to travel and spend time with her family.

Guest Post from Betty

Amy Juliana Emerson’s birth occurred about halfway through book one of the Legacy series, Amelia’s Legacy. I knew even then—this girl was going to be special. She had inherited her father’s smile with a dimple in her cheek. Amy Julianna was destined to be a daddy’s girl. In Book 3, Rebecca’s Legacy, Amy comes of age. It’s 1947, and she’s graduating high school—barely—her grades took a nosedive during her senior year. In typical teenage fashion, she chafes against her parents’ authority and decides that Amy knows best how Amy should live. Those of you who read Amelia’s Legacy may think that sounds familiar. Yes, she’s a lot like her mother. Amy submits to Dad’s orders while she devises a plan for a complete break from the famous Emerson clan. One that will end with her freedom, once for all. Her plan might have succeeded, if it hadn’t been rudely interrupted by a—oh, wait, I can’t tell you that—it would spoil the story! I love this book. I was captivated by its young heroine from the moment she began her self-motivational chanting that ends with, “be a queen.” She uses it to reset after a troubling circumstance. She also uses it when she needs to make the best possible first impression. Matthew Wordsworth caught on right away. This girl is a princess who needs a “set-down”. And Matt has no doubt it will happen at some point. Amy is an American princess, very much in the limelight. All of Springfield has witnessed her humiliation and near failure. Now, they watch as she submits to her dad’s authority. What will happen to this willful girl with the sullied reputation? Amy is waiting for her chance to break free. She may be down, but don’t count her out. She may be on the wrong person’s radar in imminent trouble, but the Emersons have a backup plan. I loved writing Amy’s story. She’s unpredictable and a bit of a firecracker, but she’s vulnerable, too. Her character surprised me at times. She had a goodness that worked its way to the top and finally won. That’s one of my favorite things about writing by the seat of your pants—the unpredictability—it ignites my interest as I write, and keeps me moving ahead, even when I don’t know where the story will take me. Gert’s Diner’s English Chess Pie* 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar ½ cup sugar 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 2 eggs 2 tablespoons milk 1 teaspoon vanilla extract ½ butter, melted 1 cup chopped English walnuts 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell Whipped cream (optional) Combine sugars and flour in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, milk, vanilla and butter, beating well. Stir in nuts. Pour filling into unbaked pastry shell. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until set. Cool slightly (best when served warm). Serve with a dollop of whipped cream, if desired. *Gert’s Diner is the fictional café where Matt and Amy stop for lunch en route to Perry’s Landing.

Blog Stops

                                                  Texas Book-aholic, August 11


Remembrancy, August 12
Baker Kella, August 14
Reading is my Super Power, August 16 (Interview)
Carpe Diem, August 20
Power of Words, August 22 (Spotlight)
margaret kazmierczak, August 23 (Interview)
Bigreadersite, August 24

Giveaway



To celebrate his tour, Betty is giving away a grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries! Click the link below to enter. https://promosimple.com/ps/d0d7/rebecca-s-legacy-celebration-tour-giveaway

3 comments:

Betty Thomason Owens said...

Debbie, thank you SO much for hosting me on your blog and even more, for the beautiful review of the Legacy series. I feel almost like you're complimenting my child, I loved Amy's character so much! I'm glad you enjoyed the read!

kim hansen said...

Sounds like a good read.

James Robert said...

I enjoy getting to read about books we had not known about previously for my family. We have found some great ones through these tours so thanks so much.