About the Book
Title: To Claim Her Heart
Author: Jodie Wolfe
Release Date: May 14, 2018
Genre: Historical Romance
In 1893, on the eve of the great race for land, Benjamin David prays for God to guide him to his ‘Promised Land’. Finding property and preaching to the lost are his only ways of honoring his deceased fiancee, but he didn’t count on Elmer (Elsie) Smith claiming the same plot and refusing to leave. Not only is she a burr in his side, but she is full of the homesteading know-how he sadly lacks. Obtaining a claim in the Cherokee Strip Land Run is Elsie Smith’s only hope for survival, but not just any plot will do. She has a specific one in mind. The plot’s not only a way to honor her pa and his life, but also to provide a livelihood for herself. Elsie’s willing to do whatever it takes to get that piece of property, and she determined to keep it, but she wasn’t planning on a kind, handsome preacher standing in her way. Her bitterness is what protects her, and she has not intentions of allowing that preacher to lay claim to her land … or her heart.
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My Review
"To Claim Her Heart" by Jodie Wolfe is a really interesting fiction read based on the author's mother-in law's life and stories.
I was caught up in the story from the first page to the last word.
I actually learned something new from reading this book, I don't think I have ever heard of Cherokee Strip Land Runs before and if I had I had forgotten about them.
There are even life lessons to apply to our lives, so I am going include them in this review " I read in the Bible that love is a choice. I could choose to be miserable in my marriage, or I could choose to love Mark. "..... "Each day I forced myself to find something good about Mark" ......" God started changing my heart. I couldn't see all Mark's fault anymore." These statements are not spoiler alerts because the one speaking them isn't the main heroine in the story.
This is my favorite quote from the book "It is one's responsibility to see to the needs of loved ones even if it conflicts with an individual's desires"
This book shows that love can melt away the anger and bring healing and much more than a person can know.
I think there could be a series of these characters if the author wanted to continue writing about them and I know this reader would read them all.
If you like history and clean love stories and learning how characters learn to get along, where at the beginning of the story they aren't friends at all, but more like enemies and I almost forgot outlaws, then I recommend "To Claim Her Heart " by Jodie Wolfe.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.
About the Author
Jodie Wolfe got bitten by the writing bug as a young girl after reading and watching Little House on the Prairie. She creates novels where hope and quirky meet. The power of story to influence lives and change hearts is what motivates her to weave tales that tell of the Savior’s faithfulness and forgiveness. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, walking, and being a Grammie. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com
I think there’s always a little bit of the author in each book they write, but sometimes something deeper and very close to the author is wrapped up in the pages of a story. That’s the case for To Claim Her Heart. This is the tale that my mother-in-law always wanted me to write. She was so proud of her family heritage and almost twenty years ago, she was anxious to share it with me. We visited Oklahoma where several of her relatives had staked claims in the last great race for land in our country – To Claim Her Heart
Author: Jodie Wolfe . This September will mark the 125th anniversary of the land race. While it saddens me that my dear mother-in-law never lived long enough to see this story in print, I’m thankful that she shared her rich heritage with me. In To Claim Her Heart I was able to mention a recipe passed down through her family for prune cake. I also made sure the heroine had a Rose of Sharon quilt that was given to her. My mother-in-law gave me this quilt dating back as early as 1834 when it was stitched by my husband’s great, great, great, great grandmother. It’s been passed down to the oldest daughter for generations. But, I think one of my favorite memories is the one that concerns outlaws and how my husband’s great, great, great grandmother dealt with them. To find out more about this actual encounter, you’ll have to read To Claim Her Heart. I hope your heart will be as touched by these stories as mine was when my mother-in-law shared them. Enjoy!
I actually learned something new from reading this book, I don't think I have ever heard of Cherokee Strip Land Runs before and if I had I had forgotten about them.
There are even life lessons to apply to our lives, so I am going include them in this review " I read in the Bible that love is a choice. I could choose to be miserable in my marriage, or I could choose to love Mark. "..... "Each day I forced myself to find something good about Mark" ......" God started changing my heart. I couldn't see all Mark's fault anymore." These statements are not spoiler alerts because the one speaking them isn't the main heroine in the story.
This is my favorite quote from the book "It is one's responsibility to see to the needs of loved ones even if it conflicts with an individual's desires"
This book shows that love can melt away the anger and bring healing and much more than a person can know.
I think there could be a series of these characters if the author wanted to continue writing about them and I know this reader would read them all.
If you like history and clean love stories and learning how characters learn to get along, where at the beginning of the story they aren't friends at all, but more like enemies and I almost forgot outlaws, then I recommend "To Claim Her Heart " by Jodie Wolfe.
I was given a complimentary copy by the author and Celebrate Lit. These opinions are my own.
About the Author
Jodie Wolfe got bitten by the writing bug as a young girl after reading and watching Little House on the Prairie. She creates novels where hope and quirky meet. The power of story to influence lives and change hearts is what motivates her to weave tales that tell of the Savior’s faithfulness and forgiveness. When not writing, she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, walking, and being a Grammie. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com
Guest Post from Jodie Wolfe
The Heart of a BookI think there’s always a little bit of the author in each book they write, but sometimes something deeper and very close to the author is wrapped up in the pages of a story. That’s the case for To Claim Her Heart. This is the tale that my mother-in-law always wanted me to write. She was so proud of her family heritage and almost twenty years ago, she was anxious to share it with me. We visited Oklahoma where several of her relatives had staked claims in the last great race for land in our country – To Claim Her Heart
Author: Jodie Wolfe . This September will mark the 125th anniversary of the land race. While it saddens me that my dear mother-in-law never lived long enough to see this story in print, I’m thankful that she shared her rich heritage with me. In To Claim Her Heart I was able to mention a recipe passed down through her family for prune cake. I also made sure the heroine had a Rose of Sharon quilt that was given to her. My mother-in-law gave me this quilt dating back as early as 1834 when it was stitched by my husband’s great, great, great, great grandmother. It’s been passed down to the oldest daughter for generations. But, I think one of my favorite memories is the one that concerns outlaws and how my husband’s great, great, great grandmother dealt with them. To find out more about this actual encounter, you’ll have to read To Claim Her Heart. I hope your heart will be as touched by these stories as mine was when my mother-in-law shared them. Enjoy!
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Giveaway
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I'm so glad you enjoyed the book, Debbie. :) Thank you for your sweet review.
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ReplyDeleteThank you for being part of the Celebrate Lit blog tour for "To Claim Her Heart" by Jodie Wolfe. I enjoyed reading your review. Everything I'm read about this book leads me to believe that I'd love the opportunity to read it.
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Looks interesting! Thanks for participating in the tour!
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