Tag Archives: Arranged marriage

“Inventions of the Heart” by Mary Connealy

Hiding Out! Join three sisters on the run from their stepfather. Until a few years ago, the girls lived a wonderful life with their mother and father. Their father’s unfortunate death changed everything. Their mother married a mean man who … Continue reading

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“The Apostle’s Sister” by Angela Hunt

What If? The Apostle Paul had a sister? In this book, we meet Aya, a beautiful teenager that is being forced into an arranged marriage. Aya wants a life besides that of a wife and mother, she wants to use … Continue reading

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“Thief of Corinth” by Tessa Afshar

Will the Secret be Discovered? In Ariadne’s case, her name should be another word for adventure, sometimes, too much adventure.  She is swept into danger when her cold and aloof mother joins forces with her stern grandfather to push Ariadne … Continue reading

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“The Prophetess” by Jill Eileen Smith

              “And God Chose What the World Thinks Weak…” Can a woman tell a man what to do?  How about an entire country, would they listen to her?  What if this woman lived thousands … Continue reading

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“Adoring Addie” by Leslie Gould

Addie Cramer, an 18-year-old Amish girl, lives on a farm in Pennsylvania with her parents, a maiden aunt and six brothers.  Addie has been saddled with much of the child care for her two younger brothers, plus all the cooking … Continue reading

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“A Noble Groom” by Jody Hedlund

Young German-born Annalisa lives in a bleak world in 1880’s America.  Men control every part of her life.  In Annalisa’s world the men were served food first, the women got the leftovers–if there were any.  If a man mistreated his … Continue reading

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