The Promise Series by Marie Gage:
3 standalone historical fiction books with repeating characters
Young, newly married, and far from the familiar. Can this WWII war bride find her place in a foreign land?
April, 1947. Pearl Griffith fears she’s made a mistake. Leaving England after falling in love with a Canadian stationed in her homeland, she can’t imagine life without the handsome soldier. But cut off from her supportive family, the twenty-one-year-old’s usual confidence falters into misery under her mother-in-law’s unrelenting emotional abuse.
Aching from the harsh attacks on her dignity, the lonesome transplant bonds with an eclectic group of ladies. And discovering echoes of wartime suffering in their husbands’ battle fatigue, she volunteers at the psychiatric institute—even as changes at home bring new hope and looming heartache.
Can Pearl renew her inner strength and prevail in proving her worth?
In this touching tribute to the vital role women play in each other’s lives, Marie Gage delves into the heartbreak, culture shock, and fight for normalcy that confronted the post-WWII generation. And as readers explore her tender saga of ordinary moments in the aftermath of a world-shaking war, they will discover a beautiful tapestry of joy, sorrow, and triumph.
A Touch of Promise is the uplifting third standalone story in the Promise women’s fiction series. If you like big-hearted heroines, the power of sisterhood, and a splash of humor, then you’ll adore Marie Gage’s dramatic breath of fresh air.
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Duty, sacrifice, and the longings of two young hearts. As WWII tears nations apart, can their budding affections grow into a deep-rooted love?
England, 1942. Pearl Martin longs to make a difference. Feeling indebted to the foreign soldiers helping to save Britain, the patriotic Englishwoman plans activities and fills the men’s dance cards to show her gratitude. And surprised by the warmth in a Canadian’s blue eyes, the bright eighteen-year-old tries to convince herself they can’t possibly be a good match.
Rod Griffith will do anything to serve. Awaiting his medical team’s deployment to the front lines, the serviceman’s plans don’t include befriending a petite local beauty. But despite finding richness in every moment spent by her side, the mission-focused twenty-six-year-old is shocked to realize he’s found his soulmate in the girl with the wild hair.
Falling head over heels for the man from across the pond, Pearl wrestles to accept leaving her homeland to live abroad. And Rod fears that asking her to give up everything is too much.
With the Nazis gaining ground, will the couple heal their conflicted souls to build a new future together?
Based on true events, Promise of the Bluebell Woods captures the struggles and triumphs of those caught up in extraordinary times. And author Marie Gage deftly immerses readers in the lives of relatable characters as she fills each page with evocative prose that reveals the grace of humanity facing its darkest moments.
Promise of the Bluebell Woods is the heartfelt second standalone book in the Promise Series of historical romances. If you like harrowing journeys, poignant moments, and vivid peeks into history, then you’ll adore Marie Gage’s breathtaking tale.
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He gave up everything to make them a life. With thousands of miles and an ocean between them, will fate reunite them in a cherished embrace?
England, 1912. Will Parker longs to marry. Employed as a footman to an earl while his beloved serves as a nanny to a lord and lady in Scotland, the kind man despairs that duty and distance will forever keep them apart. So determined to build a future for his bride-to-be, he packs up his scant belongings and leaves London for the wilds of Canada.
Struggling to survive with seasonal work, the serious-minded immigrant’s only solace comes from corresponding with his fiancée and filling each letter with heartfelt poetry. But as jobs dry up and each new location proves rife with dangers and unscrupulous employers, he’s shattered by devastating news from his fiancée’s sister.
Lost and increasingly reckless, can Will rebuild and find the strength to cling to love?
In this riveting and historically rich saga, A Ring of Promises is inspired by the real-life journey of the author’s grandparents. Passionately researched and filled with language pulled from letters discovered in an attic, Marie Gage renders a stirring account of the challenges facing ordinary people during the early twentieth century.
A Ring of Promises is an emotional standalone historical fiction novel. If you like epic adventure, clean romances, and pulling back the curtain on the past, you’ll adore Marie Gage’s trans-continental story of devotion and sacrifice.
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Listen to the poem “You Are the Girl I Love” … put to music. As many of you know already the poem was written by my grandfather … what you might not know if that later it was turned into a song!