About the Book

Book: Securing Charity

Author: Julia David

Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance

Release date: October 17, 2022

Has God and all that is good truly abandoned her?

After a fearless Swedish man intervenes to save her from a brutal attack, Charity Baldzo, a Roma beauty with a hidden disability and a lineage shrouded in mystery, escapes to her mother’s farm. But as she grapples with her past and the scars it left, will she ever find the safety she desperately seeks?

Ari Johansson’s world spirals into chaos after his act of bravery turns to tragedy. The vengeful hand of the man who assaulted Charity strikes back, slaughtering his sheep as retribution. Now, Ari’s brother languishes in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, and flames devour his home and barn, leaving him with nothing but a future of despair. The only glimmer of hope is Charity, who now cares for his young nephew, Soren.

As desperation mounts, Ari is reluctant to lean on the fierce Roma women. But when Charity’s mother proposes an unexpected deal—one he should refuse—he’s faced with an impossible choice. Could marrying the beautiful Charity and securing the neighboring land be the key to ensuring Soren’s safety and freeing his brother?

Attraction sparks between them, but can their disparate worlds coexist? Can they navigate their differences and build a future together?

PG- A clean and swoon-worthy historical romance with deep veins of grace, courage, and heart-hugging acceptance. Curl up and escape to a happy ending.

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My Thoughts:

I found this story of neighborly love and compassion in 1866 Iowa an interesting look at two different cultures being mixed and giving our country that mixing pot nickname. Charity is a young Roma woman who has finally found a more stable living arrangement with her ailing mother instead of moving around all the time. Charity was also born with one of her arms shorter than the other, and though it doesn't slow her down, she is ashamed and wrestles with her deformity a lot through this story.

Their closest neighbors are Swiss brothers, Nohl and Ari, and Nohl's little boy Soren. They are immigrants who are trying to make a living with sheep farming. However, there is an evil in their town that is bent on keeping control and destroying anything good. As Ari and Nohl find out after Ari saves Charity from an attack, the vengeance upon the brothers is swift. Nohl is taken away for a murder he did not commit, and Ari and Soren lose everything else. Being a good neighbor, Charity's mother takes the two lost souls in.

Now Ari and Charity will need to work together to not only save Nohl, but also their livelihood. And little Soren needs the love and care that Charity and her mother can give him. Ari is falling for Charity rather quickly; however, Charity is a bit standoffish. She has plans for her future that not even her mother likes. When Charity's mother considers marriage between the two of them, will Charity listen and open her heart?

This was quite a drama filled story of danger, family, and romance. I was quickly pulled into the survival of all of these characters and so wanted a happily ever after for them. Now, we don't quite get a resolution for Nohl in this story. I am happy to say that the second book is his story, and I look forward to reading that one.

I was provided a copy of this novel from the publisher. I was not required to post a positive review, and all views and opinions are my own.

About the Author

Julia David is an Amazon #1 ranked romance author, serial DIY’er, and certified life coach. Addicted to Hallmark movies and baking, she believes it’s crucial to have some predictable things in life. Her tagline, ‘Escape to an Era Where True Love Prevails’, was from her own reason for reading stacks of books.

Married and a mother to five, she also loves to camp and hike around the Pacific Northwest.

More from Julia

Fun fact: My daughter’s dear friend is a talented photographer who was born missing half of her left arm. Her agility and confidence are truly inspiring, and she served as a major inspiration for our heroine, Charity.”

My favorite part of being an indie author is witnessing how God provides the perfect cover models just when I need them. Each of my books features amazing ladies (and gentlemen) from my Northern California area, and I absolutely love creating the costumes myself.

Below are photos of our heroine, Charity, showcasing costumes that are largely sourced from Goodwill. I truly enjoy the creative process!

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