Thursday, April 12, 2018

"Hannah's Choice" by Jan Drexler (Journey To Pleasant Prairie series Blitz Tour with JustRead Tours)

Jan Drexler book blitz

Welcome to the Journey to Pleasant Prairie series blitz tour, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours! Throughout the week, you will see excerpts and spotlights from each individual book, as well as information on the first book in Jan's new Civil-War era series!

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hannah's choiceTitle: Hannah’s Choice
Author:
Jan Drexler

Publisher:
Revell

Release Date:
January 2016

Genre:
Inspirational Amish Historical Fiction

 
Hannah Yoder loves her quiet life on the banks of the Conestoga Creek. In 1842, this corner of Lancaster County is settled and peaceful–yet problems lurk beneath the placid façade. Hannah’s father worries about the spread of liberal ideas from their Mennonite and Brethren neighbors. And Hannah blames herself for a tragedy that struck their home nine years ago. She strives to be the one person who can bind the threads of her family together in spite of her mother’s ongoing depression and her sister’s rejection of their family. But her world is threatening to unravel.

When two young men seek her hand in marriage–one offering the home she craves and the other promising the adventure of following God’s call west–Hannah must make a choice. Faithfully perform her duties to her family? Or defy her father and abandon her community?  

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Excerpt...

     “How do you know a handsome Amish man wouldn’t come along some day and ask me to marry him?”
     He snorted. “That’s the kind of stuff that only happens in stories.”
     “Well, an Amish man did come by.”
     Adam took off his hat, running his fingers through his hair. “He didn’t ask you to marry him, did he?” His voice sounded strained.
     “Ne, not yet.”
     Adam stared at her. The sky was turning pink and orange behind his head, but his face was shadowed. He turned away from her and stood, replacing his hat.
     “You have to do what you think is right, Hannah. You know how I feel about you….”
     “Do I?”
     “You must. How many times have I talked about marrying you? We could have a good life together, Hannah. You know I love you.”
     Hannah couldn’t answer. How could she believe he loved her when she knew she would never be first in his life? If she needed him, really needed him, would he be able to choose between her and the escaped slaves he helped?




About the Author

jan drexler

Jan grew up surrounded by books and storytellers. With Pastors and Teachers populating both sides of her extended family, we aren’t surprised that she wanted to be a first-class storyteller herself.

Born and raised in Michigan, Jan is the descendant of Amish, Mennonite and Brethren immigrants who settled in Berks, Somerset and Lancaster Counties in Pennsylvania in the mid-1700’s. The descendants of these immigrants pioneered in Maryland, Ohio, and finally Elkhart and LaGrange Counties in Northern Indiana in the 1850’s.

During the years when Jan was raising and homeschooling their children, she and her husband moved nine times in thirty years, finally landing in South Dakota where they enjoy incredibly Michigan-like weather. A northerner is always a northerner!

The ideas for Jan’s books come from the stories told by her parents and grandparents, seasoned with a lot of research and imagination.  

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jan drexler blitz giveaway

Jan Drexler is giving away a $25 Amazon gift card to one winner! Open internationally, as long as winner can accept egift card from US Amazon. Void where prohibited by law. Enter via the Rafflecopter giveaway below. Giveaway is subject to the policies found here.

 
tour schedule






April 13 - COVER REVEAL

12 comments:

  1. wow this sounds powerful. oh goodness, what difficult choices to make with the two men. this is a lovely cover.

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  2. The excerpt made me want to read this book. fishingjanATaolDOTcom

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    1. Great, Jan! Thanks for visiting my blog. Good luck!

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  3. Hi Leslie! Thanks so much for posting on this tour! :)

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  4. Thank you for the blog participation for the giveaway, Leslie! Jan's a wonderful author, isn't she?

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    1. Yes, she sure is! Thanks for stopping by, Trixi, and good luck!

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  5. Thank you for the information on "Hannah's Choice" by Jan Drexler and being part of the Journey To Pleasant Prairie series Blitz Tour. I love Jan Drexler books and can't wait for the opportunity to read them all.
    2clowns at arkansas dot net

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    1. Kay, you're very welcome. I'm glad you stopped by to read about Jan's latest story. Good luck!

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  6. I read Mattie's Pledge and loved it. Jan Drexler is an excellent author!
    Dianna

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    1. Yes, she is! Thanks for stopping by, Dianna. Good luck!

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