Valley of Promises

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Summary: Valley of Promises
Review: It is the time of the Great Depression. Drought has destroyed the land and many farmers are forced to make desperate decisions in order to survive. In Valley of Promises, we trace the journey of Will Hasper and his family who leave their home and most of their possessions behind to join a colony of settlers in the far off Matanuska Valley of Alaska. The move involves sacrifice, heartbreak and loss. As they struggle to carve a new life from an untamed land, they must trust in the promises and provisions of God. Woven through the pattern of history and human drama, is a thread of romance that draws the reader into the very heart of each character. A great read. I can't wait for book number two.

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Summary: A Woman's Perogative
Review: Laurel Hasper has made up her mind what she wants to do with her life and who she doesn't want to do it with. But God has a way of revealing his plans for her life. Will Laurel leave Alaska to go to college and then build a career? Or will she stay and marry? And if she marries, will it be Robert? Or Adam? I liked this book, not only for the unfolding of romance, but also for the insight about the people who settled Matanuska Valley and the perils they had to overcome, including Ray Townsend who doesn't want anyone moving into his valley who doesn't suffer as much as he did when he first came. This story is a must read.