Love In Full Bloom - Paperback

by Leah Banicki (Author)

Willamette Valley, Oregon in the Spring of 1852. Violet Griffen has faced her past with extraordinary courage. Everyone in Oregon city would say she is the sweetest soul, but inside she still is haunted by her memories of the past. Galina Varushkin, still at the tender age of fifteen, is struggling to fill her mother's shoes while under the harsh judgement of her father. Will she be able to maintain her temper when pushed by his unrelenting expectations? Megan Capron found work in the bustling Gold Rush town of San Francisco, she takes on a stage name to hide from her family, but can she escape being noticed forever? Through the woods, and rivers, the trials and heartbreak, the women of Willamette Valley and beyond face the trials of living in this rugged land. Every season brings with it the changes that every soul must battle with. As the valley grows with new spring life, everyone has a chance to grab ahold of the divine, to have faith in those around them and to find love, in full bloom. *** Christian Historical Romance ***

Author Biography

I am a writer, wife and mother. I live in SW lower Michigan near the banks of Brandywine Creek. I adore writing historical and contemporary stories, facing the challenges that life throws at you with characters that are relatable. I love finding humor in the ridiculous things that are in the everyday comings and goings of life. For me a good book is when you get to step into the character's shoes and join them on their journey. So climb aboard, let us share the adventure!