Hope Beyond the Waves by Heidi Chiavaroli Excerpt, Review, and Giveaway

 

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Hope Beyond the Waves by Heidi Chiavaroli, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: Hope Beyond the Waves 
Author: Heidi Chiavaroli
Publisher: Hope Creek Publishers, LLC
Release Date: June 28, 2022
Genre: Christian, Dual Timeline Fiction

From award-winning author, Heidi Chiavaroli comes a sweeping dual timeline story that explores hope and enduring love in the midst of the impossible. 

Massachusetts, 1993 

After making a grievous mistake that will change her life forever, Emily Robertson is sent away to live with her grandmother on Cape Cod. When Emily finds a timeworn photograph buried in a drawer, she realizes her grandmother has concealed a secret even bigger than her own. Will convincing Gram to reveal their family history help Emily make the most important decision of her life or will it prove her parents right—that family scandal is better off buried and forgotten? 

Massachusetts, 1916 

Atta Schaeffer plans to marry the man of her dreams and whisk her little sister away from their abusive father. But when she is diagnosed with a dreaded malady, Atta is forced into a life of exile, leaving her sister in harm’s way. 

On Penikese Island, Atta’s best hope lies with Harry Mayhew, a doctor who seeks a cure for his patients at any cost. But when experiments fail, Atta runs from Harry—and from God. Can she return to her sister before it’s too late? Or will her illness consume both her body and soul? 

A testament to faith and love, Hope Beyond the Waves is the raw account of the journey of two generations of women running from desperate situations toward irresistible hope.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

 

Heidi Chiavaroli is a writer, runner, and grace-clinger who could spend hours exploring places that whisper of historical secrets. Her debut novel, Freedom's Ring, was a Carol Award winner and a Christy Award finalist, a Romantic Times Top Pick, and a Booklist Top Ten Romance Debut. Heidi makes her home in Massachusetts with her husband and two sons.

Connect with Heidi by visiting heidichiavaroli.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Excerpt 

Chapter One

Osterville, Massachusetts

April, 1993

I stand rigid, arms pinned to my sides as my mother wraps me in a loose

hug in Gram’s foyer. 

“I’m so glad we thought of this arrangement,” she says.

Arrangement. As if shipping me off and hiding me away is a plan we’d

come up with together. 

My father kisses me on the forehead, but it’s awkward. Probably a show

for my grandmother. He’s kissed plenty of babies on the campaign trail, after

all—this is likely no different. 

“Be good, Sweet Pea.” He turns to my grandmother, who barely comes up

to his armpits. “Keep in touch, Mom. Don’t hesitate to call if…” His gaze flicks

to me and he doesn’t finish his sentence.

What? Does he think I’ll find a cute boy in Gram’s retirement village? One

who will get me in bigger trouble than Bryan already has?

My Thoughts

Loving the unloveable and forgiving the unforgivable is the theme that runs throughout this beautifully crafted dual-time novel by Heidi Chiavaroli. I was immediately pulled into the story from the first line and couldn't stop reading. 

The characters were real and identifiable and struggled with real issues like we all do. The book paced easily between each time period. I never felt lost or confused.

The sweet relationship between Emily and her Grandmother, Gertie, was precious, especially how Emily continued to encourage her to go to Penikese Island.

The book from beginning to end was one of hope, forgiveness, and love. It is also one that will stay with you long after you turn the last page.

Disclaimer: I received a copy of this book from the publisher. I was not required to write a review. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

TOUR GIVEAWAY

(1) winner will receive a Handmade French Market Seagrass Bag, hardcover copy of Hope Beyond the Waves, and Ocean-Lover Bookmark!

 

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