by Deanne Smith (Author)
IS THERE REALLY A TIME TO KILL? Young Elizabeth believes there is, and that time is now. Eighteen-year-old Elizabeth Chamberlain has come to Wyoming with a single purpose - to avenge her family's brutal murders that she and her little sister Grace witnessed over three years ago in 1887. Armed with a hot flame in her soul, expert fighting skills, weapons and disguises of all sorts, will Elizabeth be able to exact vigilante justice on the killers so she can return quickly to Grace and her life in Missouri? Or will she be deterred by the people she encounters in Wyoming who test the beliefs she has held to so tightly since the day her world was destroyed? Will she win her fight against the emergence of long-buried feelings - faith, love, friendship, home - that these people bring about? Skeeter is a quirky and persistent street boy who resembles Elizabeth's brother and creates the first fissure in her hardened heart. Petra is a strong, motherly Christian woman who found power in forgiveness in her own tragic life. She gently works to restore Elizabeth's faith and reliance on God. Kitch is the only man who can crumble Elizabeth's heart-walls and let in the light of love. However, Kitch has a secret of his own that threatens to re-ignite the red flame of hatred in Elizabeth's soul and send her retreating into the isolation of distrust that has been her foundation for so long. Will these people help or hinder Elizabeth's quest for vengeance? Read this Christian historical fiction novel of western revenge and find out.
Author Biography
DEANNE SMITH retired from teaching high school English five years ago and now dedicates her time to her other passions: writing, visiting friends and family, and traveling. Deanne's first novel, The Change is a Christian historical fiction novel based on tragic events that happened in her hometown in the early 1900s. Because writing, publishing, and especially discussing The Change with its readers was so enjoyable to her, she wrote Promises To Grace. When she finished it, she realized the characters have much more to tell, and so she looks forward to writing a series titled "Welcome Home" featuring them. Hopefully, you will enjoy reading the entire series. A lifetime of living in rural communities on the plains and badlands of Eastern Montana, North Dakota, and Wyoming and hearing pioneer stories - most people in the Northern Plains know the story of their ancestors who settled here - have given Deanne beautiful yet rugged settings and characters who value faith, a good day's work, and each other. When she is not writing, Deanne treasures any time she and her husband Larry can be together with their two dogs traveling, going for walks, or just being together at home. Deanne's family, as well as her husband's, are nearby, and spending time with them is a blessing to her. Deanne loves to hear from her readers. Please, review her books on Amazon and visit her websites and Facebook page to stay in touch.