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WARS DON’T HAPPEN JUST ON THE BATTLEFIELD. ONE WOMAN WILL FIGHT FOR HER FUTURE WITH THE MAN SHE LOVES. Before America entered the Great War, Clara and Adam were set to be married but everything was put on hold when Adam was conscripted to join the military. Clara, along with her family, wait in Rockwood Springs, Texas, for the safe return of the soldier they all love. After being forced to return to a life Adam tried to leave behind, he is taken prisoner. What keeps him alive is the thought of returning to his true love, Clara. Though miraculously rescued, Adam must come to terms with what happened to him while captive. After his return, the couple must face new obstacles to find their happily-ever-after. Adam and Clara are not the only ones affected by the war. Neighbors and friends in Rockwood Springs have their own battles to fight, struggles to overcome and victories to achieve. From bestselling author, Jenna Brandt, comes a story about the first World War and the lives of the people in Rockwood Springs, Texas during it. The era of WWI comes to life in the descriptions of volunteer rationing, victory gardens and war committees. Promised to a Soldier shows how the power of love and faith can overcome the tragedies of war and how one woman's loving embrace can mend a soldier's wounded heart. ***Author's This book was previously published under the title, Love’s Mending Embrace, while it was a part of Melissa Storm’s First Street Church Kindle World. It has been edited to remove references to that world and has been updated with new content and characters. Additionally, the main heroine's name has been changed from Karen to Clara, and her best friend, Melanie to Elizabeth, for historical accuracy.
Author
Jenna Brandt is an international bestselling and award-winning author who writes historical and contemporary romance. Her historical books span from Victorian to Western eras and all her books have elements of romance, suspense and faith. She has her own best-selling historical series, Window to the Heart Saga and Civil War Brides, as well as contemporary series, Billionaires of Manhattan and Second Chance Islands. Additionally, she has created two best-selling multi-author series, The Lawkeepers and Disaster City Search and Rescue based off the life of her husband in law enforcement as well as Border Brides and Playing for Keeps. Both of her books, Waiting on the Billionaire and Lawfully Treasured, were voted into the Top 50 Indie Books of 2018 on Readfreely.com. She has been an avid reader since she could hold a book and started writing stories almost as early. She has been published in several newspapers as well as edited for multiple papers. She graduated with her Bachelor of Arts degree in English from Bethany College and was the Editor-in-Chief of the newspaper while there. Her first blog was published on The Mighty website, Yahoo Parenting and The Grief Toolbox as well as featured on the ABC News, CNN Health, and Good Morning America websites. She’s also a member of the American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW) association. Writing is her passion, but Jenna also enjoys date nights with her hubby, cooking from scratch, watching movies on Netflix, reading books by her author friends, and engaging in social media with her readers. Jenna’s three young daughters keep her busy with Girl Scout activities, going to the mall, and playing at the park where they live in the Central Valley of California. Jenna summers on the Golden Central Coast where she finds endless inspiration for her romance books. She is also active in her local church where she volunteers on their first impressions team.
