A Hero Such as Heaven Intended (#6)

A Hero Such as Heaven Intended (#6) by Amanda Lauer. Coming in September!

As the Civil War grinds on, Theresa Lundgren’s world unravels in besieged Atlanta. Trapped by encroaching Union forces, a desperate act costs her step-brother his life, and forever alters her own, and that of Sergeant Joseph Laurent, a Cherokee soldier, questioning his loyalty to the Union cause. Their meeting at the scene of a crime is far from ideal. Theresa, an ambitious Southern spitfire, and Joseph, a man torn between conscription’s demands and his pacifist roots, couldn’t be more different. Yet, as Atlanta braces for General Sherman’s devastating March to the Sea, an unexpected bond forms between them, fueled by a shared faith, perilous circumstances, and perhaps something deeper. With the city under siege and their lives in jeopardy, can Theresa and Joseph bridge their divide to survive the war’s final assault? Or will the flames of conflict consume their chance at love?

 

Advanced Reviews:

A Hero Such as Heaven Intended is a literary tour de force, crafted by an author who is a gifted storyteller. I enjoyed every page of this rousing historical romance, which is filled with both heroism and heart. Reading this book is definitely a heavenly experience! Maria V. Gallagher, author of Glorious Encounters with Mary

All the novels in Amanda Lauer’s Heaven Intended series feature strong women, but Theresa may be the strongest heroine yet. And she’s definitely met her match, which is only fitting for a book with “hero” in the title! With Sherman’s March to Savannah as its historical backdrop, this novel brings together two strong individuals who, as a couple, come to complement each other in the best of ways. Barb Szyszkiewicz, senior editor, CatholicMom.com

 This final book in Amanda Lauer’s Heaven Intended Civil War Series does not disappoint. Lauer gives readers what they’ve come to expect from her—extensive, witty dialogue that tells the tale and brings history to life. Joseph and Theresa are likable characters that grate on each other’s nerves, yet mesh well together in their pursuit of the bigger picture—mainly survival. There are unexpected twists in A Hero Such as Heaven Intended, which keep the reader on a fast pace as they eagerly await what they hope will happen in the end. Mary Jo Thayer, best-selling, award-winning author of Close to the Soul

Set on the eve of General Sherman’s famed “March to the Sea,” A Hero Such as Heaven Intended unfolds a riveting tale of murder, romance, espionage, and suspense. At its heart lies the powerful story of a prodigal daughter’s return to her heavenly Father. This book is a perfect gift for my teenage granddaughter! Lisa Livezey, Guideposts devotional writer and author of Minding Mom: A Caregiver’s Devotional Story

These books just keep getting better and better! A Hero Such as Heaven Intended, the sixth and final installment of Amanda Lauer’s award-winning Heaven Intended series, returns to Atlanta to follow Theresa Lundgren’s journey through the final days of Atlanta in the autumn of 1864. Fans of the series will be excited to pick up the story after the shooting of James McKirnan from A World Such as Heaven Intended. As sixteen-year-old Theresa navigates her moral and legal challenges, she keeps one eye on securing her future. Will she choose the steady and secure major or risk it all and play the unknown hand with a corporal? Another opportunity to fall in love with the series, rich with historical detail and strong characters, and bask in the warmth of a satisfying conclusion. I don’t want this to be the last book! Shelly Henley Kelly, writer and podcaster Of Sound Mind and Spirit.

I am not the typical target audience of this book or some of Lauer’s other offerings. But I have greatly enjoyed the writing in her books, and specifically those I have read in the Heaven Intended series. They are the type of books I would love my daughters and nieces to read. Good, clean Christian Catholic fiction. Her stories are well-crafted, and it is obvious that they are deeply researched and crisply written. This is historical fiction written large. Great action, high intrigue, life and death situations. The plot is intriguing and woven like a finely crafted crochet piece; the example of their faith stitches in and out throughout the story, the lives of the two main characters, their close friend Hans Krauss, and the priest who helped them out along the way.  This is a very entertaining read. It is a wonderful story in an excellent series. It is another outstanding read from Full Quiver Publishing and from the masterful pen of Lauer. I can recommend this volume easily for teens, young adults, and adults. A great read!  Steven R. McEvoy, Reviewer at Book Reviews and More

 A Hero Such as Heaven Intended is an excellent book, a love story set during the Civil War between an American woman and a heroic man of Cherokee ancestry. It is a riveting book that grasped my attention from the beginning through the happy conclusion. I would joyfully recommend it to anyone. Margaret LaCovara-Reveira, blogger and contributing writer for Catholic365