About the Book Rose

Book: Rose

Author: Rena Groot

Genre: Christian Historical Romantic Fiction

Release date: April 28, 2022

Strong, determined Rose finds more than she bargained for on a wagon train headed out West on the Oregon Trail.

Will she be able to leave the comforts of high society behind to survive the rigors of the trail?

Will she humbly admit her need for strength, hope and courage from God?

What is God saying to her about Lachlan, her surprise chaperone?

Why did God bring Lachlan into her life if their dreams collide?

Rose has dreams of being a teacher in town. Lachlan’s dream is to be a rancher, far from any town. Must Rose abandon her dreams to embrace his…or will she let this gentle giant of a man leave to pursue his own dreams?

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My Thoughts on Rose

I have always had a great love for historical fiction.  It just seems to pull me and hold me close.  I can’t seem to read enough historical fiction books.  Even though some follow the same premise they’re not the same so I have to read more and more of them!  One such time period is the time of going west.  The wagon trains have always had a special spot in my reading and I’m glad to continue to read them. 

This book is part of the Prairie Roses collection written by several different authors.  You’re going to love all of them.  And you’re in luck that they don’t have to be read in order so you can start off with whichever one you want!

Rose wants to go west.  In fact, she decides she’s going to do it!  Except she gets turned out of the train because she’s a single woman.  That is until Lachlan hires her to be his cook.  Never mind the fact she can’t cook, she accepts!  I liked the fact that Rose was adopted at 14 and had a marvelous life.  It seemed off that she’d leave her adoptive family to go west but it did make a wonderful story.  

I enjoyed the historical aspect of the story and watching the pull and draw of Rose and Lachlan to each other while they also had to find out whether their dreams were worth more than the others or if they could give up their dreams for each other. 

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received through Celebrate Lit. All views expressed are only my honest opinion. I was not required to write a positive review nor was I compensated in any other way. All opinions expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the FTC regulations.

About the Author of Rose

Hi. My name is Rena Groot. I have a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta and a Masters of Religious Education from the Canadian Southern Baptist Seminary in Cochrane, Alberta.

I have been a teacher in Canada and China, have published eight books, I have designed a digital course called Broken to Beautiful-Transformed By God’s Power, I have been a tour manager from the Rockies to the Pacific, have been a missionary to the ends of the Earth, a mom of four—and the most important part—I am a child of God.

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My middle name is Rose. I was named after my grandmother, Rose. As far as I know, I never met my father’s mother, Rose. Her life, and my dad’s, were an enigma to me. While writing this book I found out Rose had two other grandchildren I knew nothing about—my brother and sister I didn’t know existed.

God is so amazing!

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One of my favorite recipes is fry bread. On days we stay in camp, I make enough for the week. It gets a bit hard towards the end of the week but softens when it’s dipped in a stew.

Fry Bread

Here’s the recipe: Four cups flour, one quarter cup shortening—I use bacon fat—four teaspoons baking powder, three-quarters cup of milk, one teaspoon salt, and oil or fat for frying. If the dough is too thick or thin, Willow said to play with it until it feels right. It can also be made into a dessert if you put milk, cinnamon, and berries on top.

Johnnycake

Johnnycake’s delicious with beans. It’s so easy to make. You need two eggs, two cups of sour milk, one half cup flour, two tablespoons molasses, one teaspoon salt, two cups cornmeal, one teaspoon baking powder, and two tablespoons butter. Mix all the ingredients then bake it in a Dutch oven over the fire until it’s cooked.

Cheese

Cheese is easy to make. It’s a good way to use the two gallons of milk we get from our cow and the goat each day. We are getting so much we have been sharing. Willow showed me how to gently heat the milk in a pail on the fire until its blood warm. Rennet is needed to make cheese, so I use a flask made from a cow’s stomach because it has rennet in it. I had no idea. I pour the hot milk into the stomach flask and wait.

After it’s been left for a few hours, I pour it out, break up the curds, and mix them with salt. I wrap the curds in a cloth and put them in a round wooden frame called “the follower.” (Thankfully, Lachlan had the good sense to buy one of those also). The curds are pressed in the follower. The cheese is usually aged for at least two months before being eaten.

Blog Stops for Rose

Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, April 2

Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, April 3

Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, April 4

Texas Book-aholic, April 5

Locks, Hooks and Books, April 6

Simple Harvest Reads, April 7 (Author Interview)

Connie’s History Classroom, April 8

Happily Managing a Household of Boys, April 9

By The Book, April 10 (Author Interview)

For Him and My Family, April 11

Adventures of a Travelers Wife, April 12 (Author Interview)

Mary Hake, April 12

Book Butterfly in Dreamland, April 13

Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, April 14 (Author Interview)

A Reader’s Brain, April 15 (Author Interview)

Sheila’s Reading Corner, April 15

Giveaway for Rose

To celebrate her tour, Rena is giving away the grand prize package of a $50 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway!

Click the link below to enter.

https://promosimple.com/ps/2525e/rose-celebration-tour-giveaway