Welcome to the Blog Tour for Abounding Hope by Cindy Kay Stewart, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book Abounding Hope

Title: Abounding Hope
Series: Circle of Hope #1
Author: Cindy Kay Stewart
Publisher: Hope Springs Press LLC
Release Date: October 3, 2023
Genre: WWII Christian Historical Romance

Poland’s looming defeat forces an American teacher to escape with children wanted by the Nazis.

It’s late August 1939, and the world is on the brink of war. The Nazis are threatening Poland, but American teacher Irena Simmons refuses to flee to safety. She’s dedicated her life to serving in her church and school, and she’s watching over the little German boys she whisked to safety the year before. When her former classmate, Jonathan, surprises her in Lvov and insists she leaves with him before the war starts, Irena balks.

Nothing will interfere with her work—especially a man making demands.

American shipping magnate Jonathan Huntwell had a crush on Irena in school. When their former classmates select him to travel to Poland and escort her out before it’s too late, he doesn’t expect the inner turmoil she ignites in him. Although honour-bound to aid any friend in trouble, Jonathan acknowledges that Irena is more than an obligation to him.

However, he must keep his feelings hidden, or he’ll jeopardize their friendship.

Irena soon discovers that the Gestapo agent she successfully evaded in Germany has found her in Poland, and he’s after her young charges. When the Germans invade, Jonathan is in Denmark on business, too far away to help. As the rising danger threatens everything Irena holds dear, she must find a way to protect those she loves.

Based on true events and backed by extensive research, Abounding Hope is sure to delight fans of WWII adventure cloaked in sweet romance. Come to the place where the war began and discover hope in the darkest places.

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About the Author of Abounding Hope

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My Thoughts on Abounding Hope

Abounding Hope is a wonderful historical fiction novel. It was fast-paced and wonderfully written. I felt like I was in the book!  This book takes place during WWII.  Our heroine rescues boys from Germany and brings them to Poland.  But what happens when the Nazis invade Poland?  And what happens when the officer she managed to evade before finds her now?

Irena is from America.  But she’s been teaching overseas for years now.  When war looms she’s told to escape home.  But she can’t abandon the children she’s grown to love.  And so begins a harrowing story of love and war.

I’m a huge fan of WWII novels.  They bring history to life.  I love that this book is based on a true story or true stories.  It read quickly.  I didn’t want to put it down!  I’ve spent several nights up way too late lately finishing books just like this one.  For some reason, it’s all I’ve been reading lately and I’m anxiously awaiting the next book in this series!

I have voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book which I received from JustRead Publicity Tours. 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. 

Tour Giveaway for Abounding Hope

(1) The winner will win a $25 Amazon gift card, a signed paperback copy of Abounding Hope, and an e-book copy of Escape (true stories of escape from WWII)!

The full tour schedule is linked below.

The giveaway begins at midnight on October 9, 2023, and will last through 11:59 PM EST on October 16, 2023.

The winner will be notified within 2 weeks of the close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of the prize.

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