TLC Book Tours: Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Joanne Bischof
The Story: (from the publisher)
A Tale of Family, Brotherhood, and the Healing Power of Love
After the tragic death of her husband, Aven Norgaard is beckoned to give up her life in Norway to become a housekeeper in the rugged hills of nineteenth-century Appalachia. Upon arrival, she finds herself in the home of her late husband’s cousins—three brothers who make a living by brewing hard cider on their three-hundred-acre farm. Yet even as a stranger in a foreign land, Aven has hope to build a new life in this tight-knit family.
But her unassuming beauty disrupts the bond between the brothers. The youngest two both desire her hand, and Aven is caught in the middle, unsure where—and whether—to offer her affection. While Haakon is bold and passionate, it is Thor who casts the greatest spell upon her. Though Deaf, mute, and dependent on hard drink to cope with his silent pain, Thor possesses a sobering strength.
As autumn ushers in the apple harvest, the rift between Thor and Haakon deepens and Aven faces a choice that risks hearts. Will two brothers’ longing for her quiet spirit tear apart a family? Can she find a tender belonging in this remote, rugged, and unfamiliar world?
A haunting tale of struggle and redemption, Sons of Blackbird Mountain is a portrait of grace in a world where the broken may find new life through the healing mercy of love.
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I'm a little obsessed with author Laura Frantz's frontier romances and I've yet to find much of anything to fill the void in between new books from her. Thankfully, Sons of Blackbird Mountain has reintroduced me to Joanne Bischof. Her ability to craft an achingly delicate and tender love story with the tough pioneering spirit of 19th century Appalachia folk, much like Frantz's stories, shines. I usually shun love triangles in romance for being ridiculous, but Bischof' makes it work. Thor and Haakon's relationships with Aven are believable. Both brothers are very flawed. At its heart, Sons of Blackbird Mountain is a love story, but it also touches on racism, alcoholism, and assault. It's not a heavy read, but it's not a light-hearted story by any means. This book is romance that is both heart wrenching and satisfying at its conclusion. Recommended!
~ My Rating: 4 out of 5 stars ~
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