About the Book
Book: Love’s New Beginnings
Author: Penny Zeller
Genre:Christian Historical Romance
Release date: December 13, 2022
Where it all began…
Lydie Beauchamp recently moved with her aunts—sisters Myrtle and Fern—to the untamed Wyoming Territory. When a teaching position in nearby Willow Falls captures her attention, can she leave her aunts, one of whom just suffered a broken heart, and embark on this new adventure? Will she find the courage to persevere in the midst of challenges, one being a handsome challenge named Solomon Eliason?
Reverend Solomon Eliason has the goal of making a difference. Hired as the pastor of Willow Falls, he must convince the congregation that he is able to undertake the role of a reverend. When he’s nominated to be the adult in charge of the annual prank tradition at the school, he embraces the idea, thinking the new teacher will be an elderly crotchety woman like his former teacher. What he doesn’t realize until it’s too late is that the teacher is far from crotchety and elderly.
When Lydie’s and Solomon’s paths cross in an unexpected way during the prank tradition at the Willow Falls school, can Solomon redeem himself in the eyes of the lovely new teacher?
Take a glimpse into where it all began with Lydie and Solomon’s story in this tender tale that reminds us that God can and does use willing hearts for His purposes.
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About the Author
Penny Zeller is known for her heartfelt stories of faith and her passion to impact lives for Christ through fiction. While she has had a love for writing since childhood, she began her adult writing career penning articles for national and regional publications on a wide variety of topics.
Today Penny is the author of over a dozen books. She is also a homeschool mom and a group fitness instructor. Her desire is to assist and nurture women into a closer relationship with Christ.
When Penny is not dreaming up new characters, she enjoys spending time with her husband and two daughters and camping, hiking, canoeing, bicycling/cycling, reading, running, gardening, and playing volleyball.
She is represented by Tamela Hancock Murray of the Steve Laube Agency and loves to hear from her readers at her website, blog, and on Facebook.
More from Penny
Stagecoach etiquette, a casket for sale in the mercantile, and mock turtle soup were just a few of the items included in Love’s New Beginnings. Research is always fun for historical novels, and I even discovered that some people ate skunks back in the “olden days.” Not a regular delicatessen, but they did eat them on occasion. After reading about the ingredients for mock turtle soup and discovering about skunks for dinner (aka supper), I’m even more grateful for enchiladas and regular plain ol’ hamburgers. Historical romance novels are a delight to read, but is Love’s New Beginnings the book for you?
If you love…
To read love stories
Stories set in the late 1800s
Settings in the Wild West in small western towns
Sweet romance and tender love stories
Plentiful humor
Character-driven plots
Faith element organically interwoven into the story
Scenes that tug at the heartstrings
Hilarious antidotes tucked within the pages of a novel
To curl up and escape into the lives of book characters
Realistic plot lines
Close-knit families
Clean and wholesome reads
Memorable characters who stay with you long after the last page
Then Love’s New Beginnings is indeed the book for you!
My Impressions
“Casting all your care upon him; for he careth for you.”
What a beautiful, western, Christian historical romance by Penny Zeller. I’ve been longing lately to read a novella like Love’s New Beginnings. Zeller’s Christmas- themed story features Lydie Beauchamp, a young first-time teacher in a small Wyoming Territory town, and Solomon Eliason, a young, untested preacher in the same town. Both want to desperately to succeed where God has called them, but when circumstances seem adverse, question that calling.
I love returning to the days of the Old West in uncomplicated storylines, full of faith well-interwoven into the narrative, with humor and clean romance. Aunt Fern and Aunt Myrtle are great counterpoints and comic relief. They help the story shine brightly. I also love the value of mentors as seen in this novel. Lydie and Solomon are enabled to reach towards their full potential because of godly people in their lives.
Be sure and check out the stagecoach riding rules. I loved the “no snoring if you fall asleep.” I found myself laughing aloud several times. What blessed medicine at this time in my life!
I received a copy of the book from Celebrate Lit. I also bought my own copy. No positive review was required, and all opinions are my own.
Notable Quotables:
“You might be worrying when you start to pray, but there’s no way you can pray and keep worrying at the same time.”
“I just hope I’m suitable for the position.” …“You’re suitable for whatever it is God calls you to.”
“Even if Solomon wanted to forget his mistakes, there was one man who would never allow him to do so.”
“…that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
“You don’t have to be someone special to come to Him. As a matter of fact, I think He prefers those who are broken and know they need a Savior. ‘Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.’”
My Rating
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Magnificent!! Such a blessing to read this historical Christian romance at this point in my life! God’s timing is perfect for the book’s characters, and for me.
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Connie’s History Classroom, March 8
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions, March 9
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Giveaway
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
To celebrate her tour, Penny is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
https://promosimple.com/ps/24949/love-s-new-beginnings-celebration-tour-giveaway
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions 
Hello Becky!
Thank you so much for your wonderful review of “Love’s New Beginnings”. I’m honored you enjoyed reading Lydie and Solomon’s story. I also love the graphic you made with the old stagecoach and so appreciate you being a part of the blog tour. Have a wonderful rest of your week!
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Penney,
My father just transitioned to Jesus’s House last week. I enjoy your stories any time, but what a blessing to have one to read right now!! Thank you so much for this great blessing!!☺️
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Great story and pretty book cover.
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Anita,
Yes, to both! Enjoy! I sure did! ☺️
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thanks for your review and posting today. I would love to read one of her books. they sound so intriguing and beautiful. I love this cover. I find that covers will say a lot about the character and the book
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Lori,
The right cover can make or break a book, can’t it?! Hope you get a chance to enjoy Love’s New Beginnings!!
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Becky, please accept my heartfelt condolences. I, too, have been thankful for stories such as Penny’s during certain times in my life. I look forward to reading Love’s New Beginnings. I’m trying to imagine Solomon’s reaction when he realizes that Lydie is the teacher—and she certainly is not elderly and crotchety.
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Roxanne,
Thank you!!
This is such a sweet, heart-warming story. My reaction to Love’s New Beginnings is similar to that of reading Janette Oke’s When Calls the Heart when it first came out. A story I could read over and over and still get the warm fuzzies!
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This sounds like a fun story! I can relate to needing books like this at certain times.
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Emma,
Love’s New Beginning is fun! I just discovered Penny released a new book today( I’m a mite behind lately) called Dreams of the Heart!
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