Pint of No Return by Dana Mentink

"My Heart Belongs in the Shenandoah Valley"

          by: Andrea Boeshaar

Journey into the Shenandoah Valley of 1816 where...
With Very Little Left of the Family Farm, Lily May be Forced into a Loveless Marriage.

Captain McAlister “Mac” Albright has purchased land in the Shenandoah Valley. However, the land belongs to Lillyanna Laughlin—or so she erroneously thinks. Mac sets her straight and despite a poor start, the two become friends. . .if only he were financially stable to offer her more.

When Lily’s life is threatened and his whole future goes up in flames, Mac truly becomes a man without means, and Lily is forced to make the impossible choice between a loveless marriage with a man twice her age or the man who has shown her what true love could be. How can she choose between love and economic security? Her family is depending on her. Is her heart destined to break?

Journey into Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley of 1816 where a woman’s dreams and future happiness are on the line.

MY THOUGHTS:

           

 I always enjoy Andrea's books. This is such a great story. Lilly is a sweetheart and trusting, too trusting. Her two brothers are ornery but adorable. Mac becomes her neighbor but fights any attraction to her. She can't resist him, his charm or his being her knight in shining armor. Elliott, oh he made me so mad, I hoped Mac would knock his lights out. 

 I hope there is a 2nd book.  You will too when you read this book.

Blessings,

Karen Hadley

Rating:5*

"I received a complimentary copy of this book from Barbour Publishing and was under no obligation to post a review."

Andrea Boeshaar has been married for nearly 40 years. She and her husband have 3 wonderful sons, 1 beautiful daughter-in-law, and 5 precious grandchildren. 

Andrea's publishing career began in 1994 when her first novel was released by Heartsong Presents (Barbour Publishing). She went on to write numerous romances for the book club and was voted one of the line's "Favorite Authors" several times over. 

Over the years, Andrea has written books for such publishers as Summerside Press, Guideposts, Charisma House/Realms, and Lighthouse Publishing of the Carolinas. Andrea's book "A Thousand Shall Fall: A Civil War Novel" is set in the beautiful Shenandoah Valley in 1864. Through the efforts of the Seymour Agency, it is contracted with Kregel Publications and released in the autumn of 2015. Additionally, Andrea contracted with the Prism Book Group for a collection of 3 romantic novellas called "Seasons of Love." Her latest book, "Too Deep For Words: A Civil War Novel" is book 2 in her Shenandoah Valley Saga. 

In 2000, Andrea co-founded ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) with author Lynn Coleman and served on the organization's advisory board for a number of years. Although no longer in leadership, Andrea maintains her membership in the organization and her local ACFW-WISE chapter. 

Andrea worked as a literary agent under the tutelage of Joyce Hart and the Hartline Agency. Andrea saw much success. But in 2007, Andrea realized she was more of a coach than literary agent. She earned her certification in Christian life coaching. Now she is the purveyor of Steeple View Coaching for Writers. Recognizing one of her client's gifts and potential, Andrea wrote a novella with debut author Christina Miller called "One Way to the Altar" (Convenient Brides Collection). The anthology made its way to #15 on the ECPA's Bestseller List for August.

For a complete listing of Andrea's books, and information about her business, log onto: www.andreaboeshaar.com