In this delightful episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, we sit down with beloved author Ann H. Gabhart to chat about her latest historical romance, The Pursuit of Elena Bradford. Set in the enchanting resort of Graham Springs in 1842 Kentucky, this story follows Alina—a spirited young woman with a love for art and a heart torn between duty and desire—as she’s sent off to find a wealthy husband and save her family. With a charming cast of suitors, a sister full of sparkle, a touch of mystery (inspired by a real unsolved case!), and a spiritual theme grounded in God’s faithfulness, this novel has it all. Ann shares her writing journey, a bit of Kentucky history, and the Bible verse that inspired Alina’s story. You’ll laugh, swoon, and definitely want to grab this book by the end!
Ann H. Gabhart is the bestselling author of many novels, including The Song of Sourwood Mountain, In the Shadow of the River, When the Meadow Blooms, Along a Storied Trail, An Appalachian Summer, River to Redemption, These Healing Hills, and Angel Sister. She and her husband live on a farm a mile from where she was born in rural Kentucky. Ann enjoys discovering the everyday wonders of nature while hiking in her farm’s fields and woods with her grandchildren and her dogs, Frankie and Marley.
Psalm 37:4, NKJV “Delight yourself also in the Lord, And He shall give you the desires of your heart.”
Ann’s New Book: The Pursuit of Elena Bradford
Nothing would please her family more than her securing an admirable match, but true love and loyalty are harder to come by than she imagined.
At twenty-two, Elena Bradford has never met a man who made her consider marriage. But when her father dies and leaves the family deeply in debt, Elena becomes their only hope. Her mother uses their last funds to take Elena and her younger sister to Graham Springs, Kentucky, where people find healing by drinking the mineral spring water and healthy recreation through the many daily activities–including dances almost every evening.
As her mother schemes to find Elena a wealthy husband, Elena finds herself drawn to two men her mother would never consider. Charming artist Kirby Frazier spends his days drawing and painting the guests, but his real mission is to find a wealthy bride to finance his dream to go west. Melancholy Andrew Harper has come to Graham Springs in need of healing after a broken heart.
When a beautiful young lady shows up at the Springs with no chaperone and a story that seems suspicious, nearly everyone is charmed and intrigued. But when an unexpected tragedy occurs, Elena, Kirby, and Andrew will all be faced with decisions of life, love, and loyalty.
With a Southern flair and a spark of intrigue, this stand-alone clean historical romance will charm readers with masterful artists, colorful dances, a love triangle, and endearing family relationships.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries. You’ll have a chance to get the book at a later time once it officially launches across retailers like Amazon.
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Interview with Allie Pleiter, a bestselling author, speaker, and the creator of the “Chunky Method” for writers. In this episode of The Christian Romance Podcast, Allie shares the powerful story behind her calling to write, how she transitioned from aspiring soap opera villainess to faith-filled novelist, and the inspiration behind her moving True North Springs series. From practical writing tips to deep spiritual encouragement, Allie’s wisdom on healing, hope, and creative momentum will leave you feeling seen, inspired, and ready to tackle your own story—one chunk at a time.
Bestselling international author Allie Pleiter honed her talents in the world of popular fiction, where she still releases multiple books a year. Allie has 70 published titles to her name, and over 1.5 million Allie Pleiter fiction and non-fiction books have been sold around the world.
Her well-known Chunky Method system trains writers at every level to formulate plans and meet deadlines in a way tailored to their unique working style. Allie runs an active coaching practice helping writers and all kinds of creative people be more productive, as well as training productive people to be more creative. Already a national speaker among writing associations, Allie now extends her reach to entrepreneurs, speakers, consultants, and anyone who needs to bolster their productivity and creativity in a demanding marketplace.
Allie is an avid knitter, confirmed coffee junkie and firm believer that “pie makes everything better.” She holds a BS in Speech from Northwestern University and lives in the suburbs of Chicago with her husband and the world’s most adorable dog.
“You, who have shown me great and severe troubles, Shall revive me again, And bring me up again from the depths of the earth.” —Psalm 71:20 (NKJV)
Allie Pleiter’s Book: A Place to Heal
She’s found the perfect place for her camp.
But will he agree to her terms?
Opening a camp for children who’ve dealt with tragedy is former police detective Dana Preston’s main goal in life. After wandering the country, she’s finally found the perfect location—Mason Avery’s expansive Arizona mountainside property. Convincing the widowed dad—and the town—to agree might take a little prayer and a lot of hard work. But Dana’s never backed down from a challenge yet…
Tropes you’ll find inside:
Grumpy/Sunshine
Found Family
Healing Romance
Small Town / Community Setting
Widower Hero
Second Chances
Get your copy today on Amazon or on your favorite retailer site.
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries. You’ll have a chance to get the book at a later time once it officially launches across retailers like Amazon.
I’ll share more updates by joining my free email list and you’ll get all kind of goodies! Visit my website here to sign up
This interview with debut author Rachel Chamberlayne dives deep into the beautiful, complex journey of writing her Christian romance novel, My Grumpy Editor. What began as a light rom-com unexpectedly transformed into a faith-filled story addressing themes of grief, trauma, and redemption. In this heartfelt conversation, Rachel shares how surrendering her writing to God reshaped both her book and her heart. From a sweet poet stepping into a bustling city to a cinnamon roll grumpy editor, Rachel’s story—and Abby’s—reminds us that God’s strength shines brightest in our weakest moments.
Rachel is a wife, stay-at-home mom, writer, and dedicated blogger with a deep love for all things romance. A born-again Christian for nearly a decade, Rachel’s faith is at the heart of everything she writes—infusing her stories with humor, hope, and heartfelt truth. Through her witty and faith-filled romances, she aims to glorify Jesus while offering readers stories that uplift and inspire.
2 Corinthians 12:9 (NKJV) And He said to me, ‘My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.’ Therefore most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil.
Rachel’s New Book: My Grumpy Editor
Abi has met her ultimate bully. But what if it’s not who she thinks it is?
Determined to escape the ghosts of her past, Abi Benson jumps at the chance to skip town when she is offered a ghostwriting position at a prestigious digital marketing firm in the Big City.
When she discovers she’ll be writing for a dream client just two weeks into the job, the opportunity seems almost too good to be true. And when her assigned editor, Philip Baker, informs her of the unfortunate case of mistaken identity that disqualifies her from the running, it turns out that it is.
Desperate to prove herself, Abi strikes up a deal that her broody, enigmatic editor can’t resist. In exchange for keeping her secret about her true identity, she’ll accompany Phil to his brother’s wedding in order to charm his difficult father—who happens to be more distraught over Phil’s recent breakup than he is.
As the guilt over her lie catches up with her, Abi finds comfort in the most unexpected place: her grumpy editor’s surprisingly tender embrace—especially when an assault flips her world upside down and prevents her from revealing the secret she so desperately wants to confess.
Now, hundreds of miles from home and feeling even more distant from God, Abi must summon the courage to face both her fears and her past head on. But will Phil and Abi’s romance survive the storm, or will their differing beliefs extinguish their fragile flame forever?
Thank you so much to everyone who has supported me during the Kickstarter! I’m so grateful for you!
If you missed out on my debut novel Finding Forevermore on Kickstarter, no worries. You’ll have a chance to get the book at a later time once it officially launches across retailers like Amazon.
I’ll share more updates by joining my free email list and you’ll get all kind of goodies! Visit my website here to sign up
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