Guest Post: Jodie Wolfe & Wooing Gertrude

I’m delighted today to welcome author Jodie Wolfe to the blog to talk about what you can expect to find in her new historical romance, Wooing Gertrude!

WOOING GERTRUDE by Jodie Wolfe
SERIES: Burrton Springs Brides #3
GENRE: Historical Romance (Christian)
PUBLISHER: White Rose Publishing
RELEASE DATE: September 15, 2023
PAGES: 298

Enoch Valentine has given up finding peace for his past mistakes. He throws everything he has into being the new part-time deputy in Burrton Springs, Kansas while maintaining the foreman position at a local horse ranch. But when trouble stirs on the ranch, he questions whether he’ s the right man for either job.

Peace has been elusive for most of Gertrude Miller’ s life, especially under the oppressiveness of an overbearing mother. She takes matters into her own hands and sends for a potential husband, while also opening her own dress shop. Gertrude hopes to build a future where she’ ll find peace and happiness.

Will either of them ever be able to find peace?

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What Can Readers Expect from Wooing Gertrude

by Jodie Wolfe, author of Wooing Gertrude

In my new book, Wooing Gertrude, Gertrude Miller is on the verge of all her hopes and dreams coming true. She’s waiting for the stagecoach to arrive with her mail-order groom, and she’s about to open a dress shop. What could possibly go wrong?

Here’s a sneak peek into the first page of Wooing Gertrude.

Burrton Springs, Kansas
August 4, 1877

Gertrude Miller’s life couldn’t get any better. She grinned, patting her pocket. Her fingers traced the two skeleton keys. After months of planning and preparing she finally had moved into her own place a week ago, away from the overbearing reach of her mother. In two days, she’d be opening the clothing shop beneath her apartment.

She studied the trail leading into town hoping for a wisp of dust indicating the stagecoach was on its way, but saw none. Smoothing the light blue flowered fabric of her skirt, Gertrude’s hand settled against her churning stomach. What would George Witt think of her when he arrived? Would he see past her faults and still find her loveable? Would he like the place she picked for them to live?

The many letters he’d written to her crinkled in her reticule, as she clutched it close to her heart. His last missive declared he planned to marry her shortly after arriving. Mama would have a conniption, which was why Gertrude hadn’t breathed a word to her mother that she’d marry tomorrow after the church service. Mama would try to do everything in her power to prevent it. Gertrude didn’t plan to say anything to her until they were sitting side by side in the church. No use creating a stir ahead of time.

Her dress hung from a hook in her new place waiting for the blessed event. She’d spent hours sewing it and adding yards of intricate lace she’d crocheted.

Here’s what the back cover says:

Enoch Valentine has given up finding peace for his past mistakes. He throws everything he has into being the new part-time deputy in Burrton Springs, Kansas while maintaining the foreman position at a local horse ranch. But when trouble stirs on the ranch, he questions whether he’s the right man for either job.

Peace has been elusive for most of Gertrude Miller’s life, especially under the oppressiveness of an overbearing mother. She takes matters into her own hands and sends for a potential husband, while also opening her own dress shop. Gertrude hopes to build a future where she’ll find peace and happiness.

Will either of them ever be able to find peace?

What do you do when peace is elusive?

When Gertrude is faced with a series of obstacles, her peace is nowhere to be found. Have you ever had a time in life when you’ve experienced continual struggles? You know that Scripture promises peace, but it’s difficult to grasp ahold of it. John 14:27 (KJV) says, “Peace I leave with you, my peace I give unto you: not as the world giveth, give I unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” Journey along with Gertrude to find the answers. 😊

Jodie Wolfe creates novels where hope and quirky meet. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers (ACFW), and Faith, Hope, & Love Christian Writers (FHLCW). She’s been a semi-finalist and finalist in various writing contests. A former columnist for Home School Enrichment magazine, her articles can be found online at: Crosswalk, Christian Devotions, and Heirloom Audio. When not writing she enjoys spending time with her husband in Pennsylvania, reading, walking, and being a Grammie. Learn more at www.jodiewolfe.com.

What about you? What makes you want to read Wooing Gertrude by Jodie Wolfe?