Designs of the Heart

The first Christian fiction book I ever read was Yankee Bride, by Jane Peart. Since then I have read all except one of the American Bride series by Mrs. Peart. This is a wonderful series, but Yankee Bride continues to be my favorite. In an updated release of the series, Yankee Bride was incorporated with Rebel Bride. If you can purchase an old copy of both, where they are not combined, I recommend that you do.The entire series weaves interesting characters and moral values. But the books do not preach. In other words, the positive expressions of faith come out of the stories themselves.Meet Rose Meredith Montrose in Yankee Bride. You will love her. And then you will want to read about the brides of Montclair before her and after her.

When I began to read this book, I couldn't put it down. You feel a part of the daily life of the character, and feel their joy and pain. Definitely a book to be passed around as well as passed down to generations of mothers, sisters and daughters. I can only pray that there will be a sequel soon to follow!