No Journey Too Far

If you enjoyed the first book in the series, then you will be ready to dive in and find Garth and Grace's happily-ever-afters. Even if you haven't read the first book, this book explains enough about Laura and Katie to be able to piece together their journey in the previous book. WWI has ended and Garth travels back to Canada to find his sweetheart and also his long-lost younger sister. Garth's journey and Grace's journey are two subplots in the book that merge into one as the siblings find each other and plan to return to England to join the rest of the family. I really enjoyed getting to know the older and more mature Garth and the love and protectiveness of his Emma is sweet and endearing. There is a bit of suspense in the plot as well when Emma is accused of murder and the family rallies together to prove her innocence. Grace is a relatively new character since she was little when she was separated from her siblings. Adopted into a wealthy family, Grace lacks nothing materially but desires acceptance and love. Her hidden identity as a British Home child and Emma's cruel treatment simply because she is one as well is eye-opening to the prejudice and injustice that these children suffered even after crossing an ocean to start a life with supposedly better opportunities. Rob's gentle patience and kindness is wonderful and his affection for Grace is heart-warming. I loved catching up with Andrew from the first book, as well as Laura and Katie. If you enjoy historical romance, you will definitely enjoy this book. I received the book from WaterBrook Multnomah and was under no obligation to post a positive comment. All opinions are solely my own.

NO JOURNEY TOO FAR by Carrie Turansky In 1909, seven-year-old Grace McCallister along with her fourteen-year-old twin siblings Garth and Katie were all transported from England to Canada, as British Home Children. All three of the children were separated. Garth and Katie each went to a cruel taskmaster who held their indentured servitude papers until they turned 18 or 21. Grace was more fortunate and was taken in by a wealthy couple and raised as their natural daughter. When Grace would ask questions about her past, her adoptive parents always brushed them aside, not wanting to speak of the taboo subject of the British Home Children. Katie and Garth were found by their mother and their older sister Laura. They hired private detectives to try to find their missing baby sister Grace. At 17-years-old, Grace McCallister Hamilton's adopted mother wants to present her to society, so that Grace will be able to attract and snare a wealthy young man. Grace's mother doesn't care what her daughter wants, she says that love is a luxury that Grace cannot afford. Grace's mother insists that Grace keep her identity as a British Home Child a secret, even from the man she marries. Grace is appalled that her entire life before coming to the Hamilton's must be kept a secret. A chance encounter reveals where Grace last came from so she writes the orphanage to see if she can trace anyone from her past. Garth McCallister left his place of indentured servitude and headed off to war. When he left behind his sweetheart Emma, he vowed that nothing would ever keep them apart, when he returned. Yet, when he returns, Emma has disappeared. This is a novel of the past reconciling with the present, of hope, and of limitless love. Highly recommend. I have kindly received a complimentary copy of #nojourneytoofar from #netgalley #carrieturansky @carrieturansky #waterbrookmultnomah #multnomah @multnomah I was under no obligation to post a review.

Fans of author Carrie Turansky and this one, in particular, have waited impatiently for No Journey Too Far, the second in the McAlister Family saga. The wait was worth it; what a wonderful story of grace and faith as Garth travels from England to Canada to search for his sister Grace and Emma, the woman he loves. The British Home Children emigration program of WWI may have seemed a good idea, yet so much heartache and prejudice came as a result of the relocation of the children. The author captures these issues so well. The characters are compelling, unforgettable and Turansky sets them well in a backdrop of astonishing history. Readers who love historical fiction will not want to miss this heartwarming story of love and reunion, filled with drama and mystery. It is a story of faith and recognizing that God is not silent or stingy, withholding his blessings but that He is working behind the scenes to answer our prayers. Wanting to read more about this family, I was sorry to see the story end. I was given a complimentary copy of the book and was not required to write a review. The opinions are my own.