Bøger af Lorna Faith

Annaveta Travotsky, a young girl in 1913 Russia, is poised at the dawn of womanhood. In the span of a few short weeks, Annaveta finds her world turned upside down. Prevailing over trauma, tragedy and loss she moves on, but the guilt and rejection she carries from past abusive relationships, cause her to struggle with feelings of unworthiness. Her heart holds her back from receiving the love of the one man who longs to protect her. As her past catches up with her, Annaveta flees to St. Petersburg, a place where she seeks safety. However, unrest in Russia makes the country ripe for an uprising, where terrorist groups like the Black Hand are flourishing. In the middle of this city filled with turmoil and rebellion, Annaveta and Alex discover a murderous plot devised by members of the Black Hand. When terrorists threaten their lives, she faces a choice: Hold onto the lies of her past or Believe in the power of love.

Inspired by a true story.Heartbroken and afraid, a lonely orphan girl is suddenly thrust into a large family as they journey far away from home to pioneer land and struggle to survive the harsh wilderness of the Canadian North.Still reeling from the loss of her beloved mother, Kanata makes the long journey with the large Woodhaven family from Saskatchewan to northern British Columbia. Each family member will have their hearts tested, and out of necessity be forced to make sacrifices as they set out to tame this wild land, forge a new path and make the wilderness a home. In this first story, of a 7 book middle grade fiction series, Kanata must face her fears of abandonment and rejection to somehow find her place among strangers in the Woodhaven family and the small community of Red Maple Creek.Will Kanata survive this harsh land and discover that for which her heart longs for most of all... acceptance, belonging and love?

A girl who just wants to belong. A group of terrorists who just want to end her. It's Russia 1914, and all is in upheaval. A poor, peasant girl, Annaveta Travotsky discovers she is no longer safe. Orphaned at a young age after the suspicious deaths of her parents, she's once again tormented by the terrorist group known as the Black Hand. Annaveta flees, with her best friend Alex Wagner, to her wealthy aunt and uncle's home in Odessa. She hopes to find a safe haven and instead uncovers a murderous plot. Alex is loathe to leave the woman he loves alone and unprotected, but her family pressures him to join the war effort. With his loyalties in question while his fears for Annaveta consume him, a tragedy rocks Odessa and seals his fate, forcing him to join the Imperial Russian Navy. With Alex at war and Annaveta unprotected, the Black Hand is free to operate unchecked in Odessa. Against the backdrop of corruption, murder and greed, Annaveta and Alex must fight for their lives to uncover the truth, protect their loved ones, and escape unharmed - before it's too late. Anchoring Annaveta is Book 2 in the Russia to Canada Historical Romantic Suspense series. If you like Romance, bloodthirsty terrorists, and friends who must fight like family, then you'll love Lorna Faith's latest entry in the heart-pounding historical romance. Buy Anchoring Annaveta to continue Annaveta and Alex's journey today!