{"id":26126,"date":"2020-10-24T19:55:28","date_gmt":"2020-10-25T00:55:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=26126"},"modified":"2020-10-24T19:55:28","modified_gmt":"2020-10-25T00:55:28","slug":"legacy-of-honor-by-renae-brumbaugh-green","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.daysongreflections.com\/?p=26126","title":{"rendered":"Legacy of Honor by Renae Brumbaugh Green"},"content":{"rendered":"

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MY REVIEW:<\/strong><\/p>\n

Legacy of Honor<\/strong> is a truly beautiful story of faith and honor yet the tale contains many ugly scenes as it develops. A vivid illustration of how the choices a person makes can affect their own life as well as the lives of others, this book has the potential to impact future choices made by its readers.<\/p>\n

Two families have major roles in this narrative and the families could not be more different. One family is a simple one with a strong faith and their actions honor their beliefs. They may not be wealthy but they are content with their life and at peace with the Lord. The other family is wealthy and powerful yet always seems to want more and to hold grudges and resentment against those they consider their enemies.<\/p>\n

From these families come Riley Stratton and Emma Monroe who have been friends since childhood. Emma is as good as gold and has followed in her late mother\u2019s footsteps in her love and care for others. Although Riley is a Stratton, somehow he has managed to avoid the arrogant and callous attitude of his father and brother. He loves them both but is uncomfortable taking part in their activities.<\/p>\n

This book held me captive from the very beginning with its gripping narrative, true-to-life characters, and steady pace. As Riley and Emma face difficult choices, tragedy and faith eventually lead them to victory. Legacy of Honor<\/strong> is a must read in my opinion.\"\"<\/a><\/p>\n

I voluntarily reviewed a digital copy of this book provided by Celebrate Lit. A favorable review was not required. All views expressed are my own.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

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ABOUT THE BOOK:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Book: <\/strong>Legacy of Honor<\/p>\n

Author: <\/strong>Renae Brumbaugh Green<\/p>\n

Genre: <\/b> Christian Historical Romance<\/p>\n

Release Date: <\/strong> Nov, 2020<\/p>\n

Click here<\/a> to get your copy!<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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He\u2019s been raised to carry on the legacy. <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

After her mother\u2019s untimely death, Emma Monroe\u2019s dreams to become a teacher are dashed. She takes a job as maid and cook at the local Stratton Ranch, where she endures humiliation and hardship in order to provide for her ailing father and younger brother. Only Riley Stratton, her childhood friend and heir to the Stratton fortune, sees her heart. When she\u2019s asked to care for Skye, the young half-Indian girl most family members refuse to claim, Emma finally finds the purpose she craves.<\/p>\n

Riley Stratton has it all, or so it seems. Growing up as the youngest son of the rich and powerful John Stratton, Riley stands to inherit a legacy of greatness in the Stratton Ranch. On the surface, his family looks like they have it all, but manipulation, deceit, and an ever-present quest for power leave him desperate for change. Yet his father has made it clear: do things the Stratton way, or face alienation and disinheritance.<\/p>\n

As Riley and Emma choose between honor, dreams, and expectations\u2014not to mention the love they can no longer deny\u2014their first steps prove how quickly the situation can spin into danger. When their best efforts threaten the lives and hopes of those closest to them, it becomes clear the decisions they make will change the course of their lives forever.<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE AUTHOR:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"\"Renae Brumbaugh Green<\/strong> is an ECPA Bestselling Author, award-winning humor columnist, and wannabe superhero. She lives in Texas with her handsome, country-boy husband, four nearly-perfect children and one nearly-perfect son-in-law, and far too many animals. When she\u2019s not writing, Renae teaches online classes and tries to be rugged without chipping her nail polish.<\/p>\n

MORE FROM RENAE:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I\u2019ve been writing this book for more than a decade!<\/p>\n

In 2008, my dear friend and writing mentor, Chip Ricks, shared a book idea with me. Loosely based on her own family history, she wanted to write a story about two brothers\u2014one who chose to live for Christ, the other who didn\u2019t. She wanted to follow that family through the generations, to show the impact of that one choice, on the people who came behind.<\/p>\n

She just had one problem. Chip was a brilliant writer, but she wasn\u2019t a fiction writer. \u201cWill you help me write this book?\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, Chip was in her 80s at the time. She was a mother, a grandmother, to me in the faith. If she\u2019d asked me to paint the moon pink, I\u2019d have given it my best shot. For several years, Chip and I worked together on several versions of the book. We only ever got through the first few chapters, and we\u2019d change our minds about the characters or the situations. Finally, one day she smiled at me. She said, \u201cYou know, Renae. This is your book. I know I whispered the idea to you, but I always wanted you to be the one to write it. I\u2019m getting too old to work on this . . . please take it. It\u2019s your story.\u201d<\/p>\n

Soon after, she moved across the country to live with her daughter. We stayed connected via phone calls and Facebook, until eventually, she stopped responding. We lost touch. I continued to write the book\u2014Chip\u2019s book. Now my book. I\u2019d work on it a while, then put it away for several months, even a few years at one point. In 2017, I finished what would become the first final draft. I fiddled with it more, here and there, but I hung onto it until I met Misty Beller, my publisher at Wild Heart.<\/p>\n

I submitted the book to her, and she accepted it, right away! Then the editor got hold of it. God bless Erin Taylor Young! She was brutal, in the best possible way. I spent weeks (months?) making the suggested changes, and each one made the book so much better. The day I turned in those final edits to my publisher, I opened up Facebook. There, on Chip\u2019s FB page, was a note to all her friends.<\/p>\n

From one of her children.<\/p>\n

She\u2019d gone to see her Heavenly Father.<\/p>\n

I sat there, frozen, looking at my screen, big fat tears tracking my cheeks. How was it possible that on the day the book was complete, I learned of her death? She was so instrumental in my walk of faith, and in my path as a writer. It was almost like the Holy Spirit wanted me to know . . . this particular journey was now complete.<\/p>\n

I hope you enjoy this book, book one in a trilogy, for it is very close to my heart. And I hope you learn from the actions of two brothers, so many years ago, that our choices have an impact on our own lives, and on the lives of those who follow us.<\/p>\n

\u2014Renae Brumbaugh Green<\/p>\n

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BLOG STOPS:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Among the Reads<\/span><\/a>, October 16<\/p>\n

Through the Lens of Scripture<\/span><\/a>, October 16<\/p>\n

The Christian Fiction Girl<\/span><\/a>, October 17<\/p>\n

deb\u2019s Book Review<\/span><\/a>, October 17<\/p>\n

Debbie\u2019s Dusty Deliberations<\/span><\/a>, October 18<\/p>\n

Labor Not in Vain<\/span><\/a>, October 18<\/p>\n

Texas Book-aholic<\/span><\/a>, October 19<\/p>\n

Genesis 5020<\/span><\/a>, October 19<\/p>\n

Vicky Sluiter<\/span><\/a>, October 20<\/p>\n

lakesidelivingsite<\/span><\/a>, October 20<\/p>\n

Betti Mace<\/span><\/a>, October 21<\/p>\n

Sara Jane Jacobs<\/span><\/a>, October 21<\/p>\n

ABBA\u2019s Prayer Warrior Princess<\/span><\/a>, October 22<\/p>\n

Sodbusterliving<\/span><\/a>, October 22<\/p>\n

Older & Smarter?<\/span><\/a>, October 23<\/p>\n<\/td>\n

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Jeanette\u2019s Thoughts<\/span><\/a>, October 23<\/p>\n

For Him and My Family<\/span><\/a>, October 24<\/p>\n

Lighthouse Academy<\/a>, October 24 (Guest Review from Marilyn Ridgway)<\/p>\n

Inklings and notions<\/span><\/a>, October 25<\/p>\n

Daysong Reflections<\/span><\/a>, October 25<\/p>\n

Locks, Hooks and Books<\/span><\/a>, October 26<\/p>\n

Simple Harvest Reads<\/a>, October 26 (Guest Review from Donna Cline)<\/p>\n

Artistic Nobody<\/a>, October 27 (Guest Review from Joni Truex)<\/p>\n

Splashes of Joy<\/span><\/a>, October 27<\/p>\n

Ashley\u2019s Bookshelf<\/span><\/a>, October 28<\/p>\n

Adventures Of a Travelers Wife<\/span><\/a>, October 28<\/p>\n

Connie\u2019s History Classroom<\/a>, October 29<\/p>\n

Pause for Tales<\/span><\/a>, October 29<\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

GIVEAWAY:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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To celebrate her tour, Renae is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card!!<\/p>\n

Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.<\/p>\n

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