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Hi, reader friends! Today, we welcome back our author friend Roseanna White as part of a book tour for her latest release!
about the book
Book: A Song Unheard
Author: Roseanna M. White
Release date: January 2, 2018
Genre: Christian Historical Fiction
Willa Forsythe is both a violin prodigy and top-notch thief, which make her the perfect choice for a crucial task at the outset of World War I—to steal a cypher from a famous violinist currently in Wales.
Lukas De Wilde has enjoyed the life of fame he’s won—until now, when being recognized nearly gets him killed. Everyone wants the key to his father’s work as a cryptologist. And Lukas fears that his mother and sister, who have vanished in the wake of the German invasion of Belgium, will pay the price. The only light he finds is in meeting the intriguing Willa Forsythe.
But danger presses in from every side, and Willa knows what Lukas doesn’t—that she must betray him and find that cypher, or her own family will pay the price as surely as his has.
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my thoughts
This story fills my reader heart up to the tippy top ???? and includes many of my most loved story elements! From the intriguing historical setting to ample humor which provides levity amid tense and dangerous situations, there are so many emotions and angles to explore! Let’s start with some witty and flirtatious banter, shall we?!
(Willa) “You’re an idiot, Lukas De Wilde.”
(Lukas) “You and your sweet talk. Is it any wonder I am smitten?”
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Willa Forsythe has a firecracker personality but when it comes to taking care of her family, she knows how to play it cool and get the job done. To protect herself from the depth of pain and struggle which she has endured in the past, Willa maintains a veritable fortress around her heart but potential suitors have to make it past her prickly demeanor, boundless sass, and independent spirit first! Patience and longsuffering are essential!
Lukas De Wilde has the well-deserved reputation of a ladies man but at his core, he is a family man and determined to find and protect his mother and sister. When war separates him from his family, Lukas’s life is shaken to its foundation (which is a very good thing when a person’s not livin’ right!) I love the way he wholeheartedly and persistently pursues Willa despite the fact she is usually glaring and/or growling at him.
It takes a special kind of twitterpated hero to pursue a lady who consistently calls him an idiot. The decadent icing on this luscious cake of a story is the inclusion of genuinely loving sibling relationships and loads of authentic redeeming grace and faith in action! I highly recommend this series and can’t wait to learn more about Barclay in his story!
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher and was under no obligation to post a review. The opinions expressed are my own.
about the author
Roseanna M. White is a bestselling, Christy Award nominated author who has long claimed that words are the air she breathes. When not writing fiction, she’s homeschooling her two kids, editing, designing book covers, and pretending her house will clean itself.
Roseanna is the author of a slew of historical novels that span several continents and thousands of years. Spies and war and mayhem always seem to find their way into her books…to offset her real life, which is blessedly ordinary. You can learn more about her and her stories on her website!
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guest post from Roseanna M. White
I started playing the piano when I was 7. I didn’t discover any long-dormant genius or anything, but I liked it. When my sister quit, I kept playing. In middle school, I switched teachers, and moving from the lady at my church that I knew so well to someone who was just my piano teacher made a difference in how I applied myself. It deepened my love of music.
We all know how some random moments stand out forever in our memory. One such for me happened on the school bus. I was sitting with my best friend, talking about the new piano piece I was learning. “Via Delorosa” means Road of Sorrow, and it’s a song that tells musically about Jesus’ journey to Golgotha—ending with the faint chime of the nails being driven into his palms. As my beloved Mrs. Peto went through this song with me the night before, I remember her circling a D♯ that I’d missed and saying how important that note was. That it made the whole line weep.
That it would make the hearers weep. An epiphany so huge I had to share it with my friend. A well placed sharp could make music weep! Who knew?
That was but one lesson Mrs. Peto taught me in how music could evoke things words never could. A woman of strong faith, she also taught me how a song could preach the Gospel. Music can be medicine. It can be hope. It can be tears. It can be truth. Music can be Jesus to a hurting heart that turns its back on words.
This is a lesson I never forgot, and I had it always in mind as I was writing A Song Unheard. In this story, both my hero and heroine are musicians—violinists. But Willa (who is SO STUBBORN) wouldn’t listen to words of faith from any of the people in her life “suddenly spouting such nonsense.”
But then, in her darkest hour, she hears a slip of melody. And she realizes it’s the Lord.
I pray as readers move through the story of Willa Forsythe—violin prodigy and top-notch thief—that their spirits’ ears hear more than words, more than just a story. I pray they hear the Lord whispering that ultimate song. The one that says, “I love you.”
Want to hear the song Willa eventually wrote in the book? You can! The violin music in this trailer is officially dubbed “Willa’s Song” and written specifically for this book. I hope you enjoy it!
A Song Unheard ~ Book Trailer from WhiteFire TV on Vimeo.
giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Roseanna is giving away a Grand Prize Package of a signed copy of the book as well as a lovely album of soothing songs based on the Scriptures called Hidden in My Heart (winner’s choice of CD or digital download)!!
Be sure to comment on this post before you enter to claim 9 extra entries!
See what other readers are saying and earn additional entries by checking out other stops on the tour schedule!
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What say YOU, reader friends?
Does music touch your heart in a special way?
Faithfully Bookish 
It sounds like a very interesting and intriguing book 🙂
Thank you Beth for sharing!
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Definitely! You’re welcome!
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Music can be very powerful! Sometimes a song can give me chills.
A beautiful worship song or a powerful patriotic song come to mind…
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Agreed!
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I’m super excited to read this new novel from Roseanna White! A Song Unheard sounds like another great story by a wonderful author set in my favorite time period!
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Absolutely!
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I’m so excited to read this! It sounds so good!
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Yay! I really enjoyed it (in case you didn’t notice) 😉
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Awesome review! Can’t wait to read this! 🙂
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Thank you, Becky!
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Thank you for the wonderful review of “A Song Unheard”. This book is definitely on my TBR list. I enjoyed the guest post from the author – Roseanna M. White and the book trailer.
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I loved it! It was my first book of 2018 🙂 The banter was just so much fun 🙂
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Great way to kick off 2018! I agree, I love the banter so much!
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I’m so excited that this story has been released! I’ve been watching & waiting for months & cant wait to read it!
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It is definitely worth the wait!
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I’m very excited to read this book !!
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I look forward to reading more of your books.
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Happy reading!
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I cannot wait to read this story. Music touches the heart in a special way.
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Yes! Enjoy!
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The “Hidden in my Heart” CD is just what I need right now. As they say, nothing soothes the savage beast like music does.
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I am kicking myself for missing the opportunity to join in on this tour. I absolutely adored A Name Unknown and have been eagerly awaiting the release of Willa’s story. I’m so glad to read that it doesn’t disappoint. This is definitely near the top of my TBR list.
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It exceeded my expectations!
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Music does help me, if it’s the right kind. I really enjoy Christian contemporary music and find it can help lift my spirits and make me feel happier and even more productive. I also enjoy listening to instrumental music at bedtime. I’m really looking forward to reading A Song Unheard since I very much enjoyed A Name Unknown.
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Beautiful review and post, Beth! I’m reading this book now and loving it. I love music, especially if it’s calming music. William Joseph’s CD Be Still and The Piano Guys are some of my favorites.
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Piano Guys are among our favorites as well!
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I can’t wait to read this! Music moves me deeply, and I’m excited to see how it affects Willa too.
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I enjoy music and knew that I wanted my daughters to take lessons of some sort. My oldest took piano, my middle took violin and my youngest is still taking flute lessons. I love listening to them play.
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I’m sure your home is full of joyful noises! How wonderful!
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I have heard such good things about Roseanna White’s books, but have not read one. This is on my “do it” list for 2018.
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That’s an excellent goal!
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Though I’m not a music aficionado, it always surprises me how much it is tied to my emotions and memories.
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Same here!
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Wonderful review Beth!
I enjoyed the book trailer and the guest post by Roseanna White! I so agree with her about music and love to listen to inspirational music (which I do all day, every day).
I have A Name Unknown sitting on the table by my reading chair waiting for me to get to it (I have to finish the one I am currently reading first). I have patiently…well, maybe not so patiently 😉 …waited for this book ever since I read A Name Unknown. It is set in what has become one of my favorite time periods! I love Roseanna White’s books!
Blessings, Tina
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Oh, big oops….that should be….I have A Song Unheard sitting on the table by my reading chair…
Blessings, Tina
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their banter ❤
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“Music can be medicine. It can be hope. It can be tears. It can be truth. Music can be Jesus to a hurting heart that turns its back on words.”
Love this! Looks like a great book!
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It is so so good!
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It sounds like a good story. I love that the two main characters banter! 😀
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Hehehe! I love banter!
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The story sounds like a great book to read. Thank you for a chance to win this great book and cd to boot, wow.
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Our author friends are so generous!
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