Book Giveaway: Teaville Moral Society series by Melissa Jagears
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This week’s book giveaway will run for three weeks and is for the inspirational historical romance series: The Teaville Moral Society series by Jocelyn Green.
What are these books about?
Lydia King knows what it’s like to be in need, so when she joins the Teaville Moral Society, she genuinely hopes to help the town’s poor. But with her father’s debts increasing by the day and her mother growing sicker by the week, she wonders how long it will be until she ends up in the poor house herself. Her best chance at a financially secure future is to impress the politician courting her, and it certainly doesn’t hurt that the moral society’s president is her suitor’s mother. Her first task as a moral society member–to obtain a donation from Nicholas Lowe, the wealthiest man in town–should be easy . . . except he flat-out refuses.
Despite appearances, Nicholas wants to help others but prefers to do it his own way, keeping his charity private. When Lydia proves persistent, they agree to a bargain, though Nicholas has a few surprises up his sleeve. Neither foresee the harrowing complications that will arise from working together. When town secrets are brought to light, this unlikely pair must decide where their beliefs–and hearts–truly align.
Evelyn Wisely has a heart for the orphans of Teaville and works at a local mansion that rescues children out of the town’s red-light district and gives them a place to live. But her desire to help isn’t limited to orphans. The owner of the mansion, Nicholas Lowe, is willing to help her try to get the women working in prostitution out of the district as well–if she can gain the cooperation and support of local businessmen to go against the rest of the community.
David Kingsman has recently arrived in Teaville from Kansas City to help with one of his father’s companies in town. While he plans on staying only long enough to prove his business merit to his father, he’s shown interest in Evelyn’s work and is intrigued enough by her to lend his support to her cause.
They begin with the best of intentions, but soon the complications pile up and Evelyn and David’s dreams look more unattainable every day. When the revelation of a long-held secret creates a seemingly insurmountable rift between them, can they trust God still has a good plan for them despite all that is stacked against them?
In early 1900s Kansas, Mercy McClain, determined to protect Teaville’s children from the bullying she experienced as a child, finds fulfillment working at the local orphanage and serving on the school board. When Aaron Firebrook, the classmate who bothered her more than any other, petitions the board for a teaching position, she’s dead set against him getting the job.
Aaron knows he deserves every bit of Mercy’s mistrust, but he’s returned to his hometown a changed man and is seeking to earn forgiveness of those he wronged. He doesn’t expect Mercy to like him, but surely he can prove he now has the best interests of the children at heart.
Will resentment and old wounds hold them back, or can Mercy and Aaron put the past behind them in time to face the unexpected threats to everything they’re working for?
Check out my book reviews for this series HERE
Where can learn more about this author and their books?
Melissa Jagears, author website
Giveaway
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40 Comments
Connie Scruggs
Something to benefit the children and families in the community. Maybe a place to go after school to study and get help with homework, and pursue creative activities like art and music.
Loraine
Very nice Connie. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Deana
My building is for animals that need to find a forever home
Loraine
Awww. Thanks for sharing Deana. 🙂
Faith Creech
My building will be used as a library. Reading is so important for people of every age.
Loraine
Oh, I love that Faith. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Sarah Taylor
My building will be for a food and clothing pantry to help feed and cloth many of families that are less fortune than others! Thank you so much for this amazing book giveaway! Have a Blessed week Loraine.
Loraine
That’s a great idea Sarah. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Jan Stetson
Definitely a library with a huge section of Christian books!
Loraine
I know I’d love that Jan. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Natalya Lakhno
Otphanage!
Loraine
Another good idea Natalya. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Patty
I would open a shelter for abused women and their children.
Loraine
That’s a good idea Patty. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Perrianne Askew
I would donate it as a senior center with a CF library, meeting rooms, a media room with computers and a big screen for movies, a small stage for special events, and a sewing center to make quilts for our regional pregnancy resource centers. We only get to use our quilting room once a month and I don’t think we have many senior centers here.
Loraine
Wow, that is a pretty big plan Perrianne. Your town would definitely be blessed. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Maryann
I would love to see a special needs day program for those who need care and socialization during the day.
Loraine
Another great idea Maryann. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Gail Hollingsworth
My building will house several floors with a coffee shop, bookstore and crochet/knitting area for those that want to meet together to work on their various projects.
Loraine
Ok, I need to come to your town Gail. 😉 Thanks for sharing.
Connie Lee
I would donate a building for seniors wanting to have a little fun with socializing, a little dancing, and games.
Loraine
Thanks for commenting Connie. 🙂
bn100
childcare center
Linda Moffitt
An Affordable Daycare (hopefully I could find funding to help) for people who don’t get any help already
Loraine
Thanks for commenting Linda. 🙂
Loraine
Thanks for commenting bn100. 🙂
Sally Davison
Boys and Girls club for after school.
Loraine
Sounds great Sally. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Caryl Kane
A community building that all residents could enjoy.
Loraine
Love that Caryl. 🙂 Thanks for sharing.
Emily
A library
Loraine
Thanks for commenting Emily. 🙂
Shelia Hall
library
Loraine
Thanks for commenting Shelia. 🙂
susan atkins
I would like the building to be used for a shelter for abused women-there is a great need for this and I would hope this would help a woman to be able to get away from an abusive situation and get help to start a better and safer life for herself
Loraine
Very admirable Susan. Thanks for sharing. 🙂
Lisa Harness
A library, of course. Or possibly a place for meals for people
Loraine
Thanks for commenting Lisa. 🙂
Julie T
I would build a community center with room for groups to meet (especially to craft) with alibrary space and large teaching garden area. I’d love to see it used for all ages: toddlers through seniors!
Loraine
That all sounds great Julie. Thanks for sharing. 🙂