About the Book
Book: Reflecting Gold
Author: Cynthia L. Simmons
Genre: Mystery
Release date: June 2021
Peter and Mary Beth Chandler kept their Confederate bank on the gold standard. However, a Confederate officer asked for a loan. He insisted he should be able to repay in Confederate bank notes not backed by gold. If they refuse, he will label them traitors. Should the Chandlers change their loan requirements and risk losing the bank? The entire town questioned their loyalty, especially when the officer turned up dead. Will the Chandlers be court martialed or lose the bank? While facing an impossible situation, they seek God’s guidance and learn to reflect his love.
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About the Author
Cynthia L Simmons is the mother of five grown children, imperfect and down-to-earth, she uses her experience to model grace for all and speaks from the heart of a spiritual mom. Fond of times past, she writes both fiction and nonfiction while combining history and scripture to minister to moms of all ages. However, she has a special place in her heart for young moms and homeschool moms. While she loves writing—books, articles, devotions, and notes—Cynthia also enjoys traveling around the nation speaking to homeschool events, bookstores, libraries, and churches. Plus, conducts writing workshops, and leads retreats. She’s a huge fan of sugar, tea, orchids, purple, re-enactments, friends, and ballroom dancing with her husband. https://clsimmons.com
More from Cynthia
The same year my first book came out, my husband came down with encephalitis. In simple terms, his brain was infected. He’d been sick for several days with a mild headache and temperature, and our doctor thought he had the flu. One morning I watched him slide into the floor as a grand mal seizure ravaged his body. I remember thinking this couldn’t be happening. I’m a nurse, and I was reviewing his medical history in my mind. Seizures didn’t fit with anything on either side of his family, and I wanted to deny what I saw. Needless to say, our life changed dramatically for several years as we walked through dark times. My husband spent 11 days in intermediate intensive care and came home on IV medications. For several weeks he had partial seizures the doctors couldn’t control. However, I learned so much during that time, and I’ve shared lessons from that time. In Reflecting Gold, I demonstrate how we can reflect the beauty of God even in the middle of heartbreak.
Blog Stops
Through the Fire Blogs, September 9 (Author Interview)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, September 9
Texas Book-aholic, September 10
Inklings and notions, September 11
For Him and My Family, September 12
deb’s Book Review, September 13
For the Love of Literature, September 14 (Author Interview)
Ashley’s Clean Book Reviews, September 15
Locks, Hooks and Books, September 16
A Modern Day Fairy Tale, September 17
Because I said so — and other adventures in Parenting, September 18
The Meanderings of a Bookworm, September 19
Musings of a Sassy Bookish Mama, September 20
Library Lady’s Kid Lit, September 21 (Author Interview)
Vicarious Living, September 21
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, September 22
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Cynthia is giving away the grand prize package of a $30 Amazon gift card and a copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for nine extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://promosimple.com/ps/11818/reflecting-gold-celebration-tour-giveaway
My Review
Reflecting Gold is the first book I have read by Cynthia L Simmons. I thought second installment from her Southern Gold series was a good read. Since it is part of a series, I feel that it would been better to have read this first book before reading this one. However, I was able to get enough information to enjoy Peter and Mary Beth’s story. I liked taking this adventure with them.
I am giving Reflecting Gold three and a half stars. I recommend it for readers who enjoy reading clean historical fiction, especially focused on the American Civil War era. I would be interested in reading more by Cynthia L Simmons in the future. This one is definitely worth a read.
I received a copy of Reflecting Gold from the publisher, but was not required to write a positive review. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
Sounds like a book I will enjoy reading.
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ReplyDeleteThis story is set during my favorite history era, so it will be very interesting.
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