About the Book
Book: Labor of Love
Author: Marguerite Martin Gray
Narrated: Christa DelSorbo
Genre: Christian Historical Romance
Release Date: September 21, 2023
Something sinister lurks in Pitti Palace.
Despite having spent eight years as companion to her cousins, Ana Geovani still questions her role and place in the Medici household. This uncertainty compounds and alarms as her cousin’s marriage approaches and a marriage is arranged for Ana.
With no say in her own future, fear and despair dulls even the splendor of the gardens she holds so dear.
As the newest under-gardener at the palace, Marco Rossi should have everything he’s dreamed of—beautiful gardens to tend and master architects and gardeners to learn from. Yet a secret mission threatens his peace of mind, his position, and even the love of Ana. Although God is always with him, reminding him of a bigger plan, Marco feels the weight of the consequences he will face if he challenges a Medici member.
The desires of men and women, both royal and common, create costly dilemmas and potential disasters of hearts and souls. What will it take for Marco and Ana to prevail against everything driving them apart?
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About the Author
Marguerite Martin Gray is the author of the Revolutionary Faith series, Gardens in Time series, and Room for Love in the Suamalie Islands series. She enjoys researching and studying history. An avid traveler and reader, she teaches French and Spanish. She currently lives in North Louisiana with her husband and rescue pets. Her two adult children and two grandsons keep her up to date and young.
More from Marguerite
My audio book experience.
Do you enjoy audio books? They have become special companions since I now work at home. My first experience with audio books involved cassettes on long road trips which morphed into CDs. I would purchase the ones I knew I could listen to again or pass on to someone else. The library became a source to fulfill my burgeoning habit.
It took me a while to consider audible books as a “reading” endeavor. But when I really thought about it, I changed my mind. As I listen, I am challenged with new and old vocabulary words where I must deduce the meaning from the context. My concentration is zeroed in on the story unless I miss some strategic details similar to straying on a page and not knowing what is going on. I have the same euphoric reaction as the plot unfolds.
Now, I’m never without an audio book. When I was offered the opportunity to have Labor of Love presented in audio format, my heart quivered knowing what joy it could bring to readers while doing housework, caring for loved ones, or relaxing in a comfy chair. I hope you enjoy this format as much as I do.
Happy reading!
Blog Stops
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, February 7
Texas Book-aholic, February 8
By the Book, February 9
Jodie Wolfe – Stories Where Hope and Quirky Meet, February 10 (Author Interview)
Devoted To Hope, February 10
Exploring the Written Word, February 11
Locks, Hooks and Books, February 12
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, February 13
For the Love of Literature, February 14 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, February 15
Holly’s Book Corner, February 16
By The Book, February 17 (Author Interview)
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, February 18
Back Porch Reads, February 19
Artistic Nobody, February 20 (Author Interview)
Mary Hake, February 20
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Marguerite is giving away the grand prize package of a $25 Amazon gift card and an audiobook or eBook 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/29c50/labor-of-love-audiobook-celebration-tour-giveaway
My Review
Labor of Love is the first installment from Marguerite Martin Gray’s Gardens in Time series. I have loved previous books from this author and was excited to have an opportunity to read the beginning of this new series. I was far from being disappointed. I really enjoyed Ana and Marco’s story and getting to know them. There was adventure and romance that I love to read in a book. It is not a very long book to read and had no problem reading it all in one sitting. It was great.
Labor of Love is narrated by Christa DelSorbo. Her performance on bringing this tale to life is superb. She made it so easy to continue to keep listening and she did a wonderful job.
I am giving Labor of Love a very well deserved five plus stars. I highly recommend it for readers who enjoy reading clean historical romance. I can not wait to read book two from the Gardens in Time series.
I received a digital copy of Labor of Love from the publisher. This review is one hundred percent my own honest opinion.
Thank you so much for your review! I think Christa did an excellent job on bringing Ana and Marco to life. Happy reading everyone!
ReplyDeleteThank you so very much for your review. Happy reading everyone!
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