The Ties That Bind Tour & Giveaway
About the Book
Book: The Ties That Bind
Author: Jane Bayly Vaughan
Genre: Historical Fiction
Release Date: April 14, 2026
In 1830s Cornwall, Grace Bayly faces unimaginable events that threaten the survival of her family. Her father and half of her large family are an ocean away and her mother and remaining siblings are poised to follow. As hardships close in, hopes of a new beginning grow distant. She must summon fortitude borne of love and sacrifice to hold her family together. Amid the unyielding grip of loss and grief, Grace steels herself to persist as she faces the ultimate challenge that threatens to break her.
Will Grace find the strength she needs to ensure her family survives?
A poignant tale of loyalty, resilience, and the enduring bonds that shape a woman’s courage when everything she cherishes is at stake.
Inspired by real people and events.
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About the Author
Jane’s love of God and family permeates her life, including her passion to share stories rooted in genealogy and history. She weaves the theme of family into the fabric of her historical fiction and dives deep, by writing about true events and people.
Using her 20+ years of experience in genealogy research as a family historian, Jane has written articles and short stories. She was awarded a travel grant by the Cornish American Heritage Society and visited Cornwall to walk in the footsteps of her ancestors and research her roots.
Jane has won several awards for her writing, and invites readers to experience timeless lessons of faith, resilience, and heritage that echo from the past into our lives today.
She makes her home in the beautiful lowcountry of South Carolina with her husband of 45+ years. They have two grown children, and lots of cats.
To learn more about Jane, visit her at JaneBaylyVaughan.com and sign up for her newsletter to receive an award-winning short story that will introduce you to the series A Story of Grace.
More from Jane
I have been a long-time family historian for over twenty years. When COVID hit, I was at a crossroads and could choose the next grand adventure. As I took stock, I revisited a question that had nagged me on and off for some time: how do I ensure the family history is not forgotten? Around that time, a friend of mine invited me to observe a writer’s group. I accepted her invitation, and after one meeting, I became a member of Word Weavers International. I knew that writing stories about my ancestors would generate interest among my relatives.
I faced a learning curve and dedicated myself to writing brief scenes as submissions each month. At first, I considered this venture as something fun, not to be taken seriously, but after several months, someone I respect encouraged me, and so I applied myself. As my writing improved and my research continued, I thought of my fourth great-grandmother from Cornwall. A story formed, and I wrote all my submissions to the writer’s group about her in a fictional narrative. After a year or two attending the writer’s group, I was suffering from imposter syndrome and needed encouragement from sources who were not familiar with me. I wrote a short story and entered it into a contest as validation to either continue writing or quit altogether.
I attended the Florida Christian Writers Conference in 2024 and sat white-knuckled as they announced the short story winners. They announced third place first, and I didn’t win, so I almost stopped listening because I assumed I hadn’t placed at all. They announced second place, and of course, someone else won. Then the announcer paused and explained that the first-place winning piece was so good they said it was ready for publication. The words, “In first place is ’Becoming Grace’ by Jane Vaughan,” shocked me! That was a God moment, and I realized He was offering me a partnership.
Driven by my love for family history, I found my next grand adventure: partnering with my Creator to create stories that help us remember the resilience and sacrifices of our ancestors and how their lives affect us today. Ultimately, my stories are about how important it is to love each other. The Ties That Bind is the first book in the series A Story of Grace.
MY REVIEW
A beautiful story that captures the essence of family. I enjoyed following Grace and her faithfulness. The author captures the time period with research as well as accounts from her own family history. It was difficult as a family to survive the many challenges they battled but their strength and faith never wavered.
Grace and her husband have their hands full raising children while working just to make ends meet. What is so beautiful in this story is the raw emotions that are felt throughout the story. Grace tries to keep her dream of joining her own family in America quiet because she doesn’t want to make her husband feel like he isn’t doing a good job. Oh but the promises of a new beginning keep Grace torn as she receives letters from her father in America.
I was thinking as I read the story how difficult familes had when they heard how America was like a promise land. The many opportunities gave dreams of a better life and many were willing to sacrifice everything just for a chance to be in America.
Don't miss this beautiful story that shares how important family is and the bond that joins them across the sea. Difficult decisions way on the family as unsettling news will affect many. The author illustrates sacrifices made so that Grace’s children could have the chance to have a future. Through everything we read, one thing stands out. Standing on faith, a family’s bond is not broken.
I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
Blogs Stops
Books Less Travelled, October 20
Babbling Becky L’s Book Impressions , October 21
Simple Harvest Reads, October 22 (Guest Review from Marilyn)
Debbie’s Dusty Deliberations, October 23
Texas Book-aholic, October 24
Blossoms and Blessings, October 25 (Author Interview)
For Him and My Family, October 25
Truth and Grace Homeschool Academy, October 26
Happily Managing a Household of Boys, October 27
Books You Can Feel Good About, October 28
Stories By Gina, October 29 (Author Interview)
The Bookish Pilgrim, October 29
Avid Reader Nurse, October 30
Cover Lover Book Review, October 31
Holly’s Book Corner, November 1
Pause for Tales, November 2
Giveaway
To celebrate her tour, Jane is giving away the grand prize of a $50 Amazon gift card and a signed copy of the book!!
Be sure to comment on the blog stops for extra entries into the giveaway! Click the link below to enter.
https://gleam.io/94vrw/the-ties-that-bind-celebration-tour-giveaway
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