Saturday, December 6, 2025

Gathered from the North Tour & Giveaway

About the Book

Book: Gathered from the North

Author: Barbara A. Curtis

Genre: Christian Historical Romance

Release Date: November 18, 2025

He survived the war, but he didn’t come home whole. Hope of a ready-made family promises healing—until he learns the truth about his love’s adopted baby.

Beth Calloway has always longed for a family, but after a childhood marked by loss, she’s learned to live quietly—typing reports at the Boise Foundling Home and keeping her heart carefully tucked away. Until one snowy night, a baby is left on her doorstep. With no room at the orphanage and no one else to help, she takes the risk…never expecting the handsome wounded soldier next door to take notice.

Recently discharged from the army, Private Timothy McPhearson is a man on a mission. Haunted by his best friend’s death during WWII, he’s determined to uncover the truth—and escape the guilt that won’t let him go. Falling for his grandmother’s quiet tenant and the baby she’s sheltering isn’t part of the plan…but Beth and little Elly Rose begin to chip away at the walls he’s built.

Just as the three begin to imagine life as a family, a shattering revelation threatens to tear them apart. When the truth about baby Elly Rose comes to light—and danger closes in—Beth must fight to protect the child she’s come to love…even if it means letting go of the man who’s claimed her heart.

A heart-tugging postwar romance of second chances, found family, and love worth risking everything for.

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About the Author

Barbara A. Curtis lives in Connecticut with her husband, and they have one grown son, a blessing to their hearts. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and Novel Academy.

More from Barbara

In Gathered from the North, Mrs. McPhearson’s first step in solving a problem is to sit down with a cup of tea. During the same year of 1945, another tea drinker in real life—Ruth Campbell Bigelow—was enjoying tea in her New York brownstone and experimenting with finding a flavorful blend using black tea, orange rind, and sweet spices. When she hit upon the final recipe, Constant Comment was born, along with the Bigelow Tea Company.

While flavored teas are easy to find in grocery stores, tea shops, and online now, we can be grateful for Ruth Campbell Bigelow’s days of experimentation in her own kitchen, as Constant Comment was the first specialty tea in the United States. And where did the name come from? When she shared her new tea with others, one reported that this tea “caused nothing but constant comments.”

I hope you enjoy Gathered from the North—perhaps over a cup of tea, specialty blend or otherwise.

Blessings!

Barbara

MY REVIEW

I hope you are ready with tissues when you read this emotional story. I felt the most sweet and selfish love from our main character Beth. Her courage, strength and faith in God helps her begin a new chapter in her life. Working at a foundling home Beth sees many children come through looking for families. Each day she can hear the wails from innocent babies and see the sad eyes of small children waiting for a family. It must have been so hard during this time period to witness the dire need to have people step up and take in a child. Oh how she longs for a family of her own, but her insecurity and pain from her past leaves her with little hope.

I cried the moment Beth opens her door one winter evening to discover a baby in a basket. Who left this innocent child on her doorstep? I admired Beth for following her heart to care for little Elly Rose. Her life drastically changed the moment she decides to keep her. During this time period people relied on ration stamps to buy food. Beth finds herself wondering if she made the right decision when she glances at Elly Rose snuggled up and safe.

Timothy returns from war with a medical discharge. It is not how he wanted to end his stint in service but now he finds himself back at his grandmother’s house. There is one mission he is determined to accomplish which involves the death of his best friend who he served beside. I like how Timothy is kind, honorable and has a heart to help others. His first encounter with Beth paved the way for a relationship that will show him that God has a plan for him.

With a little mystery, secrets and revenge this story will keep readers entertained till the last word is written. I love how the author illustrates God’s unconditional love and how faith can see us through difficult times. The historical facts brings this story to life with realism. Don’t miss a chance to go back in time and witness struggles and life changing events in this deeply moving story.

“Everyone needs to be loved.”

I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my opinion.