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    Daughters of Northern Shores
    Daughters of Northern Shores
    Daughters of Northern Shores
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    Daughters of Northern Shores

    Written by Joanne Bischof

    Narrated by Amy Rubinate

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    In this stunning sequel to The Sons of Blackbird Mountain, Aven and Thor’s love story continues—and an age-old feud endangers the Norgaard family in ways no one could have ever imagined. 

    Aven Norgaard understands courage. Orphaned within an Irish workhouse, then widowed at just nineteen, she voyaged to America where she was wooed and wed by Thor Norgaard, a Deaf man in rural Appalachia. That the Lord saw her along the winding journey and that Aven now carries Thor’s child are blessings beyond measure. Yet while Thor holds her heart, it is his younger brother and rival who haunts her memories. Haakon—whose selfish choices shattered her trust in him. 

    Having fled the Norgaard orchard after a terrible mistake, Haakon sails on the North Atlantic ice trade, where his soul is plagued with regrets that distance cannot heal. Not even the beautiful Norwegian woman he’s pursued can ease the torment. When the winds bear him home after four years away, Haakon finds the family on the brink of tragedy. A decades-old feud with the neighboring farm has wrenched them into the fiercest confrontation on Blackbird Mountain since the Civil War. Haakon’s cunning and strength hold the power to seal many fates, including Thor’s—which is already imperiled due to a grave illness brought to him at the first prick of warfare.

    Now Haakon faces the hardest choice of his life. One that shapes a battlefield where pride must be broken enough to be restored, and where a prodigal son may finally know the healing peace of surrender and the boundless gift of forgiveness. And when it comes to the woman he left behind in Norway, he just might discover that while his heart belongs to a daughter of the north, she’s been awaiting him on shores more distant than the land he’s fighting for. 

    This inspirational historical romance can be read as a standalone but is best enjoyed as a follow-up to The Sons of Blackbird Mountain by Christy Award–winning author Joanne Bischof. Book length: approximately 109,000 words. Includes a reading group guide and a note from the author.  

    “Bischof’s effortless prose and emotionally driven scenes captivate the reader from beginning to end. Characters so real you begin to believe they are. The Norgaard brothers and their families will steal your heart. Beautifully eloquent, this grace-filled tale is one not to be missed.” —Catherine West, author of Where Hope Begins

     “Laced with lyrical prose, Daughters of Northern Shores is a story of redemption that gripped me from its first moments. I savored every gorgeous detail, and the characters continue to live with me even now. Bischof is a master at enfolding readers in her story world and bringing them along in a journey of the heart.” —Lindsay Harrel, author of The Secrets of Paper and Ink

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherThomas Nelson
    Release dateMar 12, 2019
    ISBN9780718099145
    Daughters of Northern Shores
    Author

    Joanne Bischof

    Joanne Bischof is an ACFW Carol Award and ECPA Christy Award-winning author. She writes deeply layered fiction that tugs at the heartstrings. She was honored to receive the San Diego Christian Writers Guild Novel of the Year Award in 2014 and in 2015 was named Author of the Year by the Mount Hermon conference. Joanne’s 2016 novel, The Lady and the Lionheart, received an extraordinary 5 Star TOP PICK! from RT Book Reviews, among other critical acclaim. She lives in the mountains of Southern California with her three children. Visit her online at JoanneBischof.com; Facebook: Author, JoanneBischof; Instagram: @JoanneBischof.

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    • 5/5
      Magnificent! A story so craftily spun, I could not predict the outcome. Such a beautiful story of love and forgiveness and hope.
    • 4/5
      "Daughters of Northern Shores" is the second book of the Sons of Blackbird Mountain series. It is a Christian historical romance centering on three estranged Norwegian brothers living in Virginia in the 19th century. We are taken back into the Norgarrd family. Haakon has been traveling for four years trying to find himself. He decides to return home and make amends for all the hurt he caused his family. Aven and Thor have begun their life together. Thor is dealing with a mysterious illness. Blackbird Mountain is threatened when the Sorrel men return from their exile. Joanne Bischof's did a fantastic job of creating some relatable characters. It was really easy to follow the story and fall in love with the characters. I loved how she makes her men flawed all while showing how they want to protect their loved ones. The main themes of the series so far are friendship, family, forgiveness, and love. She did a wonderful job at creating heart-breaking scenes and adventure. Her words are very poetic in nature. I recommend reading this series.
    • 5/5
      Once again the author allows us to take a journey across the land where we find ourselves in the late 1850s. We get to explore Blackbird Mountains again as we rekindle our love for the characters from the first book in the series. I am happy to continue this adventure and see what the author has in store for us. One of the things I liked was how the author handled a character who was deaf. Thor is very realistic and doesn't use his deafness as a handicap. He loves his family and is fiercely protective of them. I liked his strength and honesty which made him so endearing. I held my breath as Thor faces a devastating illness. Even though he has conquered drinking, it may have caused his body damage. I was on the edge of my seat as the author unfolded his diagnosis and outcome. I am so impressed with how the author writes a story that comes alive before your eyes.Aven is a caring woman who is worried about her husband Thor. Can she do anything to help him? She must think about the baby she is carrying and is torn what to do at times. Little does she know that someone is about to enter her life to turn everything upside down. The tension and drama in the book is incredible and keeps readers turning pages as fast as they can. Haakon returns home after being at sea for awhile. I didn't feel like he was welcomed with open arms. He has much to explain and hopefully make his family understand why he has been gone. There is some history between him and Aven and his hope is to receive forgiveness from her. Can he come to terms with their relationship? I can imagine how his heart must have been beating as he approached everyone. Haakon is seeking forgiveness and is wary of the outcome. I loved the emotions that spilled across the pages as the story develops.The story is filled with redemption, second chances, forgiveness and danger. I loved how the story centered around a family who faced many obstacles but never gave up hope. I cried as characters hurt and rejoiced when joy came . There are a few twists that bring the story to a dramatic end. I will miss this series but the story will linger with me forever.I received a copy of this book from Celebrate Lit. The review is my own opinion.
    • 5/5
      As excited as I was to read “Daughters of Northern Shores”, I had truly hoped to read its predecessor, “Sons of Blackbird Mountain”, first. However, review time came and I just hadn’t had a chance, so with some skepticism over whether I would be able to fully understand this sequel, I began reading. It turns out that I need not have worried. While the first book doubtless provides background on the characters and the plot, much of this is skillfully rehashed as “Daughters of Northern Shores” unfolds, and I had no trouble at all following along. In fact, I was utterly embroiled in the story from the prologue, and this has easily become one of my favorite books of the year. With “Daughters of Northern Shores”, Joanne Bischof forges a tale as bold as the Viking ancestors of the Norgaard men. A family saga, this story originates deep within the heart of the rugged hills of both rural Appalachia and Norway, and it comes full circle as families are reunited. This is not a suspense novel, yet I was glued to the pages and could not turn them quickly enough. No incident is insignificant, and I enjoyed making note of little seeds of details that later blossomed into fruit. At its bare bones, this is a simple story, but Bischof has a way of crafting each element into a poignant tapestry, placing the reader alongside the characters, first at sea with Haakon and then on Blackbird Mountain. Haakon Norgaard, the youngest brother, is a prodigal whose poor life choices and immorality shipwrecked his own life as well as that of Thor’s wife Aven in book one. Here we witness Haakon’s watershed experience, which throws into question not only his own loyalties but that of others on the Mountain. Family being a leading theme, the connections between them offer a cross-section of life thirty years after the end of the Civil War. Race relations contributed to the ongoing feud with the men of the neighboring clan, and the acceptance demonstrated by the Norgaards is uplifting. Their circle includes wives from European countries, former slaves who are friends and companions, and even a former Klansman. Thor and Aven Norgaard are among the major characters whose stories play out in these pages, and Thor’s deafness adds a further dimension to the narrative. I enjoyed how Bischof incorporated American Sign Language into the text, and how she offers Thor’s perspective and its impact on his personality and actions. Challenges abound, all while driving home the point that there are “[s]o many courageous hearts that had forged out families, carved together a living, and built a home where the spirit and heart were at peace.” Faith gently but firmly permeates the novel, shedding light on such relevant issues as addiction, vengeance, and forgiveness. Redemption is available for those who seek it, but it does not erase the consequences of past actions, the reverberations of which form the foundation of this novel. With its life lessons and sometimes heartrending prose, “Daughters of Northern Shores” is a book that I highly recommend, and the thoughtful discussion questions included make for excellent conversation starters about topics that continue to impact society.I received a complimentary copy of this book through CelebrateLit and was not required to post a favorable review. All opinions are my own
    • 5/5
      A fabulous look at what life was like in the 1890’s in the mountains of Virginia. Thor and Aven are awaiting the birth of their first child. Jorgan and family are growing and busy on the farm. Life continues on Blackbird Mountain, but without Haakon, who is out at sea harvesting ice for England’s upper class, his shame and guilt following him wherever he goes. Is forgiveness possible? The problems continue with the Sorrel men to the point of evolving into subterfuge from both sides. Will Thor survive their sneaky attack and will the need for revenge overshadow everything?Even without reading book #1 in this series, I was able to understand the feelings of hurt, the betrayal of trust and the need to be forgiven. The spiritual growth and maturity shown in Haakon, Aven forgiving and learning to trust again and Thor accepting the immense changes in his brother brings the story full circle. Perchance Haakon’s prayer has been answered? ‘If God would but grant him another mercy. Should the outcome be dire, he prayed that God would welcome him to peace.’I received an ARC through NetGalley and CelebrateLit. The impressions and opinions given are my own.
    • 1/5
      I really tried to like this book. I love historical fiction, but this book was so slow to me. I just couldn't get interested in the characters or the theme. I gave it to page 100. I received an ARC copy from the publisherSorry
    • 5/5
      We are back with the Norgaard family and as with the first book with this family it quickly becomes a page turner, and the author kept my attention all the way to the end, often with my heart in my throat.You can read this as a stand-alone, and there is enough information given to bring you up to date, but you will be missing out.While reading this and all that happens, you wonder whom will be there when the last page is turned, there sure is a lot of action here!Through all that happens the hand of God is evident and loved the ending!I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Thomas Nelson, and was not required to give a positive review.
    • 4/5
      Fans of Joanne Bischof’s Sons of Blackbird Mountain will not be disappointed in the return visit to the Norgaard family farm in Daughters of Northern Shores. The first book in the 2-volume series left us with Thor and Aven married, the Sorrel family on the run, and Haakon, the youngest Norgaard brother, hopping a ship to destinations unknown. Don’t worry, there is much, much more of the story left to told, and as always, Bischof does it with beautiful prose that sets the scene and reveals the fears, sorrows, hopes, and dreams of her characters. This book is another winner!Bischof is an accomplished storyteller. Readers can almost smell and taste the world she creates. They certainly can see the vivid settings of ship and land, especially the Appalachian apple farm worked by the Norgaards. I loved the historical elements that spoke of authenticity and diligent research on the part of the author. Four years have passed between the two books and much has changed, but the author fills in the gaps so naturally that the reader gets caught up with the lives of favorite characters right away. And those characters . . . . I loved Aven and Thor from book 1, but I was immediately drawn to Haakon in Daughters of Northern Shores. His 4 years of travel, hard work, and contemplation do much to develop this prodigal son from selfish young man to one who is ready to ask forgiveness and face the consequences of his actions. Lost trust leads to lost relationships, and this novel highlights how much one person’s actions can affect others. But this is also a story of forgiveness and restoration.Daughters of Northern Shores is a wonderful conclusion to the series. I was sorry to leave the Norgaards when the final page was turned. Please be aware that you must read this series in order, otherwise you will miss out on the full reading pleasure. I promise you will not be sorry!Recommended.Audience: adults.(Thanks to Prism Book Tours for a complimentary copy. All opinions expressed are mine alone.)
    • 5/5
      Aven is wed to Thor, living in a duel resident home with Thor's brother, Jorgan, his wife, Fay and their two toddler sons. The third brother, Haakon, fled four years prior, after terrorizing Aven and disgracing himself. Aven lived in fear of him one day returning. Haakon had lived recklessly on the ocean, going from port to port. However, he worked hard and owed his life to the boatswain, Tate Kennedy. Now he had to decide if he should follow the example of Tate and go back to face his demons.The Norgaard brothers, no longer processed their, much in demand, moonshine. Before Haakon left he cemented the already bad relationship with a family of evil men. Now, the family who seemed to vanish are back and set on revenge of the worse kind.This is a truly entrancing, at times poignant, saga. The brothers and the extended families is sure to "win one's heart". The story is told from shore to shore, yet smoothly flows and is easily followed by the reader.The scenes are well-depicted and the Title and Book Cover are very well-chosen.This drama contains action, a touch of mystery and lots of tender romance.*This book was gifted me with no requirement of a positive review. This is my honest review
    • 5/5
      The first book I ever read by Joanne was Sons Of Blackbird Mountain, I was hocked. I had to try and find everything that she has ever written, so I could read them too. I was excited when I saw the second book Daughters of Northern Shore would soon be available. I was totally thrilled when I was picked by the publisher, Thomas Nelson, to read a complimentary copy. Joanne did not disappoint. This book was everything I expected and more.I feel in love with all of the characters in the first book to this series. Her people are so real they feel like family. I deeply admire her writing. She gives us authentic people with real problems and flaws. Joanne is not afraid to tackle some serous issues. Her books are wonderful, but I would not call them light and fluffy, and that's okay. I don't want to spoil the plot for anyone, so I won't go into any details. I will just say I found myself often in tears and pulling for each of these characters. I always know to have tissues handy when I read one of Joanne Bischof's novels.I received a copy of this book from Thomas Nelson the publisher through NetGally. The opinions expressed in this review are my own.
    • 5/5
      As Daughters of Northern Shores is the sequel to Joanne Bischof's Sons of Blackbird Mountain, I read the latter right before reading Daughters of Northern Shores. I highly recommend reading them in order. The two novels flow together to complete the Norgaard family saga. I was especially pleased with the continuity between the two novels – same writing style, no plot confusion, the characters were true to their original personalities even as they changed/developed.Daughters of Northern Shores by Joanne Bischof engaged my attention immediately and my interest continued throughout reading the novel. The author's flowing prose is beautiful and it carries this tale through much brokenness, struggle, and healing. As with it's predecessor, the character development is heart-deep and avoids simplifing difficult issues. The relationships between the Norgaard brothers are complex and rich. The epilogue was stunning, a truly perfect ending. I highly recommend Daughters of Northern Shores by Joanne Bischof to anyone who loves deeply-layered fiction with complex issues and authentic characters. My husband read and enjoyed the series, so it is not limited to the feminine gender. Five stars!Disclosure of Material Connection: I received this book free from the publisher. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions I have expressed are my own. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: "Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising."
    • 4/5
      Daughters of Northern Shores is the second book in Joanne Bischof’s Blackbird Mountain series. But if you haven’t read book one, don’t let that stop you. This story is full, spiritual, and unique.The characters are so distinct (one being deaf) and will take you on a journey with vivid imagery. Thor and Aven are memorable characters and their story will stay with you.With themes of forgiveness and refinement, this story is sure to touch your heart and inspire you.I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed are completely my own.