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A World Such as Heaven Intended Kindle Edition

by Amanda Lauer (Author), Ellen Gable (Editor) Format: Kindle Edition
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WINNER in the 2016 Catholic Arts and Letter Award (Young Adult Category)! Heaven Intended (Book One) Amara McKirnan and Nathan Simmons share a devotion to their Catholic faith but their loyalties lie on opposite sides of the Civil War. Dedicated to the Confederate cause, Amara offers to help out at her uncle’s makeshift hospital in Atlanta. Fate brought Nathan to their doorstep and into Amara’s life. Little does Amara know that the wounded soldier she cares for harbors a secret that will not only jeopardize his life but hers as well. Follow Amara and Nathan’s story from the heart of war-torn Atlanta to the Northern Georgia battlefields to the plains of East Texas as their lives become intertwined in a way that shatters the separate worlds they once knew. Reviews: "Amanda Lauer brings history to life in this fast-paced, emotionally charged, splendid tale. Extremely enjoyable." May McGoldrick, International Bestselling Author of The Thistle and Rose, Secret Vows and the Highland Treasure Trilogy “The South of 1864 springs to life in ‘A World Such as Heaven Intended.’ Rich in details of language, setting and social mores, Lauer takes readers on the journey of her protagonist, Amara McKirnan, a strong woman ahead of her time who wrestles with her blended family and the horrors of the Civil War to find the peace and happiness she is convinced awaits her.” Marni Graff, Author, The Nora Tierney Mysteries “‘A World Such as Heaven Intended’ is a fast-moving historical romance which will keep you turning pages until the very end! An excellent read.” Patrice Fagnant-MacArthur, Author, The Catholic Baby Name Book "A charming romance with well-drawn characters and clear imagery, offering the reader a chance to slip away to another era and come home refreshed." A.K. Frailey, Author, The Deliverance Trilogy
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About the Author

Combining a love of reading and a fascination with history, Amanda Lauer fulfilled a lifelong goal with the publication of her debut novel, A World Such As Heaven Intended. Lauer learned the technical aspects of writing as a proofreader in the insurance, newspaper and collegiate arenas. Over the last ten years she has had 1200 articles published in newspapers and magazines throughout the United States. Lauer and her husband John have been married thirty-three years and reside in northeast Wisconsin where they are involved in their parish and are trained as a FOCCUS couple for their diocese. They are the proud parents of four children and are enjoying their new role as grandparents.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00O8UXAFA
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ FQ Publishing (October 6, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 6, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2939 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 242 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
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An avid reader and history buff since childhood, award-winning author, journalist and screenwriter Amanda Lauer is the author of the Heaven Intended Civil War series. A World Such as Heaven Intended won the 2016 CALA Award and A Freedom Such as Heaven Intended earned the 2022 Catholic Media Book Awards: First Place Catholic Novels: Inspirational. In addition, Lauer has written two time-travel novels, Anything But Groovy and Royal & Ancient, and she contributed to the book Treasures: Visible & Invisible and worked with Archduke Eduard Habsburg to bring his children’s tale Dubbie: The Double-Headed Eagle to life. In addition, Lauer won the Red Letter Awards 2020 Best Writer or Screenplay for her work on the Christian film The Islands.

Lauer is co-author of Celebrate Appleton, A 150th Birthday Photo Album, and contributed to the books Expressions of ITP…Inside Stories, The Catholic Grandparents Handbook, The Best is Yet to Come, and Living Virtuously — Keeping Your Heart and Home. In addition to her writing career, Lauer has a passion for spreading the message of true health — physical, mental and financial (www.KangenWisconsin.com).

For more information on Lauer, whose purpose in life is to write wholesome, unforgettable stories that align with her faith and values to touch the hearts of countless people worldwide, visit her website www.AmandaLauer.com.

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Dan
5.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a good western!
Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2019
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Recommended by a colleague, I was skeptical at first, because it has every appearance of a romance. Boy was I surprised! It actually reads like a good western, and is historical fiction to the core. The author has clearly researched the Civil War era, building robust characters and settings that make you feel like you are there. And while it is a man-meets-woman story, it doesn't labor on that, instead crafting a saga from multiple perspectives with twists, turns, and intertwined stories that both: keep you guessing and make you want to read more.

Being a John Wayne fan, I could not help picturing Nathan as him, and Amara as Marueen O'Hara. So if you are a fan of Civil War stories, The Quiet Man or McLintock, treat yourself to this!

Expertly done, and a nice find!
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An Open Book Family
4.0 out of 5 stars Sweet Civil War Romance
Reviewed in the United States on October 8, 2014
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From the first pages, A World Such As Heaven Intended hearkens back to the pinnacle of epic Civil War romances, Gone With the Wind. The narrative alternates between the gritty realism of the bloodiest battles on American soil and the light-hearted treatment of the Amara and Nathan's romance.

Amara has spunk, Nathan has honor, and they share the same Catholic faith, but a war looms around them, and despite their attraction, circumstance and misunderstanding work against them. In the midst of tragedy, their fates become inextricably intertwined, sending them on a cross-country trip. They travel in disguise, which not only adds a light touch to the story, but also gives them ample opportunity to fall in love.

A World Such As Heaven offers a sweet story and a pleasant escape for those who enjoy Civil War romance.

I received an advance reader copy in exchange for an honest review. The author is a fellow member of the Catholic Writers Guild.
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Bookworm
5.0 out of 5 stars An Amazing Historical Romance!
Reviewed in the United States on February 11, 2022
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This book is amazing. I'm not much of a fan of historical fiction books, but this book blew me away! I was so hooked on every last word that I could not put it down. Being a teenager myself, I can relate to most of the feelings that are portrayed in the characters of Nathan and Amara. The Civil War information and detail that is included in the book is very clear, and you feel as if you are undergoing the hardships of the war right along with the characters. I love the writing style of Mrs. Lauer, and if you have a teen (guy or girl) who is looking for a new book, I definitely reccomend this book (and the whole series!).
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Mary Jo Thayer
5.0 out of 5 stars Picture yourself in the Civil War
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2022
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I received an autographed copy of A World Such As Heaven Intended from the author herself. It captured me on the first page! The imagery of Civil War times is so vivid that the reader can easily picture being there as a fly on the wall or as one of the characters. The novel is a fairly quick read with a brilliant twist toward the end made possible by one of the characters we would least expect. Upon finishing, I wanted to dive into another tale by this talented author.
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Frances Parham
5.0 out of 5 stars Great book
Reviewed in the United States on May 15, 2022
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Loved reading this unique story. The terror of the war, the meeting of a couple torn by that war, the escape and the trip that lasted months. The slow love that built between a couple and the result of coming home.
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Froggythegremlin
3.0 out of 5 stars Good Civil War love story
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2015
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This was an enjoyable read. It was a good Civil War story that wasn't too much war or too little war. This is a bit of a romance novel without going overboard. Bottom line, I liked this book.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Wonderful Story
Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2018
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I totally enjoyed the plot of this book. It would have been one of my favorites, The characters were very beIievable and created an interesting story. My only criticism is using language I don't approve of. There are ways to write to present roughness of a character without that. You already had me hooked with the story. If it was my usual read I would have put it down in a heartbeat. I would never continue to read a book that has such. I hope you will consider this when writing another book. Don't call it Christian fiction when you use bad language.
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Lil Ruth
5.0 out of 5 stars I hope someone will make this into a movie.
Reviewed in the United States on August 17, 2019
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A different perspective on the Civil War by a young Irish Catholic woman whose father owns his own business in Atlanta and has remarried a woman very shortly after the death of his daughter Amara' s mother. Not for the weak of stomach as contains many thorough descriptions of wounds as Amara becomes hospital assistant to her uncle, who is a surgeon who has turned his ballroom and all the rest of the first floor of his home into a hospital.. It starts out near the beginning of the war, long before Sherman burned Atlanta, and has the best post-war epilogue ever. I read it once then read it again right away, it's just that good!
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