A Chance for Kallie Mae by Ann Gabhart is a Christian romance set in the Appalachian Mountains. Living in the mountains in 1911 many adults never learned to read or write. Families held grudges as bitter feuds fueled enemies. This story was a breath of fresh air.
Kallie Mae Bertram was left to care for her baby sister Emmie, and her brother Whitt when their mother died in childbirth. Kallie has been in love with Quinn Spencer since they were children. But his family was the other part of the grudge. Even though their families were enemies, their feelings for each other only grew. Aunt Sudie was a wonderful character and added so much to the mountain life.
Ann Gabhart is truly a gifted writer. Her descriptions were well executed and the thoughts of the characters left you feeling like you knew them personally. This is a lovely story, centered around hope, forgiveness, a blooming romance and faith. Faithfully caring for family and sometimes heart breaking sacrifice. The story is inspired by Cora Wilson Stewart, the woman who founded the adult literacy education program. She started the Moonlight Schools, where illiterate adults were taught to read and write. Definitely a must read.
I received a complimentary copy from the author. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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