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    A Man Called Smith: A gripping and emotional historical family saga
    Stealing Mr. Smith
    Audiobook series2 titles

    The Smith Family Series

    Written by Tanya E Williams

    Narrated by Alan Wade and Rosie O'Toole

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    About this series

    A battle-scarred father. A disillusioned daughter. Can a grieving widower rebuild his splintered family to find peace at last? 

    South Dakota, 1949. WWII veteran John Smith longs for the life he lost after the tragic death of his wife during childbirth. But in the desperation to provide for his two small children, he is manipulated into an unsuitable marriage by a young woman with a dark neurosis. Tormented by his own grief and the ravages of war, John is blind to his children’s turmoil and pain.

    Washington State, 1964. John’s sixteen-year-old daughter Calla dreams of a life beyond her vindictive stepmother. Forced to care for her younger siblings with a list of household demands larger than she is tall, Calla knows it’s only a matter of time until she can escape the abuse and begin anew at college. But her dreams crumble when her heartless stepmother claims the college fund for her own selfish purposes. 

    As John fears he is too late to stop the war within his home, Calla vows to build a new life worth living. 

    Can John survive the consequences of war on the home front? Can Calla find the strength to rediscover the meaning of family? 

    A Man Called Smith is the heartwarming and heart wrenching story following the life of John Smith. If you like courageous characters and narratives told over multiple generations, then you’ll love Tanya E. Williams’ emotional tale.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherRippling Effects
    Release dateFeb 15, 2019
    A Man Called Smith: A gripping and emotional historical family saga
    Stealing Mr. Smith

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      Stealing Mr. Smith
      Stealing Mr. Smith

      Stealing Mr. Smith

      Tanya E Williams
      3/5 - 1 rating
      3/5 - 1 rating

      She’s desperate to escape misfortune. Her quest may cost her everything… South Dakota, 1948. Bernice Rosin refuses to settle for anything less than a happily-ever-after. Following the ordeal of caring for her dying mother only to be abandoned at an orphanage, she’s had enough misery to last a lifetime. Heading west for the luxury of the big city, she vows to find someone who can keep her safe and financially secure. But her reckless search for a suitor only leads to heartbreak and scandal. So when she meets a soft-spoken WWII vet with more to offer than money, she knows she’ll need a whole new set of charms to make it to the altar. Can Bernice free herself from the past and finally discover a place she belongs?  Stealing Mr. Smith is the second book in a compelling historical fiction family saga. If you like emotional journeys, troubled characters, and thought-provoking dilemmas, then you’ll love Tanya E Williams’ engaging novel. Buy Stealing Mr. Smith to fight for happiness today!

      She’s desperate to escape misfortune. Her quest may cost her everything… South Dakota, 1948. Bernice Rosin refuses to settle for anything less than a happily-ever-after. Following the ordeal of caring for her dying mother only to be abandoned at an orphanage, she’s had enough misery to last a lifetime. Heading west for the luxury of the big city, she vows to find someone who can keep her safe and financially secure. But her reckless search for a suitor only leads to heartbreak and scandal. So when she meets a soft-spoken WWII vet with more to offer than money, she knows she’ll need a whole new set of charms to make it to the altar. Can Bernice free herself from the past and finally discover a place she belongs?  Stealing Mr. Smith is the second book in a compelling historical fiction family saga. If you like emotional journeys, troubled characters, and thought-provoking dilemmas, then you’ll love Tanya E Williams’ engaging novel. Buy Stealing Mr. Smith to fight for happiness today!

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      A Man Called Smith: A gripping and emotional historical family saga
      A Man Called Smith: A gripping and emotional historical family saga

      A Man Called Smith: A gripping and emotional historical family saga

      Tanya E Williams
      5/5 - 1 rating
      5/5 - 1 rating

      A battle-scarred father. A disillusioned daughter. Can a grieving widower rebuild his splintered family to find peace at last?  South Dakota, 1949. WWII veteran John Smith longs for the life he lost after the tragic death of his wife during childbirth. But in the desperation to provide for his two small children, he is manipulated into an unsuitable marriage by a young woman with a dark neurosis. Tormented by his own grief and the ravages of war, John is blind to his children’s turmoil and pain. Washington State, 1964. John’s sixteen-year-old daughter Calla dreams of a life beyond her vindictive stepmother. Forced to care for her younger siblings with a list of household demands larger than she is tall, Calla knows it’s only a matter of time until she can escape the abuse and begin anew at college. But her dreams crumble when her heartless stepmother claims the college fund for her own selfish purposes.  As John fears he is too late to stop the war within his home, Calla vows to build a new life worth living.  Can John survive the consequences of war on the home front? Can Calla find the strength to rediscover the meaning of family?  A Man Called Smith is the heartwarming and heart wrenching story following the life of John Smith. If you like courageous characters and narratives told over multiple generations, then you’ll love Tanya E. Williams’ emotional tale.

      A battle-scarred father. A disillusioned daughter. Can a grieving widower rebuild his splintered family to find peace at last?  South Dakota, 1949. WWII veteran John Smith longs for the life he lost after the tragic death of his wife during childbirth. But in the desperation to provide for his two small children, he is manipulated into an unsuitable marriage by a young woman with a dark neurosis. Tormented by his own grief and the ravages of war, John is blind to his children’s turmoil and pain. Washington State, 1964. John’s sixteen-year-old daughter Calla dreams of a life beyond her vindictive stepmother. Forced to care for her younger siblings with a list of household demands larger than she is tall, Calla knows it’s only a matter of time until she can escape the abuse and begin anew at college. But her dreams crumble when her heartless stepmother claims the college fund for her own selfish purposes.  As John fears he is too late to stop the war within his home, Calla vows to build a new life worth living.  Can John survive the consequences of war on the home front? Can Calla find the strength to rediscover the meaning of family?  A Man Called Smith is the heartwarming and heart wrenching story following the life of John Smith. If you like courageous characters and narratives told over multiple generations, then you’ll love Tanya E. Williams’ emotional tale.

    Author

    Tanya E Williams

    A writer from a young age, Tanya E Williams loves to help a reader get lost in another time, another place through the magic of books. History continues to inspire her stories and her insightfulness into the human condition deepens her character's experiences and propels them on their journey. Ms. Williams' favorite tales, speak to the reader's heart, making them smile, laugh, cry, and think.  Breathe, an inspirational, photographic title is Ms. Williams' first publication with her husband David Williams.

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