| Her childhood friend wants to rescue her from her responsibilities, but she can’t abandon her grieving family. Despite being adopted, Mary Lenora Caine was always “God’s Blessing” to her mother. But after her mother passes, and her father can barely cope, Mary bears the burden of running the home on her own. Her drudgery hides any blessings for her future, until her childhood friend, Daniel, begins courting Mary with promises to take care of her. For years, Daniel Winthrop has carried a torch for Mary, but his vision for their future together clashes with her duty to her family. Can’t she see he’s offering a better life? But when Mary’s faced with her worst possible scenario, Daniel isn’t sure he can handle the burden. Mary and Daniel seem set on a path that will test their dreams and the boundaries of their love. Can they trust God’s plan for them and overcome the obstacles between them and their future together? Genre: Christian Historical Romance Release date: March 11, 2025 Click here to get your copy! |  |
Interview with Lena
#1. What was the inspiration for this book?
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See 'More From Lena'
#2. How long did it take to finish writing this book?
Each of the books in this series took about 6 months to write and edit to pre[pare it for the publisher.
Each of the books in this series took about 6 months to write and edit to pre[pare it for the publisher.
#3. What drew you to write in this particular genre?
The genre of this series is Historical Christian Romantic Women’s Fiction because they are more than just a romance. I love to read this kind of books, and I love to write them.
The genre of this series is Historical Christian Romantic Women’s Fiction because they are more than just a romance. I love to read this kind of books, and I love to write them.
#4. Do you have favorite character(s) in this book?
Since the series is about triplets, I love Mary. And I love Daniel, as he matured.
Since the series is about triplets, I love Mary. And I love Daniel, as he matured.
#5. What do you hope your readers will take away with them when they read this book?
That you can depend on God to carry you through any trial.
That you can depend on God to carry you through any trial.
#6. How did you name your characters?
After the story idea comes to me, a story will percolate in my mind for quite a while. During this time, character names come to me.
After the story idea comes to me, a story will percolate in my mind for quite a while. During this time, character names come to me.
#7. Tell us a little about yourself, your family, friends.
I became a widow on October 13, 2023 after 59 years with my precious husband. I have 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 1 granddaughter-in-law, 2 grandsons-in-law, and 10 great-grands. Most of them live close by. I have a lot of writing friends, many of whom I mentored. And my church family is precious to me.
I became a widow on October 13, 2023 after 59 years with my precious husband. I have 2 daughters, 2 sons-in-law, 2 grandsons, 2 granddaughters, 1 granddaughter-in-law, 2 grandsons-in-law, and 10 great-grands. Most of them live close by. I have a lot of writing friends, many of whom I mentored. And my church family is precious to me.
#8. If you could change one thing in your life, past or present, what would it be?
I wish I had made some wiser decisions when I was in college.
I wish I had made some wiser decisions when I was in college.
#9. What one piece of advice would you like to give readers?
The most important thing you can do is to know Jesus and introduce all your children to Him. A second piece of advice: Always choose kindness.
The most important thing you can do is to know Jesus and introduce all your children to Him. A second piece of advice: Always choose kindness.
#10. Share with us a thought, Bible verse, whatever is on your mind/heart.
…that I may know Him and the power of His resurrection, the
fellowship of His sufferings, being conformed to His death
Philippians 3:10 (NKJV)
And you will seek Me and find Me,
when you search for Me with all your heart.
Jeremiah 29:13 (NKJV)
More from Lena
My mother died when I was 7 years old. Back in my growing up years, grown-ups didn’t tell children a lot of things. My aunt, who was living with my mother and father and older brother when I was born, gave me some surprising information when I was in my 30s. After my mother came home from the hospital with me, she had to go back in a little while later. She had surgery to remove a mass of bones and tissue they believed was my twin that didn’t develop.
I found that interesting, because there had been times over the years when I felt as if part of me was missing. I became fascinated with the connections between twins and other multiple births. This fascination planted the seed that became the stories of the McKenna Sisters series.
At one time, there was a lot of discussion about which influenced people more—heredity or environment. These discussions added depth for the story of the triplets. I prayed a lot when writing these books, and God helped me see how to connect the girls when they didn’t know about their other sisters.
They were definitely reared in totally different environments, and Mary’s was the hardest. It was difficult for me to put her through so much anguish.
I found that interesting, because there had been times over the years when I felt as if part of me was missing. I became fascinated with the connections between twins and other multiple births. This fascination planted the seed that became the stories of the McKenna Sisters series.
At one time, there was a lot of discussion about which influenced people more—heredity or environment. These discussions added depth for the story of the triplets. I prayed a lot when writing these books, and God helped me see how to connect the girls when they didn’t know about their other sisters.
They were definitely reared in totally different environments, and Mary’s was the hardest. It was difficult for me to put her through so much anguish.
 Lena Nelson Dooley | Multi-published, award-winning author Lena Nelson Dooley has had more than 1,000,000 copies of her 50+ books sold. Her books have appeared on the CBA, Publisher’s Weekly, and ECPA bestseller lists, as well as Amazon bestseller lists. She is a member of American Christian Fiction Writers and the local chapter, ACFW – DFW. She’s a member of Christian Authors’ Network. She likes to create characters and stories that grip her readers hearts. |
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