Episode 531: A Chat with Heidi Gray McGill

The Discerning God's Best series continues with Keeper of My Heart. Listen in as Heidi Gray McGill chat about where this series is going next! note: links may be affiliate links that provide me with a small commission at no extra expense to you.  A chat with Heidi is always fun, and this one was no exception. I love that she's taking the series through differing eras so we get to see how things change and grow. Keeper of My Heart by Heidi Gray McGill She's the wild-hearted daughter of the frontier. He's the book-smart pharmacist from the city. When illness threatens their future, only faith can bridge the gap between instinct and intellect.   Cecelia Trexler Shankel has never fit the mold of a proper young lady, and she prefers it that way. Raised on a Missouri cattle farm, she's a crack shot, an expert horsewoman, and knows the land like the back of her hand. She can outwork, outride, and outwit any man, and most of them know it. As far as she's concerned, there isn't a soul alive who can match her, until a quiet pharmacist from Philadelphia shows up in her town.   James "Jimmy" Reeves is brilliant, methodical, and far more comfortable with books than with people. After beginning medical school in Philadelphia, he realized his true passion lay in chemistry and precision. He left to complete a pharmacy degree at the new school in South Carolina. Rather than return to a life of privilege, he heads west to assist at a rural clinic and study the healing properties of native plants. He never expected to get his hands dirty pulling weeds with a sharp-tongued frontier girl, or to rely on her instincts when a smallpox outbreak begins sweeping through Shumard Oak Bend.   Thrown together by circumstance, Cecelia and Jimmy are opposites in every way. Instinct clashes with reason. Grit pushes against gentleness. Wild challenges reserved. But when illness strikes close to home, they must learn to trust each other not just with patients, but with their hearts.   Set in 1875 Missouri, Keeper of My Heart is a heart-stirring Christian Historical Romance filled with:   Frontier medicine and small-town grit An unforgettable strong-willed heroine and a socially awkward but brilliant hero Natural remedies versus formal training Caretaking moments and faith under fire Slow-burn romance and opposites-attract tension Themes of trust, surrender, and discovering God's best in unexpected places Perfect for readers who enjoy faith-filled romance, emotional depth, and a touch of prairie dust.   Sometimes the one who challenges you most is the one God uses to change you forever.  Learn more about Heidi on her WEBSITE and follow her on GoodReads and BookBub. Don't miss Heidi's YOUTUBE Channel where you can listen to some of her books FREE. Like to listen on the go? You can find Because Fiction Podcast at: Apple Castbox Google Play Libsyn RSS Spotify Amazon and more!