Celebrate Lit Blog Tour: Hearts Under Fire by Cori Lynn

June 17, 2022

Book: Hearts Under Fire

Author: Cori Lynn

Genre: Historical Fiction

Release date: April 3, 2022

When Laura, a heartbroken antique expert, stumbles across an old steamer trunk, she decides it is the perfect restoration project to distract her from her recent loss. She quickly discovers the trunk has a few mysteries of its own, including a journal dating back to 1941.

Laura finds herself caught up in a heroic love story between Ava and her high school sweetheart Dean. Their story of first love is suddenly interrupted when World War II begins, and Dean is sent to the front lines; leaving Ava to bravely fight her own battles supporting the war effort from home.

Laura soon identifies with Ava’s perseverance and in the process, is challenged to overcome her own hardships. However, the journal unexpectedly ends, leaving Laura with unanswered questions about Ava’s life. Laura is determined to uncover the missing pieces from the journal, but will she find the answers she seeks? And can she find the courage to love again?

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I have come to enjoy Dual Timeline books. Hearts Under Fire by Cori Lynn is the debut novel and a dual timeline book. I was excited to read a book by a Debut Author. The book is set in 1941 and the Present day.

Laura is an antique expert and she is excited when she comes across a old Steamer Trunk. Upon examining the Trunk further, she discovers an old journal from 1941. Laura dives into the journal and discovers the LOVE story of High School Sweethearts of Ava and Dean. Ava and Dean were happily in LOVE when Dean gets sent out to fight on the frontlines during WWII. Ava journals about her being home and the struggles she endures with Dean fighting in War. Laura is encouraged by Ava's journal, when the Journal abruptly ends. Laura is determined to find out what became of Ava and Dean, especially Ava. Will Laura find out the ending to the Journal and LOVE Story? Will Laura be able to be encouraged to find love again after a devasting loss?

I was hooked into this book from the very beginning. Cori Lynn has a GREAT Writing style and for her debut novel, a VERY interesting Storyline!! I absolutely adore Laura and how she loves to discover new things and uncover treasures. Her interest in Ava and Dean's love story was just so heartwarming. Ava is a strong woman who seems to be waiting for love during Wartime, as Dean is on the frontlines of the War. The Author, Cori Lynn, really researched the time period and grabs the reader in with the Historical facts of WWII. I really enjoy the comparison between Laura and the loss of her fiancé to Ava waiting for Dean to come back from war. 2 woman who experienced LOVE and heartache. I HIGHLY recommend this book to anyone who enjoys Christian Historical Romance books! FANTASTIC BOOK!

Cori Lynn is a novelist and screenwriter based in Phoenix, Arizona. In addition to her latest novel, Hearts Under Fire, she has written multiple screenplays including two feature-length films. As her recognition as a screenwriter evolved, she eventually walked away with an “Audience Choice” and “Best Story” award from the Phoenix Film Festival.

Cori graduated with a global business degree from Arizona State University and works full time as a Marketing Director. She spends her free time playing with her puppy, redecorating her home and crafting her next story.

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Hearts Under Fire is a historical romance with a contemporary twist. The historical plotline was inspired by the first-hand accounts provided by my grandparents on both sides of the family. Hearts Under Fire differs in that it brings in a contemporary twist and it explores the idea of the parallels between the love story in 1941 and the contemporary love story from present day.