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Until Our Time Comes

By Nicole M. Miller

WWII Historical Romance

Audiobook, Hardcover, Paperback & eBook, 384 Pages

July 2, 2024 by Revell

Summary

American horse trainer Adia Kensington is living her dream of working at the famous Janów Podlaski stables in Poland, where they breed the best Arabian horses in the world. But her plans to bring the priceless stallion Lubor to the US are derailed when the German army storms into her adopted country in 1939. Little does she know this is just the beginning of six long years of occupation that will threaten her beloved horses at every turn. 

Bret Conway is at Janów Podlaski under the guise of a news reporter, but his true mission is intelligence gathering for the British. That and keeping Adia safe, which is harder and harder to do as she insists they must evacuate 250 horses to save them from being stolen, sold, or eaten by the invading forces. What follows will test their physical, mental, and emotional strength, as well as their faith in God, humankind, and each other. 

Drawn from true events of World War II, this epic story of escape, capture, resistance, and love from debut novelist Nicole M. Miller will thunder into your heart like a herd of beautiful horses across a raging river.

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My Review

UNTIL OUR TIME COMES is a story of resilience, loss and romance as an American horse trainer tries to keep Arabian horses safe in Poland and a British spy tries to keep her safe and continue his work. Set during World War II with both physical and unseen threats during German occupation set the stage for a suspenseful read that will keep readers turning the pages while also warming their hearts. A story that historical fiction and romance fans will enjoy!

This story immediately arrested my interest. I've never read a story about the Arabian horses in Poland and thought about how hard it would be to see them taken away and killed by invading armies in two wars. More than that, these characters were written vividly with their relationships, hopes and struggles. I loved the humor and romance, but also moments of seriousness as these characters faced devastating odds, risks and threats. I loved Ewan and the different personalities of the horses and how they came alive on the page. I adored Adia and Bret in all their stubbornness and heart. My only complaint would be some of the wording and phrasing didn't quite work for me in places. It seemed like the author was trying to add additional emphasis or drama in places that felt a bit forced. Otherwise, no complaints about this story. It was a difficult journey for these characters and horses, filled with hard choices, but it was balanced with the friendship and heart of these characters. I fell in love with them and their resilience and cheered them on to the very end.

In the end, was it what I wished for? This was a heartbreaking, but also warming story with great characters, sweet romance, challenges and stubborn determination to keep these horses safe. A unique story that is definitely recommended to fans of the genre!

Content: Some war violence and death, animal death, assault.
Source: I received a complimentary copy through JustRead Publicity Tours, which did not require a positive review. All opinions are my own.

About the Author

Nicole M. Miller lives in Washington State with her husband and two sons, along with her Arabian horses, chickens, ducks, dogs, cats, and guinea pigs. As a longtime horse owner, she's been involved in many horse organizations, including serving on the Clark County Fair Court and as Miss Teen Rodeo Washington. She's received national and regional awards for her nonfiction from American Horse Publications and the Society of Professional Journalists. See her stories in The Horse of My Heart, The Horse of My Dreams, The Dog Who Came to Christmas, and Second-Chance Horses.

Connect with Nicole by visiting NicoleMillerWriter.com to follow her on social media or subscribe to email newsletter updates.

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Tour-Wide Giveaway

(1) winner will receive a paperback copy of Until Our Time Comes and a $25 gift card to Bookshop.org!

Be sure to check out each stop on the tour for more chances to win. Full tour schedule linked above. Giveaway began at midnight July 17, 2024 and lasts through 11:59 PM EST on July 24, 2024. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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Have you read any stories about evacuating horses or other things during WWII? What appeals to you about this story?