Heart of the Glenn by Jennifer Deibel

 Heart of the Glen by Jennifer Deibel is a beautiful historical novel set in 1912 in Ballybofey, Country Donegal.  Saoirse Fagan was on her way to start a new job at Drumboe Castle, but finds the job no longer exists due to the lord of the house passing away.  With no where to go she begins walking until Aileen McCready picks her up and brings her home.  Aileen’s brother, Owen McCready, is an amazing weaver who keeps to himself and does not really want another mouth to feed in his home. But what if he needs Saoirse as much as she may need him? 

Saoirse and Owen had a sweet friendship, good chemistry, and it was lovely to watch them change and grow as characters.  This story is written beautifully and the faith piece is so powerful.

 The setting of Ireland in the early 1900’s was very interesting as the author made the time period come alive.  Learning about weaving was fascinating!   The themes of found family, trusting the Lord, and community were woven in so beautifully. 

Heart of the Glen by Jennifer Deibel is a wonderful story of faith, perseverance, and has sweet romance.  It was a joy to read!  It was my pleasure to visit Ireland and I look forward to the author’s upcoming books.  I highly recommend. 

I was given a complimentary copy and not required to write a positive review. 

I’m Jennifer, but most people call me Jen. Just please don’t call me Jenny. As a wife, mom, full-time public-school teacher, and author, I’m right in the trenches alongside you as I work, serve the Lord, and love my family. I’ve just been blessed to get to do some of it in the west of Ireland and Vienna, Austria. However, after a decade of life overseas, we have settled back in America–in sunny Arizona!

I currently teach middle school English, and when I’m not working on school things, I’m spending time with my incredible family–my husband Seth and our 3 awesome kids–and writing.

There’s just something so intimate and uplifting about a good story, isn’t there? I write stories that explore home through the lens of faith, family, and culture–with the beauty and depth of Ireland coloring much of it. And all of my books aim to bring you all the charm of an Irish village, the beauty of the Emerald Isle, and the hope and encouragement of faith.

Not only do I write books, but I’m also honored to have been a monthly contributor at The Better Mom and have posts shared at (in)courage, Djibouti Jones, Tricia Goyer, Unveiled Wife, Intentional by Grace, and more.