Bücher veröffentlicht von Jenny L Knipfer

By the Light of the Moon series: "Readers who love being trapped in a character's mind should relish this finely written, gripping series. A must read for fans of historical fiction."--The Prairies Book Review"Ruby Moon is entertaining, fast-paced, and features characters that are real."--Readers' Favorite"Knipfer's characterization is stellar in this novel, and she skillfully ties in the themes of faith, forgiveness, and trust."--Wisconsin Writers AssociationRuby Moon embodies a tale of grief, guilt, and redemption...On the shores of Lake Superior in Ontario during the mid 1890's, Jenay, a young woman of mixed French and Ojibwe descent, must survive the trauma of causing a horrific accident. Amidst this drama, Jenay is caught in a web spun by Renault, a rich, charming man who once threatened ruination of her father's shipping company but now seeks something even more valuable... Jenay must find where her strength lies in order to face the challenges life brings her or be washed away like driftwood on the tumultuous shores of Lake Superior. Life's richest dramas are played out under the banner of two ruby colored moons and become the hidden gems which forge her into a mature strong woman. Jenay realizes God is by her side, using even the harsh events of life to create something precious in her.Fans of historical fiction, Christian historical fiction, split-timelines, and mystery will enjoy this stimulating read!"Ruby Moon is the type of book that hooks you from page one... and have you quickly turning the pages to discover more."--Ya It's Lit Blog

"Beautifully written, it makes excellent use of dialogue to keep things moving along and give readers a much clearer and endearing understanding of each character and his/her motivations and actions. You will feel every emotion of hope, despair, sadness, and joy..." Viga Boland for Readers'' Favorite"Wielding descriptive language and unexpected imagery, this narrative transports a reader with ease. Harvest Moon is a moving, authentic, and original work of historical fiction, while this series is a testament to Knipfer''s skilled and versatile storytelling." Self-Publishing ReviewA TALE OF FINDING GRACE AND BLESSING AMONGST LIFE''S HARDSHIPSIn the wilds of 19th century Ontario, Maang-ikwe, a young Ojibwe woman, falls into a forbidden love, breaks her father''s honor, and surrenders her trust to someone who betrays it. The abuse she suffers divides her from her tribe and causes her to give up what she holds most dear.Niin-mawin must come to grips with his culture being ripped away from him. Brought up in a "white man''s" school, he suffers through an enforced "civilized" education and separation from his family. When a man he respects reveals a secret about Niin-mawin''s past, he embarks on a search for the person he hopes can mend the part of his heart that''s always been missing.Both Maang-ikwe and Niin-mawin wonder how a harvest of pain and sorrow will impact their lives. Will they find the blessings amongst the hardships, or will they allow the results of division and abuse to taint their hearts forever?Fans of historical fiction, Native American fiction, Christian historical fiction, clean romance, and literary fiction will be moved by this deep, heartfelt novel."The pace was fast, the descriptions were on point and her development was incredible. There wasn''t a single thing that was out of place or didn''t make sense. I would highly recommend this historical fiction novel to anyone who loves reading stories with intricate plots and powerful characters." Rabina Tanveer for Readers'' Favorite"Knipfer creates her characters with so much emotion and physical presence that they become almost real in the imagination. Overall, Harvest Moon is a captivating and evocative novel of the importance of family, faith, and forgiveness and how, together, those things help heal a broken heart."  Wisconsin Writers Association

By the Light of the Moon series: "Readers who love being trapped in a character''s mind should relish this finely written, gripping series. A must read for fans of historical fiction."--The Prairies Book ReviewA tale of courage and hope in the darkest of times...Silver Moon, the third book in the series: By the Light of the Moon, paints a stunning and poignant picture of life on the home front in Webaashi Bay, Ontario, and of three men who are a part of the Canadian Expeditionary Force during WWI.Shamed into joining the war, the tide turns for Luis Wilson when he is steered into the depths of espionage. Injured and presumed missing, will he lose his heart to the very woman who presented him with a white feather?Oshki and Jimmy offer a grim perspective on life in the trenches. They despair of ever returning home to the women who hold their hearts.Meanwhile, Lily fights for the cause in her own way and rallies the female troops at home as prejudices run high and the local cafe owner is accused of being a spy.Will the women of Webaashi Bay receive their men back unscathed? Can the power of love win out over insurmountable odds? All this drama and more plays out under the light of a silver moon.Fans of WWI historical fiction, Christian historical fiction, and literary fiction will find Silver Moon a moving, powerful read!"Silver Moon is a highly recommended read for fans of historical wartime fiction, powerful emotive drama, and excellent atmospheric writing."--Readers'' Favorite

The year is 1885 and unwed Vanessa Gulet must surrender her newborn son to her married twin sister, Valerie, to raise. A seed of bitterness grows in Vanessa. When the opportunity arises for her to have what she’s always wanted, Vanessa takes it despite the consequences to her family, getting more than she bargained for.Meanwhile, Valerie, overcome with loss and grief, faces a diagnosis of multiple sclerosis. Will she and her husband forge through their trials together, or will these upsets cause them to drift apart? Will Vanessa and Valerie remain at odds, or will they allow the power of forgiveness to heal their strained relationship?Love seems to bloom in the most unlikely of places in Webaashi Bay for an old friend of Jenay’s and a woman who owns the local dress shop. A parallel tale of love, forgiveness, and reuniting lost things is spun by a local author adding another dimension to the tale of the Gulet twins and their saga.