- A young woman determined to honor her commitment
- An injured soldier convinced life is no longer worth living
- A retired doctor certain it’s too late to be forgiven
Jane Morrow has a dilemma. She’s engaged to Seth Ballantine, a member of the National Guard’s 30th Heavy Brigade Combat Team, and he’s returned from Iraq severely wounded. Jane hasn’t seen him for nearly a year, and with trepidation, she heads to the VA hospital in Asheville, North Carolina, where he is being treated.
Seth isn’t happy to see her. He’d asked her not to come. He wants to end the relationship. But Jane loves him, and despite his injury, she’s determined to convince him that they can have a life together. Her faith has never been strong, yet she hopes God will answer her prayers and tell her what to do.
Beautifully written, Travelers Rest takes readers on a journey through pain and tragedy to a place of hope and redemption.
My Review:
published in 2012
Profound. The kind of book that makes you a better person for having lived within its pages for a few hours. This character-driven story unfolds with a rich blend of drama and poignancy, but there’s humour tucked in there as well.And life lessons well worth learning. Like the power to influence for good just by having the courage to try.
And, oh my, the characters! And the cunning way their disparate lives are woven together. A purely stunning, gorgeous book that has left me near speechless.
Giveaway Opportunity:
This giveaway is for a gently read copy, available to any reader anywhere so, YAY, open to International Readers.
If you would like a chance to win a copy of Traveler’s Rest, leave a comment below or email me at kavluvstoread AT yahoo DOT ca. If you add an email to your comment, remember to use AT and DOT instead of @ and . in order to protect yourself from spammers. If you enter the draw via email, please add the title to the subject line so it’s easy to spot your entry. Draw will be held and winner announced on Saturday May 16 2026
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Ann Tatlock is a new to me author. You don’t see words like profound to open a review and speechless to end it, so I’m intrigued. I checked and Travelers Rest is on KU so no need to enter me 🙂
Happy Mother’s Day Kav and Best Readers!
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You are getting your money’s worth out of KU for sure. So many great books available to you! I’m not sure if Ann Tatlock is still writing. I’ve read Sweet Mercy and this one and enjoyed them both so I must check and see what else is our there. Happy Reading, Tracey!
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I sure am getting my money’s worth! KU is really a library membership for me. I can read away for $12 a month and access many more books than I would normally read. I only buy a couple of new release books each month, so Ku has been a Godsend!
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TRAVELER’S REST most definitely sounds right up my alley! Love the injured soldier aspect – old Army brat here. Love the fact that Jane refuses to give up on their relationship. I just know I’d be compelled to read this book all in one sitting. Don’t know how I missed it the first time round, but I’m anxious to read this one, with necessary supplies at hand.
Thank you so much for the amazing chance to win a copy!
Have a fabulous day.
2clowns at arkansas dot net
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Yes, if I was a bookish matchmaker, I’d match you up with this book, Kay. 🙂 Good luck!
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Thanks for the review and introducing me to a new to me author. And YAY my library has copies of several, so I’m adding them to my list to check out! No need to enter me in the giveaway😊
Happy Mother’s Day to all, Sandy
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Hooray for well stocked libraries! Hope you enjoy your sampling of Ann Tatlock’s writing. Happy Reading, Sandy!
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Your high praise for this one has me intrigued, Kav. Sounds worth the read for sure. Count me in! 🙂
ckbarker at gmail dot com
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Counted! Good luck, Cheryl!
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I live very near Travelers Rest, South Carolina… not sure if the book is set there, but it does mention Asheville which is not far away. Anyway sounds liekea book I need to read!
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There seems to be a lot of CF books set in both North and South Carolina. It certainly sounds beautiful. Good luck, Patty!
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Oh my this sounds so amazing. leliamae54(at)aol(dot)com
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It’s a beautiful story. Good luck, Lucy!
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I would love to read Traveler’s Rest. Always enjoy a new author.
pbclark(at)netins(dot)net
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Good luck, rubynreba!
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Although I have several books by this author, I have only read one. Guess I should read this one.
paulamarys49ATgmailDOTcom
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It’s such a compelling story, emotional too. Good luck, Paula!
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All I had to read was that there is a soldier involved because that is right up my alley.
sonnetta2380(at)outlook(dot)com
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Good luck, Sonnet!
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