
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
A tale of precious things more rare than a blue moon...
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, Felix, 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.
Fans of historical fiction, Christian historical fiction, clean romance, and literary fiction will enjoy this dramatic read!
"Knipfer creates a strong sense of place, and she draws on her own experience with MS to depict the course of Valerie's illness with great sensitivity."--Wisconsin Writers Association
"Blue Moon continues a well-written and highly engaging saga of family ties, betrayals, and heartaches. A must-read for historical drama fans everywhere."--Readers' Favorite
Readers' Favorite:
"Author Jenny Knipfer draws readers in with a confident and easy style of writing that makes you feel like you're in safe hands. Unfolding the dramatic saga of the Gulet twins and the people around them in Webaashi Bay is done with fluid prose and a powerful, multi-sensational atmosphere, where you can feel the fresh air and see the water sparkling in each beautifully tailored scene. The plot itself is exciting and well-paced to give plenty of shocks and heartaches along the way, and the emotional powerhouse at its center, for me at least, was Valerie and her immense bravery in the face of adversity, with a condition that I know a little about and believe to be very well conveyed for its period in history. Overall, Blue Moon continues a well-written and highly engaging saga of family ties, betrayals, and heartaches. A must-read for historical drama fans everywhere."
Amazon:
"Being a lover of historical fiction and having read Ruby Moon, I was eager to start reading Blue Moon by Jenny Knipfer. This book is a must read for anyone and especially those of us who like Lake Superior and it's surrounding area as a setting for the book. The book is engaging, insightful, well researched, and informative. I enjoyed following along with Vanessa and Valerie as they encountered difficulties in their lives. I especially enjoy the quotes that begin each chapter and the bonus recipe at the end of the book. Thank you Jenny Knipfer." - Laobeau
"The sisters' story weaves us back to the shores of Lake Superior and Webaashi Bay and reintroduces familiar characters from Ruby Moon as they meet and become part of Vanessa and Valerie's story. Using a split time line, scenes from past events give the reader an understanding of current happenings for the characters as a story of heartbreak, love, friendship, health issues, familial bonds and faith unfold. The flashbacks and side stories of some of the supporting characters added depth to the the story and created a sense of connection and community among the characters in the book. Knowing that the author herself is also working through the trials of Multiple Sclerosis made Valerie's story of how she was handling the disease realistic." - Marie
Goodreads:
"There's something about Knipfer's writing that touches your heart. Maybe it's the small town feel of her books, the endearing characters, or the plot that brings a message of truth and hope. And Knipfer wonderfully blends all these elements in her latest, Blue Moon. The second book in her By the Light of the Moon series, Knipfer continues to welcome her readers into Webaashi Bay, where we are welcomed back into the town and characters we fell in love with in Ruby Moon, the first book in this series. I am confident you will love this book just as much - if not more- than the first. For in this book, Knipfer has woven an entrancing tale we all need to hear." - Kathryn Voss
"Another great novel by Jenny! I love the split timeline approach where Jenny so delicately weaves this tale. Again, I end the novel feeling as if I am intimately acquainted with these characters. Some I already loved from Ruby Moon and was excited to continue a glimpse into their world. Others I fell in love with and felt as if I was walking with them through their journeys of trial and forgiveness. I highly recommend this book!" - Kimberly