Jacob Monroe lives during the infant stages of our republic. He begins his journey as an innocent bystander, hoping and luring to be a part of something bigger than anyone could ever imagine. His life's twist and turns follows the beginning of our great nation and builds on the foundation not only of what our great country will stand for, but what the Monroe family will base their name on. Nothing will ever be more evident than the importance of their faith and their family. No matter how long it takes to finally realize it, Jacob will find out how vital those two words mean.... Faith and Family.

Jacob: The Monroe Legacy Begins (Monroe Family)

Wetton, Jim

Parenting & Relationships

Gatekeeper Press

Jed Monroe has a good heart but a restless soul. He lives in 1800s Wheeling, Virginia, but every day he dreams of traveling out West to experience firsthand the adventures that he has only hear about. Meanwhile, Jed’s mother and father hope that he will follow in his father’s footsteps and become the pastor at the local church. He convinces his parents to let him travel west with some family friends, and that’s when Jed’s amazing story begins to unfold. Settling in Independence, Missouri, the waystation for settlers traveling to the American West, Jed falls in love, has a family, and also finds opportunities to chase his wanderlust into the virgin and unsettled frontier. This includes fighting in two US wars and seeing much of the fledgling United States in the process. The tale follows Jed’s life from the 1830s to the 1860s, a period during which he experiences a roller coaster ride of adventures, accomplishments, and tragedies. He seeks adventure as a way to try to realize the peace and contentment that are missing from his life. This puts him constantly in the position of having to decide between doing what he wants most while abandoning his commitments to others, or instead doing what he knows is right. Ultimately, Jed reaches a turning point, but it’s uncertain whether he will overcome his demons and achieve peace or simply give up and fade away from the life he knows. Jed is a gripping tale for all ages set against the unforgiving backdrop of 1800s America, and the first book in a series.

Literature & Fiction

Genre Fiction

Atlas Publishing LLC

LIZZY: Through Tragedy She Found Triumph (The Monroe Family)

Jedidiah Monroe has a young heart. He has a strong heart but yet a restless heart. He's but sixteen when the story begins. Read on as he follows his dreams of adventure, of leaving home and of becoming a man. Become a part of his life as he experiences love for the first time and as he sadly faces loss. See how he'll continue to strive to find the peace that his heart desperatly yearns for and the security he anxiously desires for his family. Does he make the right choices along his restless path or will some of those decisions turn against him and his family. In the end, will he be at peace with what his grandfather, Jacob, taught him. "Faith and Family, it's all about Faith and Family," or will it slip through his hands on a cold Christmas Eve in a burnt down church in West Virginia.

JED: A Boy's Passion Turns Into a Father's Peace (The Monroe Family)

Bratton, Gary D.

Jed: A Boy's Passion Turns Into a Father's Peace (Monroe Family)

JACOB: The Monroe Legacy Begins (The Monroe Family)

Publisher's note: This edition is printed on archival paper and jacketed, and suitable for libraries and collectors as well as the trade. The other hardcover edition is a standard trade cloth hardcover with dust jacket. Description: Aussie the dog is Sophia's best friend. Aussie is also a pretty good adventurer. She can talk, she knows how to fly, and she is pretty much up for anything that comes her way (or that she creates). But most of all, she's always there when Sophia needs her. And Sophia is always there for her. Aussie's Adventures comprises the exploits of Sophia and Aussie in ten short stories. Each adventure reveals a little more about the bond of friendship the two share. And many stories include a cat, so no animal lover should feel slighted (and won't be forced to choose sides if wavering on the fence of dog-cat allegiance in their reading choices). The stories in this book are sure to make you laugh, and you definitely will not be bored. An impressive debut by a youth author that showcases writing with a perfect blend of innocence, excitement, and originality.

Children's Books

Animals

Atlas Publishing

When Jacob witnesses the Boston Massacre, he is spurred into joining his uncle in the radical murmurings of revolution and freedom—even though his father is decidedly against all such notions. When his uncle is killed in the Battles of Lexington and Concord, Jacob joins George Washington’s troops and befriends inspiring patriot Nathan Hale, who in turn introduces him to the lovely Anne Bedford. As the war escalates around them, Jacob falls for Anne—and he learns that Anne, along with Hale, is part of a ring of American spies. Despite Jacob’s surprise at Anne’s true participation in the war, he marries her, and they begin to raise a family. Hannah Adams, adopted into the family of John and Abigail Adams, wants to be involved in America’s founding: she wants to help write the US Constitution. Close friends with James Madison, she has many suggestions for improving the document. But can a woman get any credit for such an important contribution? As America’s founding progresses, Jacob loses Anne to yellow fever, and Hannah wonders if she’ll ever have her own family. When Jacob’s and Hannah’s paths cross, could they see each other as a chance to start a new life?

JACOB: The Monroe Legacy Begins (The Monroe Series)

CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform

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