Deepest Roots of the Heart, Chautona Havig
Deepest Roots of the Heart, Chautona Havig
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Deepest Roots of the Heart

Author: Chautona Havig

Narrator: Thom Rivera

Unabridged: 8 hr 13 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download (DRM Protected)

Published: 01/20/2015

Synopsis

During WWII, Avelino Carrillo spent four harrowing years in the South Pacific with one thought driving his survival: to return to his beloved home in Napa Valley.The Carrillos have a history in the valley that stretches deep, like grapevine roots in the soil. For a century, they worked the vineyard at their family home, la Casa de los Sueños, until they lost the property to a wealthy land baron. Now, Avelino is determined to reclaim the land and home he loves so much. When he meets Amelia, a young woman who lives at the vineyard with her grandfather, he finds that regaining his birthright isn’t his only struggle—he battles the longing of his heart as well.Can Avelino overcome the local bigotry and personal demons that face him to create the life he desires?

About Chautona Havig

Chautona Havig is a prolific writer of fiction, including the popular Past Forward series and Ready or Not, among many other novels. When not writing, she enjoys paper crafting, sewing, and, of course, reading. She lives in a small, remote town in California’s Mojave Desert with her husband and seven of her nine children.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Marguerite on August 11, 2018

A beautiful story of humble beginnings, mistakes, honorable deeds, love, and hope covering a hundred years, as a WWII hero returns to his home hoping to recover his property. Slowly his family's history is revealed through story telling. Can he save his inheritance from ruthless hands?......more

Goodreads review by Michelle on January 27, 2015

Deepest Roots of the Heart Chautona Havig Waterfall Press Pub Date   Jan 20 2015 Avelino Aguilar served his country in World War 2 in 1945 he comes back to his families ancesteral home.  While at home Avelino meets a young woman named Amelia.  Avelino soon looks forward to spending time with Amelia even......more

Goodreads review by Melissa (Semi-hiatus for Work) on May 31, 2018

This is a well-written book that explores a portion of World War II that many don't think about--the Mexican-American participation. I liked that the story had two timelines, but occasionally it got a little confusing. I didn't really connect with Avelino, because his pride and stubbornness grated o......more

Goodreads review by Lucinda on December 31, 2014

Avelino Carrillo is a man of honor. A veteran of WW II, wounded in battle, he is sent home to recover from his injuries with a single goal: to save his family's vineyards. Imagine his surprise in discovering the family home is occupied by an older gentleman, and his beautiful granddaughter "with hair......more

Goodreads review by Deana on April 19, 2021

The author has surprised me once again with her ability to write in different genres. Not just write in different ones, but write well in each one. I would say she has a gift for taking readers into the story and make them feel as though they are part of it. I love dual time stories and this one hel......more

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