A Branson Love

One of James D. Yoder's Newest Novels!

A Branson Love charms readers with a story that captures the essence of life in the Ozarks during the Great Depression. Lissa Massey and Brandon Fall pledge their love for each other as they face hardships that would break other folks.

Brandon feels called to be a minister, but caring for his disabled parents stifles his plans. Lissa loves Brandon and supports his call, but she feels she cannot compete with rival Marla Maggler's ambition and wealth.

Marla's animosity and Stafford's hypocrisy pile logs on the fire of Brandon's and Lissa's trials. Marla is determined to ensnare Brandon. Lonely Stafford proposes to Lissa while at the same time he and Marla derail Brandon's call to preach.

When the villains' past dishonesties catch up with them, they receive their comeuppance while Lissa and Brandon are freed to marry. "Readers will cheer the ending of this charming book." -Laurel B. Schunk, Editor, St. Kitts Press

What are others saying about this book?

• "I consider [A Branson Love] his best book thus far, simply topnotch storytelling...I was quite amazed at Yoder's accurate portrayal of Depression era details -- car running boards, Civilian Conservation Corps, Jack Armstrong on a Philco radio, women's stocking seams, the Orphan Annie comic strip, Shirley Temple glass pieces in the Ovaltime cans, telephone rings made of longs and shorts. I was a child during those years. How did one so young get these details right? He either did a lot of research or had excellent sources." - Elaine Sommers Rich, Mennonite Weekly Review, August 18, 2003
• "Yoder's most recent book, A Branson Love, details the lives of Lissa Massey and Brandon Fall, two young people growing up in the Ozarks during the Great Depression...Yoder brings the era to life amid a captivating story of devotion and courage. A Branson Love presents a timeless message -- that true love endures all things." - Nancy Mehl, The Wichita Eagle, August 31, 2003
• The Newton Kansan (April 25, 2003)

ISBN Number: 1-59286-132-6 (softcover)