About the Book

Book: Securing Charity

Author: Julia David

Genre: Inspirational Historical Romance

Release date: October 17, 2022

Has God and all that is good truly abandoned her?
After a fearless Swedish man intervenes to save her from a brutal attack, Charity Baldzo, a Roma beauty with a hidden disability and a lineage shrouded in mystery, escapes to her mother’s farm. But as she grapples with her past and the scars it left, will she ever find the safety she desperately seeks?

Ari Johansson’s world spirals into chaos after his act of bravery turns to tragedy. The vengeful hand of the man who assaulted Charity strikes back, slaughtering his sheep as retribution. Now, Ari’s brother languishes in prison for a crime he didn’t commit, and flames devour his home and barn, leaving him with nothing but a future of despair. The only glimmer of hope is Charity, who now cares for his young nephew, Soren.

As desperation mounts, Ari is reluctant to lean on the fierce Roma women. But when Charity’s mother proposes an unexpected deal—one he should refuse—he’s faced with an impossible choice. Could marrying the beautiful Charity and securing the neighboring land be the key to ensuring Soren’s safety and freeing his brother?
Attraction sparks between them, but can their disparate worlds coexist? Can they navigate their differences and build a future together?

PG- A clean and swoon-worthy historical romance with deep veins of grace, courage, and heart-hugging acceptance. Curl up and escape to a happy ending.

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Author Interview

1.What is your favorite part about writing?
My favorite thing is having uninterrupted time to write. It allows me to really dive into the
feelings and motivations of my characters, exploring what drives them and how they evolve
throughout the story.

2. What is your least favorite part about writing?

Editing is always a challenge—there’s nothing quite like discovering all the mistakes you

missed! It can feel like someone’s picking apart everything you thought was great. But a good
editor knows how to highlight the positives too, which helps soothe the fragile ego and make the
process feel a little less painful.

3.How long does it usually take you to write a book?
It takes me about three months to complete a book, including research, multiple rounds with beta
readers, and plenty of rewrites. Speaking of editors. Mine thought Charity was too feisty (or
maybe it was the author) so I had to go back and make her more pliable.

4.Where do you get your ideas for your books?
One thing that’s driven much of my writing is a refusal to create perfect Christian characters. The
Bible doesn’t portray flawless people, and I don’t think stories should either. I’m also not a fan of
the "one chaste kiss at the end"; formula you often see in Hallmark movies (though, I’ll admit, I
still watch plenty of them!). If there’s attraction between characters, I want to explore
why—what flaws or struggles are at play? There’s always a deeper layer. My tagline is Escape to
an Era Where True Love Prevails, but that love comes with its share of challenges. There’s going
to be some salt and pepper (and sugar) along the way.

5.What is your work schedule/routine when you write?

I work for my local school district, so I have summers off. Living in a super-hot part of
Northern California, I spend long days writing with the AC cranked up, fueling my fingers to
keep typing!

About the Author

Julia David is an Amazon #1 ranked romance author, serial DIY’er, and certified life coach. Addicted to Hallmark movies and baking, she believes it’s crucial to have some predictable things in life. Her tagline, ‘Escape to an Era Where True Love Prevails’, was from her own reason for reading stacks of books.
Married and a mother to five, she also loves to camp and hike around the Pacific Northwest.

More from Julia

Fun fact: My daughter’s dear friend is a talented photographer who was born missing half of her left arm. Her agility and confidence are truly inspiring, and she served as a major inspiration for our heroine, Charity.”

My favorite part of being an indie author is witnessing how God provides the perfect cover models just when I need them. Each of my books features amazing ladies (and gentlemen) from my Northern California area, and I absolutely love creating the costumes myself.

Below are photos of our heroine, Charity, showcasing costumes that are largely sourced from Goodwill. I truly enjoy the creative process!