A Chance for Kallie Mae

Author: Ann H. Gabhart
Genre: Historical Romance
Pages: 352
Release Date: May 19, 2026
Publisher: Revell

She believes her dreams have been buried until one is rekindled--but the other threatens to cost her everything she loves.

Kallie Mae Bertram has harbored two dreams since childhood: to learn to read and to one day marry Quinn Spencer. But her first dream slipped away after her little sister died of a fever and her mother passed in childbirth. Kallie promised to care for the baby and her younger brother, which meant putting aside her own desires in order to keep her family together. But then a Moonlight School for adults offers Kallie hope of finally fulfilling that goal.

After Kallie's father forbids her from seeing Quinn, her second dream seems impossible. That is, until her frantic search for her missing sister leads to an unexpected encounter with Quinn in the woods--their first meeting in six years. The love they shared as children burns stronger than ever, awakening hopes Kallie thought were forever buried. But with their families locked in a bitter feud, following her heart could cost Kallie everything she's worked to protect. 

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Reviewer: Lori Parrish

Y’all this book was so wonderful that I couldn’t put it down!

I’ve been waiting for this one for a while now, and I’m so happy to get it. I wasn’t one bit disappointed.

I love Gabhart’s books! She’s a wonderful writer who brings her characters to life with their thoughts, feelings that are so realistic that I could feel them coming out of the pages.

My heart went out to Kallie. I loved her right away. It doesn’t seem fair, does it, that her chance should be taken away? I kept rooting for her all through the story.

I finished this in one evening. It was so good. I was sad when it was over.

Kallie’s siblings were fun to get to know, too. Y’all know how brothers can be.

Emmie had a scene with her whistle that made me smile. To her, it was special. Her personality made want to smile all the way through the story.

It felt good to be home in Kentucky again, even if it was in Rowan co. I sure loved the historical setting of the moonlight schools. It shows us that we’re never too old to learn!

This is a story that will leave you thinking about it long after it is over and leave you feeling full and satisfied.

As always, I shall look forward to reading her next novel.

I received a complimentary copy courtesy of Revell through Interviews & Reviews via NetGalley for my honest opinion.

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