Meet Jamie Ogle at Rendezvous ’24

Join authors and readers at JustRead Rendezvous on November 15, 2024, near Chicago, to celebrate stories and enjoy encouraging fellowship. Meet Jamie Ogle, 2024 Historical Fiction finalist for The Christy Award and a participating author, and discover what she’s reading!

About the Author

Jamie Ogle is a predawn writer, a homeschool mom by day, and a reader by night. Inspired by her fascination with the storied history of faith, she writes historical fiction infused with hope, adventure, and courageous rebels. A Minnesota native, she now lives in Iowa with her husband and three children, and she can usually be found gardening, beekeeping, and tromping through the woods.

You can learn more about Jamie Ogle and her books on her website at jamieogle.com.

Genre: historical fiction, historical romance, ancient historical romance

Currently reading: The Divine Proverb of Streusel by Sara Brunsvold

About the Featured Title

Of Love and Treason

Valentine defies the emperor and becomes a hero . . . and the most wanted man in the empire. Compelled by his faith, he has nothing to lose, until a chance encounter with the daughter of a Roman jailor changes everything.

Rome, AD 270. In the wake of the emperor’s marriage ban, rumors swirl that there is one man brave enough to perform wedding ceremonies in secret. A public notarius and leader of an underground church, Valentine believes the emperor’s edict unjust and risks his own life for the sake of his convictions. But as his fame grows, so do fears for his safety.

Iris, the daughter of a Roman jailor, believes regaining her sight will ease the mounting troubles at home. Her last hope rests in searching out Valentine and his church, but the danger of associating with people labeled a threat to the empire is great. Still, as Iris’s new friends lead her to faith in God, Iris is drawn to Valentine and they both begin to hope for a future together beyond the treacherous empire.

But when a past debt and a staggering betrayal collide, Valentine, Iris, and everyone they love must fight for their lives . . . and wrestle with trusting a God who can restore sight yet does not always keep His followers from peril.

All featured Rendezvous titles are listed on the JustRead Amazon Storefront, or visit the author’s website for more information. Learn more about JustRead Rendezvous… why (About page), what, where, who (Event page), and how (Authors page or Readers page). We’d love you to join us and/or support the event (Sponsorship and Promotional Opportunities page). 

Have you read Jamie Ogle’s book? Let us know if you are adding it to your TBR! Join us in congratulating Jamie on her achievement of being named a finalist for The Christy Award.