In Name Only (O'Donovan Family, Book 1)

1876, Philadelphia. Caroline Martin's life has finally taken a turn for the better. After years of hard work, she has met a virtuous and wealthy man whose love seems to promise the kind of life realized only within the comforting novels she keeps on her night table. Tragedy, however, will teach Caroline of the complexity with which God Himself authors the lives of those who turn towards Him. Gold Medal Winner in Religious Fiction, 2010 IPPY Awards. Amazon Kindle Bestseller.

Note: The author is currently working on a sequel to "In Name Only" entitled "A Subtle Grace."

Reviews:

“If you love romance but hate smut, pick up this beautiful story and let it carry you away. The characters are believable, layered, human and humorous even in the midst of tragedy. The reader never loses hope and is rewarded on every page with little gems of character behavior, dialogue, plot twists and romantic intrigue. I was so very sorry when it ended!"
Lisa Mladinich, writer, novelist

“All in all, a pleasant summer read...I enjoyed it, and I'll be passing it around to the fellow readers in my life..”
Sarah Reinhard, author

“ ...conveys the beautiful Catholic teachings on conjugal love, and shares both a pro-life story and a conversion story.”
Jean Heimann, Catholic Fire

“There are so many things I love about this book. The book is a very enjoyable read, neither predictable nor formulaic.”
Elizabeth Kathryn Gerold-Miller

“Searching for a page-turning historical Catholic novel? ‘In Name Only’ by Ellen Gable is one book you won't want to put down until you finally reach its satisfying conclusion.”
Anne Faye, author, “Through the Open Window”