Christian Historical Romance with Adventure

Alena Mentink writes books designed to give readers an emotional thrill while drawing them closer to the Lord. If you love adventures set in 1800s America and based off love, family, and faith, then you are in the right place.

“Heartwarming historical romance that takes readers on a delightful journey filled with unexpected twists and endearing characters . . . Alena Mentink’s writing exudes warmth and sincerity.”

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When you’re looking for a new book, what are the elements you’re looking for?

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Alena Mentink's Most Recent Release:

A Choice of Love: Cowboy Matt Keath is a confirmed bachelor with no permanent plans. When his older brother unexpectedly dies, Matt heads to their farm to help his sister-in-law. Emily has no use for her reluctant, would-be rescuer, but both are surprised by the feelings that begin to blossom between them as they learn to work together.

Grab a Copy of A Choice of Love

Next Book Release: Scheduled for February 26th, 2025

A Time of Proving, the second book in the Home to Osceola series, will be releasing February 26th, 2025. Be sure to sign up to the newsletter for updates!

Check Out the Blog for Book Talk, Author Interviews, and Recommendations

How to Identify a Gentleman (1880’s Style)

by Alena Mentink | March 7, 2025 | History | 0 Comments

Have you ever taken time to read through an old newspaper? I did so quite a bit as I researched for A Time of Proving. Newspapers give an excellent feel for the writing style of the time and also provide insight into what occupied people's minds. Besides...

A Photographic Look at Osceola, Nebraska

by Alena Mentink | March 6, 2025 | Books, Home to Osceola | 0 Comments

My Home to Osceola series is fictional. The characters are created out of my own head and the plot is formed as I put those characters through hard circumstances. You won't find my stories in the history books, sorry to say (or perhaps not so sorry since no real...

Why I Write Historical Fiction

by Alena Mentink | March 5, 2025 | Books | 0 Comments

With another book that just released, now seems like the perfect time to talk about why I choose to write historical fiction. There could be a couple answers for that. The History, of Course. I love diving into the past and exploring the way things used to...

The Root of the Idea Behind A Time of Proving

by Alena Mentink | March 4, 2025 | Books, Home to Osceola | 0 Comments

With most of my books, I can remember the moment an idea took fire and started spinning itself into a book. One scene jumps to life vividly, and then bit by bit, the rest of the details of the story follow. Not every author works that way. To each their own...

Having a Sense of Place

by Alena Mentink | March 3, 2025 | Home to Osceola | 0 Comments

People talk about having "a sense of place." You know how it is, the ties you have to a certain area, whether that's a specific house or piece of land or part of the country. Both Jase and Miriam crave that sense of belonging in A Time of Proving. For...