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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Alena Mentink's Most Recent Release:

A Time of Proving

A Time of Proving is the second book in the Home to Osceola series.

Book Release Scheduled for February 25th, 2026

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Did You Know An Arrival of Hope is Set in a Real Town?

by Alena Mentink | March 10, 2026 | Books, Home to Osceola | 0 Comments

A few days ago I shared about the characters in An Arrival of Hope and the ties some of them have to people in real life. Today I wanted to show you some of the places you'll see in the story. Osceola, Nebraska was and still is a real town. It's the place where I grew...

Are Any of the Characters in An Arrival of Hope Real?

by Alena Mentink | March 4, 2026 | Books, Home to Osceola | 0 Comments

"Are any of your characters based on real people?" That's one question a lot of people ask me about my books. My first response is usually, "Oh, no, I don't write people I know into my stories." (Some people have been rather disappointed since they hoped for an...

The Hero Who Never Meant to Be One

by Alena Mentink | March 3, 2026 | Books, Home to Osceola | 0 Comments

There are some heroes who ride onto the scene with bold and fearless confidence—and then there are the ones who would never think of claiming the word hero for themselves. Zane Hoffman falls firmly into the second category. He’s a widower, a father of two, and a...

A Candid Look at Rosalind, Disappointment, and Hope

by Alena Mentink | February 28, 2026 | Books, Home to Osceola | 0 Comments

Have you ever faced a disappointment that you later realized you set yourself up for? Human nature sometimes makes us want to strain our necks and look beyond the present moment to see what lies beyond the next curve in the road. We want to make a guess at what’s...

An Arrival of Hope Releases Today!

by Alena Mentink | February 25, 2026 | Books, Home to Osceola | 0 Comments

Today is release day for An Arrival of Hope, and I couldn't be happier to share Zane and Rosalind's story. What starts as a dutiful journey for Rosalind turns into something far more risky. Family tensions simmer. Old secrets rise. And when danger closes in, Rosalind...