In 1856, the political
unrest is growing in the South. Lucas Mailly gathers his granddaughters
and sends them west by wagon with a handful of men to lead them. He
must stay behind to sell their beloved Riverton home and timber mill.
The recently widowed Elizabeth Bromont doesn't want to disappoint her
grandfather and pushes her own emotions aside to do what is expected.
She takes charge of this band of women on their adventure across the
frontier.
With every turn along the wagon trail, these cousins,
filled with city social graces and charm must learn how to handle the
hardships and heartaches they face. Elizabeth finds herself with an
unexpected suitor-her deceased husband's best friend. Her sister, Megan,
encourages her, while keeping a secret of her own. Abby and Emma, the
Mississippi cousins that have journeyed west, peel away the emotional
layers put there by their heavy-handed plantation owner father and
mother.
On the road west, through wagon accidents, total
exhaustion, raging storms and wild animals the small band of travelers
learn about survival on the prairie and the individuals they need to
become to survive.
Relieved to finally arrive at the abandoned
military post at Fort Worth, Texas they begin the hard work of
establishing a home. The cousins help build schools and churches, and
try to civilize the community with manners. Friendships are mended
together around the quilting frame. But, they soon realize it that
heartache has followed them. When their strength is put to the biggest
test of all, they become true warriors of their heart, mind, and souls.
Remember Me When by Ginny Aiken
In a Series? Women of Hope Series book 2
Publisher: Faith Words
Description:
Inspired by the biblical story of Abigail in 1 Samuel, a Christian woman
stands up for what is right, despite life-threatening consequences.
When
Faith married her husband Roger Nolan he seemed to be an upstanding
businessman, owner of a remote mercantile outside the town of Bountiful,
Oregon. But Faith quickly learned the truth-that her husband is
dishonest in his business practices and likes his liquor, turning mean
when he indulges. When Faith discovers that Roger has yet again failed
to deliver critical winter supplies to Nathan Bartlett, owner of the
nearby logging camp, she takes the order up the mountain herself.
Furious, Roger confronts Faith when she returns, and she is knocked
unconscious. When Faith wakes, she finds Roger dead in a pool of his own
blood, and she soon stands accused of murder.
Having fought in the
War Between the States, Nathan has seen enough violence to last a
lifetime. He has always admired Faith's quiet strength and integrity and
finds it hard to believe such a gentle woman capable of harming anyone.
However, Nathan begins to struggle with his instinct to protect Faith
when evidence mounts against her.
As more and more people begin to
think Faith is guilty, only her trust in God can give her the hope she
needs to survive this trial.
Into the Whirlwind by Elizabeth Camden
In a Series? no
Publisher: Bethany House
Description:
As owner of the 57th Illinois Watch Company, Mollie Knox's future looks
bright until the night the legendary Great Chicago Fire destroys her
beloved city. With her world crumbling around her, Mollie will do
whatever it takes to rebuild in the aftermath of the devastating fire.
Zack
Kazmarek, an influential attorney for one of Chicago's finest
department stores, is a force to be reckoned with among the city's most
powerful citizens. Bold and shrewd, he's accustomed to getting exactly
what he wants--until he meets Mollie Knox, the beguiling businesswoman
just beyond his reach.
In the tumult as the people of Chicago
race to rebuild a bigger and better city, Mollie comes face-to-face with
the full force of Zack's character and influence. Zack believes this
may finally be his chance to win her, but can Mollie ever accept this
man and his whirlwind effect on her life, especially with her treasured
company on the line?
Dark Road Home by Elizabeth Ludwig
In a Series? yes, book 2 of Edge of Freedom Series
Publisher: Bethany House
Description:
Ana Kavanagh's only memories of home are of fire and pain. As a girl she
was the only survivor of a terrible blaze, and years later she still
struggles with her anger at God for letting it happen.
At a
nearby parish she meets and finds a kindred spirit in Eoghan Hamilton,
who is struggling with his own anger--his sister, Cara, betrayed him by
falling in love with one of his enemies. Cast aside by everyone, Eoghan
longs to rejoin the Fenians, a shadowy organization pushing for change
back in Ireland. But gaining their trust requires doing some favors--all
of which seem to lead back to Ana. Who is she and who is searching for
her? As dark secrets from Ana's past begin to come to light, Eoghan must
choose which road to follow--and where to finally place his trust.
Pattern of Romance by Carla Olson Gade
In a Series? yes, book 9 of Quilts of Love Series
Publisher: Abingdon Press
Description:
Honour Metcalf’s quilting needlework is admired by a wealthy customer of
the Boston Mantua-maker for whom she works. In need of increasing her
earnings, she agrees to create an elaborate white work bridal quilt for
the dowager’s niece. A beautiful design emerges as she carefully
stitches the intricate patterns and she begins to dream of fashioning a
wedding quilt of her own. When Honour is falsely accused of thievery and
finds herself in a perilous position, merchant tailor Joshua Sutton
comes to her aid. As he risks his relationships, reputation, and
livelihood to prove her innocence, the two discover a grander plan—a
design for love.
On Distant Shores by Sarah Sundin
In a Series? yes, book 2 of Wings of Nightengale Series
Publisher: Revell
Description:
Lt. Georgiana Taylor has everything she could want. A comfortable
boyfriend back home, a loving family, and a challenging job as a flight
nurse. But in July 1943, Georgie's cozy life gets decidedly more
complicated when she meets pharmacist Sgt. John Hutchinson. Hutch
resents the lack of respect he gets as a noncommissioned serviceman and
hates how the war keeps him from his fiancée. While Georgie and Hutch
share a love of the starry night skies over Sicily, their lives back
home are falling apart. Can they weather the hurt and betrayal? Or will
the pressures of war destroy the fragile connection they've made?
With
her signature attention to detail and her talent for bringing
characters together, Sarah Sundin pens another exciting tale in her
series featuring WWII flight nurses. Fans new and old will find in On Distant Shores the perfect combination of emotion, action, and romance.
Snow on the Tulips by Liz Tolsma
In a Series? no
Publisher: Thomas Nelson
Description:
In a time of unprecedented darkness and fear, Cornelia must decide if saving a stranger's life is worth risking her own.
In
the twilight of the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands, the Germans
have taken everything Cornelia had to give, even what was most precious
to her. Now Gerrit Laninga—a man who puts God and country above all
else—arrives at her house, needing help. She is terrified for herself
and terrified for her family, but most of all, terrified of the pain she
might feel again if she allows herself to love Gerrit. Her hope is to
be free from her paralyzing fear.
Gerrit is a known and hunted
Dutch Resistance member. When he comes to Cornelia's home for shelter,
he's drawn to her strength and kindness. When he asks her to contact the
local Resistance on his behalf, she refuses. Gerrit is determined to
find a way to continue his underground work without putting Cornelia or
her family in harm's way.
When things start to unravel and
Gerrit’s life depends on her actions, she must summon her courage and
learn to depend on the perfect love that drives out all fear. But will
her new love be snatched away before it has a chance to bloom?
