As he thrives under the mentorship of his uncle, Rurik dreams of inheriting the business and claiming Merrill as his wife. But unlike other men, who are often frightened away by her older brothers, Rurik isn't intimidated by them or by Merrill's strength and lack of femininity. When Rurik Jorgenson arrives in their small town to join his uncle doing carpentry, he soon crosses paths with Merrill. Merrill actively takes part, possessing a keen ability to work with the horses-despite the advice of her good friend, who disapproves of her unladylike behavior. She enjoys being part of the family business, harvesting ice during the brutal Minnesota winters. After the secrets he kept about his past, will Wesley ever be a man she can honor and trust for the rest of her life?īestselling Author Unveils New Historical SeriesMerrill Krause longs for a family of her own, but she's bound by a promise to her dying mother to care for her father and older brothers until they no longer need her.
As the investigation continues, Callie wonders if she should escape it all by going to Africa. Then expensive jewels go missing from various homes on the island, and suspicion is aimed in Callie's direction. During their time at the golf course, Callie comes to care for Wesley-until she discovers hidden secrets about his past. Should Callie give up her governess job and join her parents in their important work? Is God calling her to the mission field, or does she just want to escape the emotional scars of being jilted by her former beau?When she enrolls young Thomas Bridgeport in golf lessons, Callie meets Wesley Townsend, who urges Callie to take lessons, as well. She's just received a letter from her parents, missionaries in coastal Africa, stating they are in dire need of more personnel. Callie DeBoyer is unsettled as she arrives at Bridal Veil Island with the Bridgeport family.
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