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Sage's Eyes
by V.C. AndrewsFrom V.C. Andrews, bestselling author of Flowers in the Attic (the first in a series of Lifetime movie events about the Dollanganger family), comes the tale of a young girl kept under the watchful eye of her adoptive parents, as if they fear who—or what—she’ll become…Sixteen-year-old Sage is a lonely child. Her adoptive parents watch her obsessively, as if studying her for warning signs of…something. And maybe they’re right to—even she can’t make sense of the strange things she sees and hears. She possesses knowledge that other teenagers don’t, that her parents and teachers—no adult—could possibly have. So when Sage finally makes a friend who understands her alarming gift, he becomes her confidant, a precarious link to the truth about who she really is. For Sage and the alluring new boy at school share many things in common. Perhaps, they’ll learn, far too many things.
Sage's Eyes
by Virginia AndrewsSixteen-year-old Sage is a lonely child. Her adoptive parents watch her obsessively, as if studying her for warning signs of...something. And maybe they're right to-even she can't make sense of the strange things she sees and hears. She possesses knowledge that other teenagers don't, that her parents and teachers-no adult-could possibly have. So when Sage finally makes a friend who understands her alarming gift, he becomes her confidant, a precarious link to the truth about who she really is. For Sage and the alluring new boy at school share many things in common. Perhaps, they'll learn, far too many things.
Said No One Ever
by Stephanie Eding"A playful story with heart and teasing goodwill." —Publishers Weekly for The Unplanned Life of Josie HaleReaders of Sally Thorne and Beth O'Leary will love Ellie Reed's wild adventure.Ellie Reed's self-esteem can't take it anymore…Ellie has just about had enough of her family's constant criticism and attempts to control her life. But when she rents an Airbnb getaway on a gorgeous farm in Montana, she encounters a whole new set of family drama. Now she's the reluctant and borderline competent caretaker of a barn full of unruly farm animals, the sudden best friend of a spunky elderly widow whose outrageous ideas just might change her destiny, and caught between two handsome men competing for control of the farm, and for her attention…
Sail Away
by Lisa JacksonRevisit this gripping fan-favorite tale of intrigue, deception, and romance from #1 New York Times bestselling author Lisa Jackson. Adam Drake is a man with a mission: determined to clear his name of the false embezzlement charges brought against him by his former employer, resort mogul Victor Montgomery, Adam crashes the latest Montgomery gala opening. What Adam is not prepared for is Victor's dazzling daughter, Marnie, who appears at the gala on the arm of her wealthy fiancé, Kent Simms, who just happens to be Victor's right-hand man. Adam suspects that Kent may have been involved in framing him, and the only way to get to Kent is through his fiancée. But Adam hasn't counted on the sizzling attraction between himself and Marnie...
Sail Away
by Kathleen KorbelA DREAM COME TRUE He had a face a woman wouldn't easily forget, yet the rugged stranger Lilly Kokoa encountered while sailing the untamed sea had no memory of his past. And this mesmerizing man needed her-as no other man ever had before...Sweet Lilly wasn't the kind to turn away a soul-especially one as irresistible as the handsome drifter. Then, as they ran from danger, Lilly found herself being protected by his powerful embrace. But once the threat they faced was over, would her handsome lover be able to look past Lilly's plain-Jane appearance and see her beauty within?
Sail Away: Sail Away (Royal Navy Series #4)
by Lee Rowan3rd EditionSequel to Home is the SailorRoyal Navy Series: Book FourSail away once again with Will Marshall and Davy Archer in this collection of missing moments from their saga. Meet some of the background players from their story as they take center stage in tales of their own. Enjoy a journey through the family album of the Royal Navy series universe in the following stories: Captain's Courtship is the tale of Cynthia Lancaster and newly promoted Commander Paul Smith as they face revolution in both the Lancaster household and the colonies, unwilling to let anything stand in the way of their love. While fleeing an angry mob who takes exception to a despised Aristo courting a French girl, David Archer's cousin Christopher St. John and his fiancee wind up on the HMS Calypso in See Paris and Live. The relationship between Will Marshall and David Archer has moved beyond friendship into love worth risking death for--even though neither young man has spoken his feelings. But when a storm leaves them Castaway on a deserted island, their fantasy is within reach... if they dare to take the chance. After the harrowing events in Ransom, David Archer is given the chance to take the test that will promote him to Lieutenant, and secure the first step in his career. But when Will Marshall realizes the vast difference between their social standing in their Voyage to London, he wonders whether there will be room in Davy's life for him, after all. Finally, enjoy six short Royal Navy stories that show a glimpse of Will and Davy at the holidays--Halloween, Christmas, Valentine's day, shore leave... and a special nit-picking vignette from Charlie Cochrane.First Edition published by Linden Bay Romance, 2006.First Edition of Gift Exchange published in Heroes Unwrapped by Linden Bay Romance, 2006.Second Edition published by Cheyenne Publishing/Bristlecone Pine Press, 2012.
Sail Away with Me (Blue Moon Harbor #3)
by Susan FoxChristmas is coming to Blue Moon Harbor, a cozy dot in the Pacific Northwest where love shines bright . . . Bookseller Iris Yakimura grew up on Destiny Island and it’s the only place where her painful shyness doesn’t cripple her. An avid romance reader, she believes that one day the right man will come along—one who loves her just the way she is. She never imagines that man will arrive in time for the holidays, like a gift. Or that he’ll be a celebrity musician with a bad boy vibe—and a warm heart . . . Julian Blake spent most of his teens on Destiny Island, before fleeing a mentor turned abuser. Music saved him. He has avoided the island, but now his injured father needs him. Plagued by unsettling memories, Julian’s solace comes from surprising places—and from smart, stunning Iris. When he feels compelled to expose his abuser, will Iris find the courage to stand by his side in the spotlight that will ensue—much less embrace a love that might take her far from home? . . .
Sailing at Sunset: A feel-good romance from Hallmark Publishing
by Cindi MadsenShe can handle anything in her job. Even a week on a boat with a handsome but annoying sailor. Josh tells himself he&’s the luckiest guy in the world. Living on his sailboat and taking tourists on occasional chartered trips, he&’s not tied down to routines and responsibilities. He even named his sailboat Solitude, because that&’s what he enjoys much of the time. Danae works at a boat company, and she just got promoted—sort of. To keep her dream job, she must get her opinionated coworkers to all agree on a marketing plan. Her boss directs her to set up a week-long sailing tour with them as a work trip and a bonding experience. At first, Danae isn&’t completely on board with Josh&’s laid-back approach to the excursion. But during visits to quaint New England towns and seafaring adventures, she and Josh start to see one another&’s true colors…and Josh begins to question his solitary life. This feel-good romance includes a free Hallmark original recipe for Crunchy Salmon Cakes.
Sailing in Style (Love by Design #2)
by Dana MentinkDanger: Heartbreak ahead! Piper Brindle has spent her entire adult life trying to live down the stigma of her family's checkered history. The one bright spot was Cy Franco, the talented California designer with the surfer-boy looks. She ended up only breaking his heart. Now an acting gig on the historic River King reunites her with the guy she pushed away. She knows she doesn't deserve him, but how can she pretend she's immune to Cy's charms? As her past explodes into her present, Piper knows they can never have a future together. But with their irresistible chemistry drawing them even closer than before, how will she be able to walk away a second time?
Sailing to Capri
by Elizabeth AdlerBob Hardwick, a Yorkshire tycoon, is dead. Was he murdered? Daisy and Montana must find out. Hardwick leaves a list of suspects who might have wished him dead, instructions for a cruise, at the end of which his will is to be read, and the six are to be confronted with their pasts. Daisy and Montana, both wounded by their own pasts, find themselves drawn together in this suspenseful romance.
Sailing to Singapore with the Tycoon
by Ruby BasuWill Deepti be able to resist her forbidden attraction to her billionaire boss as they sail to Singapore on his superyacht? Find out more in Ruby Basu&’s latest captivating story for Harlequin Romance.Romance was the last thing on her mind…until she met the CEO! How did former investment banker Deepti find herself aboard billionaire Matteo&’s superyacht? Well, now that her professional reputation has been ripped apart by her ex-boyfriend, working as Matteo&’s pastry chef offers Deepti a much-needed chance to escape London. Yet sailing to Singapore gives Deepti a whole new problem: her unexpected—and excitingly intense!—connection with off-limits Matteo…From Harlequin Romance: Be swept away by glamorous and heartfelt love stories.
The Sailor from Casablanca: A summer read full of passion and betrayal, set between Golden Age Casablanca and the present day
by Charline MalavalA spellbinding story of love and betrayal for fans of Santa Montefiore, Fiona Valpy's The Beekeeper's Promise and Dinah Jefferies. Perfect for book clubs! ***Shortlisted for the Filigranes Prize******RATED 5 STARS BY REAL READERS***"I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" -5* Amazon review"A story full of mysteries and romance, set against the sumptuous backdrop of Casablanca." -5* Amazon review"An exceptional debut" -Les Livres d'Eve blog "A novel full of warmth, emotions and exoticism." -Le PopulaireTall, brilliant and ambitious, eighteen-year-old sailor Guillaume has the world at his feet when he steps onto the shores of Casablanca in April 1940. But his dreams of travelling the world are cut short when he dies in a warship explosion in the harbour of Casablanca.Sixty-five years later in 2005, as Loubna fights to open a cinema in the bustling harbourside city, the young woman discovers the mystery of the sailor from Casablanca . . . and a suitcase full of her grandfather Guillaume's love letters. But could it be that the boy everyone has supposed dead for over half a century is still alive?And if so - did he run away with one of his countless girlfriends all these years ago?As Loubna searches for answers, she finds herself swept up in an epic story of love, passion, intrigue and betrayal, set in the enchantingly glamorous heart of Golden Age Casablanca.
The Sailor from Casablanca: A summer read full of passion and betrayal, set between Golden Age Casablanca and the present day
by Charline MalavalA spellbinding story of love and betrayal for fans of Santa Montefiore, Fiona Valpy's The Beekeeper's Promise and Dinah Jefferies. Perfect for book clubs!***Shortlisted for the Filigranes Prize******RATED 5 STARS BY REAL READERS***"I couldn't turn the pages fast enough!" -5* Amazon review"A story full of mysteries and romance, set against the sumptuous backdrop of Casablanca." -5* Amazon review"An exceptional debut" -Les Livres d'Eve blog"A novel full of warmth, emotions and exoticism." -Le PopulaireTall, brilliant and ambitious, eighteen-year-old sailor Guillaume has the world at his feet when he steps onto the shores of Casablanca in April 1940. But his dreams of travelling the world are cut short when he dies in a warship explosion in the harbour of Casablanca.Sixty-five years later in 2005, as Loubna fights to open a cinema in the bustling harbourside city, the young woman discovers the mystery of the sailor from Casablanca . . . and a suitcase full of her grandfather Guillaume's love letters. But could it be that the boy everyone has supposed dead for over half a century is still alive?And if so - did he run away with one of his countless girlfriends all these years ago?As Loubna searches for answers, she finds herself swept up in an epic story of love, passion, intrigue and betrayal, set in the enchantingly glamorous heart of Golden Age Casablanca.
Sailor Proof: An LGBTQ Romance (Shore Leave #1)
by Annabeth Albert&“Whether making my heart melt or my head burst into flames, Annabeth Albert draws the reader in and keeps them captivated.&” —Gay Book ReviewsThe sexy Navy chief and his best friend&’s adorkable little brother…It&’s petty, but Naval Chief Derrick Fox wishes he could exact a little revenge on his ex by showing off a rebound fling. His submarine is due to return to its Bremerton, Washington, home base soon and Derrick knows all too well there won't be anyone waiting with a big, showy welcome.Enter one ill-advised plan…Arthur Euler is the guy you go to in a pinch—he's excellent at out-of-the-box solutions. It's what the genius music-slash-computer nerd is known for. So when he finds out Derrick needs a favor, he&’s happy to help. He can muster the sort of welcome a Naval Chief deserves, no problem at all.Except it is a problem. A very big problem.When Arthur&’s homecoming welcome is a little too convincing, when a video of their gangplank smooch goes enormously viral, they're caught between a dock and a hard place. Neither of them ever expected a temporary fake relationship to look—or feel—so real. And Arthur certainly never considered he'd be fighting for a very much not-fake forever with a military man.Also from Annabeth Albert:Out of UniformBook 1: Off BaseBook 2: At AttentionBook 3: On PointBook 4: Wheels UpBook 5: Squared AwayBook 6: Tight QuartersBook 7: Rough TerrainHotshotsBook 1: Burn ZoneBook 2: High HeatBook 3: Feel the FireBook 4: Up in SmokeCarina Adores is home to highly romantic contemporary love stories where LGBTQ+ characters find their happily-ever-afters. Discover a new Carina Adores book every month!
Saint: Caballeros Siniestros 3
by Aria ColeSaint Rossi era rico de cuna, pero eso quedó atrás el día en que despegó sobre su moto para convertirse en miembro fundador de los Caballeros Siniestros, un club de motos creado con el propósito de proteger y defender las vidas de mujeres de todo el mundo. Es el coqueto del club, con hoyuelos encantadores y una sonrisa pícara, pero cuando una belleza morena y curvilínea cae en sus brazos, se ve sorprendido por el primitivo impulso de proteger a esta mujer a toda costa. Ella es como una huella en su alma, y ahora su único propósito en la vida es hacerla suya. Adelina de los Ángeles nunca esperó enamorarse de uno de los hombres que la salvó de un destino sombrío. Nacida en una comunidad azotada por la pobreza, la vida con los Caballeros Siniestros está más allá de su imaginación más brutal, y pasar todos los días con Saint ha hecho que su corazón ceda, un toque inocente a la vez. Pero volar demasiado cerca del sol puede quemar, e incluso los cuentos de hadas más dulces tienen villanos. Pronto, Saint se verá obligado a defender el futuro que está decidido a tener con la única mujer que le ha importado. Advertencia: Saint y Adelina son una fuerza de la naturaleza; ella es de espíritu libre, él está listo para atarla a él por la eternidad. Espera un paseo salvaje con este héroe alfa y la mujer que está empeñada en darlo todo, incluso sus rudos bebés moteros. Si estás listo para un hombre de las cavernas gruñón que no se detendrá ante nada para reclamar lo que es suyo, ¡entonces los hombres de los Caballeros Siniestros son para ti!
Saint (Serie Sinister Knights MC. Vol.3 #3)
by Aria ColeUna serie bestseller da un' autrice bestseller USA Today Saint Rossi è nato con la camicia, ma l’ha gettata nella polvere il giorno in cui è salito in sella alla sua moto per diventare uno dei membri fondatori dei Sinister Knights, un club di motociclisti creato con lo scopo di proteggere e difendere le donne di tutto il mondo. Lui è il donnaiolo del club, ha delle splendide fossette e un sorriso malizioso, ma quando una bellissima donna, mora e sinuosa, cade tra le sue braccia, è accecato dall’impulso primordiale di proteggerla a tutti i costi. Lei è come un’impronta nella sua anima, e ora il suo unico scopo nella vita è farla sua. Adelina De los Angeles non si sarebbe mai aspettata di innamorarsi di uno degli uomini che l’hanno salvata da un triste destino. Nata in una comunità povera, non avrebbe mai immaginato di imbattersi nei Sinister Knights né di passare ogni giorno con Saint che è entrato in punta di piedi nel suo cuore e l’ha fatta innamorare, un poco alla volta. Ma volando troppo vicino al sole ci si può bruciare, e anche le fiabe più dolci hanno dei cattivi. Presto Saint sarà costretto a difendere il futuro che è determinato ad avere con l’unica donna importante per lui. Attenzione: Saint e Adelina sono una forza della natura; lei è uno spirito libero, lui è pronto a legarla a sé per l’eternità. Tenetevi pronti per una corsa sfrenata con questo eroe alfa e con la donna a cui è deciso a dare tutto, anche dei piccoli biker cazzuti. Se avete voglia di conoscere degli uomini delle caverne che non si fermano davanti a niente per rivendicare ciò che vogliono, allora i Sinister Knights sono ciò che fa al caso vostro!
Saint: A Paradise Novel (The\books Of History Chronicles Ser. #2)
by Ted DekkerCarl Strople was covertly recruited to Black Ops and given the most brutal kind of training any man or woman could endure. Now he belongs to The X Group. But why do they call him &“Saint&”?An assassin. The most effective killer in the world. And yet . . . Carl Strople struggles to retain fleeting memories that betray an even more ominous reality. He's been told part of the truth--but not all of it.Invasive techniques have stripped him of his identity and made him someone new--for this he is grateful. But there are some things they can't take from him. The love of a woman, unbroken loyalties to his past, the need for survival.From the deep woods of Hungary to the streets of New York, Saint takes you on a journey of betrayal in a world of government cover-ups, political intrigue, and one man's search for the truth. In the end, that truth will be his undoing.The Bookshelf Reviews, which gave this novel from Ted Dekker 5 out of 5 stars, stated, &“Saint reads like The Bourne Identity [Robert Ludlum] meets The Matrix meets Mr. Murder [Dean Koontz].&”Full-length suspense with a thread of fantasyBook two in the Paradise series: Showdown, Saint, Sinner
Saint: A Sexy MC Romance (Knights of Fury #1)
by Chantal FernandoFrom the New York Times bestselling author of the Wind Dragons and Cursed Ravens MC series comes sinners, saints and secrets…Dear Skylar,Five years. That’s a long time to go without talking to somebody, especially someone who was such a huge part of your life…A letter from my first kiss and my childhood everything…from prison.He may be nicknamed Saint, but this sweet, sexy biker most definitely has a wild streak. Hearing from him draws me right back into the Knights of Fury motorcycle club—the people I’ll always think of as family.He’s still the only man I’ve ever wanted.Each good, old-fashioned letter from my “prison pen pal” has my heart racing. Which is nothing compared to how I feel when Saint surprises me in person, as a free man.I was just a kid the last time we saw each other, but the connection between us now is anything but innocent.He’s the type of man who would do anything to protect his woman. And with my world crashing down around me, that’s exactly what I’m going to need.This book is approximately 67,000 wordsPlease note: This book is part of the Knights of Fury MC series but can be read as a stand-alone.One-click with confidence. This title is part of the Carina Press Romance Promise: all the romance you’re looking for with an HEA/HFN. It’s a promise!
The Saint: A Novel (Seducer #2)
by Madeline HunterNationally bestselling author Madeline Hunter has captivated fans with unforgettable romance novels filled with suspense, seduction, mystery, and love. Now meet "the Saint" in this sizzling tale of a mysterious aristocrat, a high-spirited American beauty, and an affair that begins with an innocent temptation. . . and leads to the most exquisitely dangerous of seductions. Vergil Duclairc was a man used to getting his way. And as the newly appointed guardian of Miss Bianca Kenwood, he was determined to...
The Saint (Highland Guard #5)
by Monica MccartyRobert the Bruce consolidates lands and loyalty in a bold war for Scotland's independence, as his elite team of warriors, the Highland Guard, fight for king, country . . . and love. Magnus MacKay is the ultimate Highlander: tough, proud, able to master any terrain and to best his enemies. Called "the Saint" for his refusal to discuss women, as well as for his cool and steady leadership, Magnus hides a painful truth. It isn't virtue or piety that keeps him silent, but a wound of love and loss that cuts so deep he cannot bear to speak of it. But when the woman who refused him is betrothed to his friend and fellow Guardsman, Magnus is tested by love's battle cry. A wild and innocent beauty, Helen chose family duty over her desire for Magnus. Now the anger in his eyes mirrors the tormented regret in her heart. But as deadly subterfuge stalks the King and his Guard, Helen vows to right her youthful mistakes with a woman's determined spirit. Still, Magnus harbors secrets and an iron will not to weaken to temptation--or heartache--again. But as danger looms, it's the kiss not of a saint, but of a sinner, that can save them.From the Paperback edition.
The Saint (Ghosttown Riders #4)
by Amelia SheaA Ghosttown Riders Motorcycle Club Book – The mayor of a small town should be wary of a gang of bikers moving into the area…and certainly not dangerously attracted to one of the leaders of the motorcycle club. Bailey Preston prides herself on her position Mayor of Ghosttown. She may not have wanted it, but she’s done her best by the town and its residents. All the residents. When the original motorcycle club moves back to Ghosttown, Bailey is set on making the bikers feel welcome, a sentiment that is not shared by the other townspeople. Her efforts to make their small town a thriving, beautiful place to live has its challenges. New ones arise when the man she’s been secretly obsessed with for the past year becomes a permanent fixture in the small town. Bailey wants Saint Monroe. The quiet and incredibly private VP of the Ghosttown Riders is one of the most revered members of the MC. He rules his club with respect, meticulous thought, and protection. Bailey can’t help but be attracted to his quiet reserve and his rugged sex appeal. However, her horrid past is a roadblock that prevents her from going after what she wants most—sexy Saint. Saint wants Bailey. When Saint speaks, people listen, and when he leads his brothers, they follow. He lives his life without distraction. Until the mayor. His growing attraction for Bailey has tested his patience in the last year. He wasn’t prepared for her, but nothing will stop him from claiming her once he’s settled into town. With his permanent residency, Saint is ready to make his move. All he has to do is break down her barriers and prove that he will do anything to keep her by his side. Bailey is Saint’s soulmate, and he’s ready to prove it by being her savior.
Saint: A Novel (The World of the Narrows #1)
by Adrienne YoungNew York Times bestselling author Adrienne Young returns to the world of The Narrows with Saint, a captivating prequel to Fable and Namesake.As a boy, Elias learned the hard way what happens when you don’t heed the old tales.Nine years after his lack of superstition got his father killed, he’s grown into a young man of piety, with a deep reverence for the hallowed sea and her fickle favor. As stories of the fisherman’s son who has managed to escape the most deadly of storms spreads from port to port, his devotion to the myths and creeds has given him the reputation of the luckiest bastard to sail the Narrows.Now, he’s mere days away from getting everything his father ever dreamed for him: a ship of his own, a crew, and a license that names him as one of the first Narrows-born traders. But when a young dredger from the Unnamed Sea with more than one secret crosses his path, Elias’ faith will be tested like never before. The greater the pull he feels toward her, the farther he drifts from the things he’s spent the last three years working for. He is dangerously close to repeating his mistakes and he’s seen first hand how vicious the jealous sea can be. If he’s going to survive her retribution, he will have to decide which he wants more, the love of the girl who could change their shifting world, or the sacred beliefs that earned him the name that he’s known for—Saint.
Saint and Scholar
by Holley TrentHe teaches about the Irish past. She worries about their Irish future. Grant Fennell seems to lack the luck of the Irish. He's had his nose broken three times, his dissertation advisor was a useless lump, he's thirty-one and finishing his PhD, and he can't find a teaching position in the US. Then he accepts a job in his native Ireland on the same day the stunning former student he's been intrigued by for nearly eight years shows a shred of interest. Finally, he catches a break: Carla Gill needs his expertise. Carla is at a dead end on her late Irish-American father's family tree project. Who better to assist than an expert on Irish history? Especially one with the face of an Adonis and a brogue that makes her want to shed her clothes. She'll be his girlfriend, all right, in spite of her overprotective brothers and nay-saying friend. But when Carla accompanies Grant to Ireland to conduct her research, he makes it clear he wants to put her on the fast track to matrimony. The professor wants to teach her something about "happily ever after." Does she really want her happy ending to start right now? CONTENT WARNING: Contains swearing in two languages and scenes of explicit sensuality.52,000 Words
Saint Anything
by Sarah Dessen<P>Sydney has always felt invisible. She's grown accustomed to her brother, Peyton, being the focus of the family's attention and, lately, concern. Peyton is handsome and charismatic, but seems bent on self-destruction. <P>Now, after a drunk-driving accident that crippled a boy, Peyton's serving some serious jail time, and Sydney is on her own, questioning her place in the family and the world. Then she meets the Chatham family. Drawn into their warm, chaotic circle, Sydney experiences unquestioning acceptance for the first time. There's effervescent Layla, who constantly falls for the wrong guy, Rosie, who's had her own fall from grace, and Mrs. Chatham, who even though ailing is the heart of the family. But it's with older brother Mac--quiet, watchful, and protective--that Sydney finally feels seen, really seen, at last. <P>Saint Anything is Sarah Dessen's deepest and most psychologically probing novel yet, telling an engrossing story of a girl discovering friendship, love, and herself. <P><b> Nominee for the 2018 Young Reader's Choice Award </b> <i>(Pacific Northwest Library Association)</i>
A Saint in Graceland
by Deborah HiningGrieving her mother's death and yearning to see more of the world beyond her mountain home, Sally Beth sets out on a journey that leads her across the American Southwest and ultimately to a remote mission station in Tanzania, where she finds a new kind of freedom in the African plains and the people who dwell there. But when war comes to the mission gates, its horrors shatter her world. She must find a way to rebuild her life and choose whether or not to serve the people she's grown to love--a choice that will shake the simple faith of her childhood and ignite her passion for a wounded man.