Linda Hoover Books Christian fiction
In 1880 Boston, Julia Phillips’s father betroths her to wealthy Lucien Harris to cover up a tragic secret. She has no interest in Lucien, but Jacob Anderson, a kind jewelry store clerk has captured her attention. Can she put off Lucien long enough to convince her parents to accept a man who isn’t in the upper-class as her husband?
Jacob works with his uncle in Boston, but plans to buy land for a farm out west when he has enough money. When Julia walks into their store his priorities change. Their mutual attraction grows into love, and he wants to be the man she marries. But how can he with so little money?
Julia feels increasing pressure from Lucien to pretend she’s happy about the upcoming wedding. Then, she discovers the arranged marriage is based on blackmail. Her family will be ruined if she doesn’t comply.
Will God make a way for Jacob and Julia to have their heart's desire?
In 1918, Dusty and Darla's Appalachian relatives still feud with their neighbors, are deeply superstitious and believe in local folklore. The teen twins deal with it every summer. But this time two young women have disappeared into an abandoned mine, and the mountain families believe trolls looking for brides are responsible.
Prince Aidan's isolated clan has waited hundreds of years for the fulfillment of a prophecy that says a heavenly being will come to them, marry the prince and lead them to a better life. After catching a glimpse of Darla, Aidan knows it’s only a matter of time.
Darla believes God has called her to rescue whoever-or whatever-lives in the mine. Dusty wants to keep her from being the next victim. Will she be savior or sacrifice?
In 1900, near Brighton, England, Justin Ramsay wants to fulfill his grandmother's death bed wish, but first he must complete a task for his brother or join the military. Elena Bishop wants to raise enough money to save her home.
They each have a plan to achieve their desire, but don't realize one person's success means the other person's failure. They have no idea how much trouble they'll face along the way, and they certainly don't anticipate falling in love.
Ultimately the time comes when they must admit they have no real control. Trusting God to take care of the circumstances is the only way to find peace, even if it means Elena and her father will lose their home or Justin is sent to join a military regiment in India. Will God provide a happy ending for both Elena and Justin?