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Heart of Joy by Rachel J. Good
Title: Heart of Joy
Author: Rachel J. Good
Published: August 14, 2024
Pages: 174
Series: Hearts of the West, Book 5
Genre: Historical Christian Romance
Setting: California, 1879
What happens when a strong-willed woman determined to follow her faith crosses paths with a handsome but guarded widower who’s lost his trust in God?
Emily Spenser leaves behind a life of comfort and a fiancé to follow God’s call to the Wild West alongside her preacher father, settling in the lawless town of Bodie, California. In town, she encounters Rosie, a sweet little girl living with other outcast children in a house of ill repute. Emily’s mothering instincts kick in, and she "adopts" the little girl.
Nathaniel Lockwood, a miner lost whose young wife is murdered by a group of men he’s determined to bring to justice, shares Emily's strong desire to help the children at the brothel. As he tries to fight his growing attraction to the preacher’s daughter, he also takes on the task of protecting her from the dangers of the rough-and-tumble town.
As sparks fly between them, Emily’s stubborn refusal to heed Nathaniel’s warnings puts both her life and the safety of Nathaniel’s mother-in-law and daughter at risk. Faced with outlaws who will stop at nothing to kidnap her, Emily must rely on her faith to navigate the most troubling circumstances. Meanwhile, Nathaniel must find his way back to God.
Rachel J. Good’s Heart of Joy is a story of faith, grief, and second chances. While the romance between Emily and Nathaniel is at the forefront, there’s plenty of action as they face down murderers in the rugged Wild West.
You can follow Rachel at racheljgood.mystrikingly.com.
Author: Rachel J. Good
Published: August 14, 2024
Pages: 174
Series: Hearts of the West, Book 5
Genre: Historical Christian Romance
Setting: California, 1879
What happens when a strong-willed woman determined to follow her faith crosses paths with a handsome but guarded widower who’s lost his trust in God?
Emily Spenser leaves behind a life of comfort and a fiancé to follow God’s call to the Wild West alongside her preacher father, settling in the lawless town of Bodie, California. In town, she encounters Rosie, a sweet little girl living with other outcast children in a house of ill repute. Emily’s mothering instincts kick in, and she "adopts" the little girl.
Nathaniel Lockwood, a miner lost whose young wife is murdered by a group of men he’s determined to bring to justice, shares Emily's strong desire to help the children at the brothel. As he tries to fight his growing attraction to the preacher’s daughter, he also takes on the task of protecting her from the dangers of the rough-and-tumble town.
As sparks fly between them, Emily’s stubborn refusal to heed Nathaniel’s warnings puts both her life and the safety of Nathaniel’s mother-in-law and daughter at risk. Faced with outlaws who will stop at nothing to kidnap her, Emily must rely on her faith to navigate the most troubling circumstances. Meanwhile, Nathaniel must find his way back to God.
Rachel J. Good’s Heart of Joy is a story of faith, grief, and second chances. While the romance between Emily and Nathaniel is at the forefront, there’s plenty of action as they face down murderers in the rugged Wild West.
You can follow Rachel at racheljgood.mystrikingly.com.