Hickory Ridge Romance – serie

Beyond All Measure by acclaimed historical novelist Dorothy Love is a moving post-Civil War romance about healing after heartbreak, rediscovering faith, and daring to trust love again. Featuring a guarded heroine, a steadfast small-town hero, and the hope of new beginnings in the Smoky Mountain foothills, this heartfelt novel explores how even the deepest wounds can give way to unexpected grace."This winning debut will be a hit with fans of Gilbert Morris and Lauraine Snelling." --Library JournalAda Wentworth may be young, but she's seen enough of life to know she can only rely on herself. Everyone including God it seems, has let her down. Having lost her family, her fiancé, and her fortune, Ada journeys from Boston to Hickory Ridge, Tennessee, to take a position as a lady's companion. Though initially charmed by the pretty little Southern town tucked into the foothills of the great Smokies, Ada plans to stay only until she can earn enough to establish a millinery shop.Her employer, Wyatt Caldwell, the local lumber mill owner, is easily the kindest, most attractive man Ada has met in Hickory Ridge. He believes Providence has brought her to town and into his life. But how, after so many betrayals, can she ever trust again? Besides, Wyatt has a dream of his own. A dream that will one day take him far from Hickory Ridge.As the South struggles to heal in the aftermath of the Civil War, one woman must let go of her painful past in order to embrace God's plans for her. Can she trust Him, and Wyatt, with her future and her heart?Warm, uplifting, and rich with historical detail, Beyond All Measure is an inspiring story about faith restored, love rediscovered, and the courage it takes to believe in God's plans--even after everything has been lost.

Acclaimed historical novelist Dorothy Love's Beauty for Ashes; a tender post-Civil War romance about grief, second chances, and the courage to love again. Featuring a young widow heroine, a wandering Southern gentleman, and a small-town community, this heartfelt historical novel explores how faith can bring healing after heartbreak.Carrie Daly has already endured more loss than most women her age. Widowed during the Civil War, she fears the family she once dreamed of may never become a reality. In practical-minded Nate Chastain, Carrie believes she has found a safe and sensible future--one built on stability rather than romance--even if she isn't quite ready to set a wedding date.Griff Rutledge once belonged to Charleston's elite society but has spent years wandering far from home after a painful estrangement from his family. Determined never to settle down, Griff prefers a life of travel and adventure. But when he arrives in Hickory Ridge to train a Thoroughbred for an upcoming race, he finds himself unexpectedly drawn to the quiet strength and kindness of Carrie Daly.Despite whispers from the townsfolk and Carrie's own fears that happiness has passed her by, a friendship begins to grow between them. As their bond deepens, both Carrie and Griff must confront the wounds of their pasts and decide whether they're willing to risk their hearts again.Rich with Southern charm, faith, and the promise of redemption, Beauty for Ashes is an inspiring story about discovering hope after loss--and trusting that even the deepest sorrow can give way to new beginnings.