December 1, 2017
Callie Murphy is stunned when new Wallin's Landing pastor Levi Wallin tells her that her brother Adam died in the gold fields. As if that weren't shocking enough, it seems Adam named Levi guardian to his baby daughter, to Callie, and to Callie's twin brothers. Now Levi has invited them all to live with him, and what choice does she have? But Callie was raised in the gold camps, and that hardscrabble and violent life has left her defensive and wary--especially of people as alien to her as these folks seem to be. Trust is slow in coming, but as the Wallins work their heartwarming magic, Callie and Levi drop their barriers. VERDICT A pastor struggling to make up for his errant past and a young woman who needs to learn to trust find forgiveness, acceptance, and love. This family-rich, faith-infused Christmastime read is perfect for series fans and newcomers alike. Scott (Mail-Order Marriage Promise) lives in Tacoma.
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September 15, 2017
Minister Levi Wallin promised his dying friend, Adam, that he would take care of his sister, Callie, his younger brothers, and his baby daughter, but after being constantly disappointed by the men in her life, Callie isn't sure she can trust Levi with either her family's future or her heart. Scott's latest compelling tale looks to the deeper aspects of the holidays: hope, faith, and love.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2017, American Library Association.)