Books

When Amy is rescued from the orphanage by Dr. Wallace to manage his practice, she is convinced God has heard her prayers, permitting her pursuit of medicine. And after serving as a civilian contract surgeon in the Civil War and then landing a job with the Union Pacific, she knows the Lord is guiding her goals.

But as the steel rails stretch to the West, she feels Jesus challenging her to evaluate her faith in deeper ways. Will she allow Christ to reveal the darkest corners of her heart and promote healing, or will fears and doubts overwhelm the adventure of her life?

When Beth Lundeen’s husband dies two weeks after their surprise wedding, she understands his family’s shock, but their animosity overwhelms her as she struggles with her own grief. And when pregnancy compounds the situation, she feels trapped, surrounded by those who don’t want her. But a secret plan evolves, ensuring her escape.

When Kevin Bonner arrives at the homestead, Beth feels certain the Union Pacific track layer was sent by God to assist in her scheme. Although she’d anticipated a little family drama as preparations unfold for her flight from Denver, she never imagined the turmoil her heart encounters with the faithful handyman. Does Jesus have a different adventure for her than the one Beth expected?

Danny Mason expects to die any day, each battle of the Civil War could be his last. But when he meets Sergeant Blair, Danny is intrigued—and challenged— by the sergeant’s bold outlook. What will life hold for them after the war? As Danny struggles to make sense of his shortsighted ideas, unexpected concepts compel him to seek answers to questions he’s never dared ask. And purpose, meaning, and character become paramount when he meets the sergeant’s beautiful sister. Will he allow his newfound faith in Christ develop him into the man the Lord desires, or will Danny let his fears keep him from the adventure of a lifetime?

As the Civil War marches into its second year, the ladies’ college closes where Jill Foster teaches, thrusting her into an unwanted adventure. Left with no other option, she flees west. While despair and an uncertain future haunt her, Jill finds support and love from the most unexpected people. Will her new life include familiar ideas and dreams, or does God have a different plan for her?

Will things ever go right?
When Johnny’s pa doesn’t come home after the war, the Garret ranch nears collapse, covered with back taxes and worthless cattle. While he struggles with bitterness and dread, his mother launches a spiritual quest for God’s provision. Hannah Tall Basket, a friend from the nearby Comanche village, challenges him to join the Spirit-filled adventure in Texas faith. Will Johnny choose to seek the Lord’s purpose, or will his wavering faith fail?

Marry me or lose everything!
At her father’s funeral, Wendy Moylan is confronted by Randall Whitmore, her dad’s corrupt business partner who gives her a choice — pay her father’s outstanding debts within sixty days or marry him. Penniless, Wendy embarks on a desperate quest to locate hidden gold, deep in the deserts of New Mexico Territory. She enlists Kurt Jordan as her guide, a stubborn and impatient cowboy who holds Wendy’s future in his hands. Danger threatens as they search for treasure in hostile Indian lands, racing against a deadline. Will God allow her to discover the gold she seeks, or does an unexpected treasure await?

How far must he run to escape God?
When Yankee soldiers burn his farm, killing his family, Ben joins the Missouri Raiders to seek revenge. But consumed with hatred and grief, his attempts leave him feeling empty and alone. Finally, when he submits to Christ, Ben arrives at Grace Harris’s farm, where he finds an unexpected world of forgiveness, love, and a new purpose that leads him to the discovery of an incredible secret.

Runaway! Tess flees her lecherous stepfather but takes the wrong train, arriving in Laramie. This end of tracks town bursts with workers building the Transcontinental Railroad, striving to lay the rails that will connect a nation. Threatened by outlaws, Tess is helped by Brett Calloway, a tie cutter for the Union Pacific. But when her stepfather locates her and joins the outlaws terrorizing the region, will her newfound faith in Christ be enough to guide Tess through the danger?

Can God love me again? Abandoned in the gold camps of California, Mandy Barrett scavenges to provide for her two sons.