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Clay Stedman arrives in Cedar Springs to oversee the Stedman ranch and must find someone to care for his younger sister and handle household chores while his aunt travels east. Mara Lawton, accustomed to wealth and royal lineage, offers her services despite having never cooked, washed, or tended hogs. Clay is instantly drawn to Mara’s looks, yet a recent heartbreak and her lack of faith in God make him wary. For Mara, whose self-worth is intertwined with her family’s wealth and status, the challenges and setbacks provoke deep inner conflict. As their relationship develops, both must decide whether to cling to their established paths or let divine influence guide their lives.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Denise Hunter
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