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White River Brides follows three contemporary women living in historic Missouri, each facing a unique crossroads of faith and destiny. Jack marries Lexie under a convenience arrangement to adopt the twin girls he loves. Tuck values her friendship with her best friend above marriage, convinced that a deeper relationship could end their bond. Addy prioritizes her vocation of teaching children, believing marriage should not impede her responsibility. Through sacrifice, duty, and faith, these stories explore how devotion to God and family reshapes notions of romance and destiny on the banks of the White River.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Frances Devine
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