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Millicent Strong is no ordinary Victorian lady. Headstrong and determined, she believes she can forge her path without a man or divine guidance. Traveling west for her brother’s wedding, she encounters Adam Conrad, a charming minister who may captivate her heart. Yet her skepticism of God and hesitation to embrace life in the wilderness create obstacles that test both their bond and her resolve.
First publish date: 1993
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: JoAnn A. Grote
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