Books like Small-Town Dreams / The Girl Next Door by Kate Welsh
In "Small‑Town Dreams," preacher Josh Daniels meets Cassidy Jamison, a cosmopolitan girl whose arrival sparks new possibilities for both of them in their quiet community. "The Girl Next Door" follows Jeff Carrington, whose Olympic hopes were shattered in an accident; with the encouragement of faithful Hope Taggert, Jeff learns to restore his faith and pursue a hopeful future. Together, the two novellas explore themes of love, spirituality, and the transformative power of community life.
First publish date: 2008
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Kate Welsh
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