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Mary Oliver has taken comfort in the predictable rhythm of her classroom, but her heart longs for the deeper commitments of marriage and motherhood. As her life intertwines with three very different men— Walter Chance, a high‑school friend drawn to her, Todd Walker, a nostalgic childhood crush, and new assistant pastor Jason Abbott, who shares her love of children and devotion to faith—Mary is tempted by varied possibilities.
When a parcel of land surrounding her community church becomes the center of an inexplicable mystery, Mary feels the pull of both worldly choice and spiritual yearning. She must decide which path aligns with her true self and her faith, learning that the road to fulfillment often lies beyond the surface.
First publish date: 2004
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Kay Cornelius
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