Books like Strong as the Redwood (Heartsong Presents #247) by Kristin Billerbeck
Rachel Phillips, pressured by her stepfather into a teaching job in the remote logging town of Searsville, California, strives to adapt to her new life. When she draws the attention of Chase Dylan, a handsome mill owner, the gossip among the townsfolk turns bitter, fueled by a jealous widow who hatches a dangerous plan to end Rachel’s stay. Amid rumors that even Chase doubts her, Rachel confronts a severe test of her faith, teaching children about God’s love while dealing with her own feelings of abandonment. Will her faith and hope survive the trials she faces?
First publish date: 1997
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Kristin Billerbeck
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