Books like Emma's orphans by Loree Lough
In the aftermath of the Civil War, nurse Emma Wright finds her Maryland home filled with children abandoned by accident or by the conflict. With a modest nurse’s salary, caring for seven orphans and seeking Christian homes for them falls beyond her alone. Though Emma is strong and independent, she wishes for a steady Christian husband to share the burden. She believes that her prayers may be answered when she meets the handsome carpenter Nate O'Neil. Yet Nate, still haunted by past deeds, struggles to commit to a woman like Emma. As both wrestle with their inner battles, the children in Emma’s care take matters into their own hands.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Loree Lough
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