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Rachel Woolsey, a devout Quaker in rural Wisconsin, aspires to own a bakery and a homestead, but her hopes seem out of reach until wounded ex‑soldier Brennan Merriday arrives. He nurses her back to health, offering his support in return for her kindness.
Both Rachel and Brennan feel like outsiders: Rachel navigating a world that undervalues her ambitions, and Brennan searching for a quiet life in Canada after a bloody war. Yet their friendship grows into something deeper when Rachel's faith and determination inspire Brennan to consider a future beyond the battlefield.
The novel weaves themes of faith, perseverance, and the quiet strength required to build a life together. It highlights the historical setting of early 20th‑century Wisconsin, the influence of Quaker values, and the universal longing for belonging and partnership.
First publish date: 2014
Genre: Romance/Historical Romance
Authors: Lyn Cote
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