Who knew being a good Samaritan would change the course of his life? Jude Harden answers the call from his cousin to assist him in adding on to the boarding house in the struggling town of Last Chance, Nebraska. Growing up the son of a woodworker, Jude finds helping others satisfying. He packs up his belongings and leaves Silver Springs for the foreseeable future. With only a few miles left until he reaches town, one of Jude’s horses needs tending. He discovers a farm and comes to the aid of a woman in trouble. When her father dies without warning, Martha Gossman discovers herself alone on the farm she never intends to run on her own. Now, she’s left trying to figure out the course of her life. A sudden illness wreaks havoc on her, but the appearance of a stranger changes everything. In the town of Last Chance, Jude and Martha are pushed together by forces stronger than themselves. In order to succeed, they must rely on God and on each other. Welcome to Last Chance, Nebraska. If you liked The Blizzard Brides, you are going to love Last Chance Brides . After the drought of 1893 and the crop failure of 1894, Last Chance finds itself on the brink of death once more. Most of the townspeople have departed, businesses have closed, and the town is nearly bankrupt. This is an interconnected multi-author project, but each book is a complete story with a HEA ending, no cliffhangers. They can be read alone but should be read in order for the most enjoyment.