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Shep needs a wife to help him forget what he left behind, and when he hears of Mildred Crenshaw’s traveling through his town, he engages her services. The Westward Home and Hearts Matrimonial Agency’s excellent reputation in finding suitable matches of good moral character is widespread, and offers courage to the lonely man who hopes to start anew. After failing to rebuild the family farm from the devastation of the Civil War, Skylar last family member is put to rest and she is ready to finally live her frontier dream. She answers Shep Holiday’s letter for a mail-order bride to satisfy a longing for adventure, embarking on a journey amid the chaotic gold rush in South Dakota. Skylar has no idea that a Christmas encounter looms in their future and threatens everything the newlyweds have carefully set into place. Will the Sheriff’s past serve to destroy the couple, or is the Creator of the Stars setting them up for a future they never dreamed possible? Find out in this faith-filled, Christmas romance, as a child once again brings peace to troubled hearts.
Author
Marlene Bierworth lives in Ontario, Canada and her goal is to inspire her readers to "Dream Big Dreams and Live Big Lives. She seasons her stories to include action, adventure, romance and emotional conflicts, with the meat of the tale touching on current issues that concern families. When the story is told, the book ends, whether it is a short story or a full length novel. Included on her list are books for 'Teens' and the 'young at heart', intended to inspire readers to put feet to their dreams. Marlene has written adventures, romance, suspense, historical western and mysteries for both teens and adults. You can find a complete list of titles at http://www.amazon.com/-/e/B00J9RM116 Life's experiences feed Marlene's imagination and from them evolve characters and adventures that will keep the reader turning the pages. Fiction is her favorite genre but non-fiction continually tugs at her heart strings when there is a truth to be told or encouragement to give. She has published Book 1 in an ongoing series on the "ABC'S of MARRIAGE" complete with tips and worksheets for study and reflective purposes, for private study between couples or for groups. Successful marriages are her passion and she loves to interact with others to promote healthy marriages. "Life is an adventure waiting to be told" and it is Marlene's goal to "help book lovers experience it to the fullest." Join her fan base and stay informed. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/11180... BookBub: https://www.bookbub.com/profile/marle... She is also on Facebook Marlene Bierworth and Twitter (@MBierworth, Pinterest, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
