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In a land of constant struggle, one woman finds hope while forging her path to freedom. Born into slavery on a South Carolina plantation, Delphina's only solace was the friendship of her mistress, Mary. When her owners die, Delphina is whisked away by a disenchanted plantation owner's son, Bennett, to the Wild West, where she envisions the promise of freedom and new beginnings. But Bennett’s sudden death leaves Delphina and her newborn daughter, Mary Ellen, vulnerable and alone. Without legal proof of freedom or marriage and no means to provide for her child, Delphina is taken in by the compassionate Shankel family. Despite the limitations imposed by society, Delphina feels a divine call to serve those who show her kindness. Moses, a freedman with a heart as large as his towering frame, is drawn to Delphina and her plight. Despite having little to his name, he desires to support the brown-eyed beauty, even as he longs to win her heart. As their lives weave together, Delphina's gentle strength and Moses’s unwavering determination stitch comfort into a world where every stride forward is fraught with peril and unpredictability. Together, they navigate the intricate fabric of their lives, unearthing resilience and discovering love and purpose in the most unforeseen corners. When a chance at love and a new life presents itself, will Delphina have the courage to seize it? Find out in the gripping novella "Stitched on My Heart," an inspirational historical tale of resilience and love in a land as expansive as the characters' desire for freedom. If you loved Heidi Gray McGill's Discerning God's Best series, "Stitched on My Heart" is a must-read companion novella. For fans of Misty M. Beller, Lacy Williams, and Linda Ford, this standalone Christmas story will capture your heart and leave you breathless. Don't miss out - buy now or read in Kindle Unlimited. • Inspirational Christmas Story • Christian Historical Romance • A standalone novella in the Discerning God’s Best series • 1860 – 1861 • For fans of Liz Curtis Higgs, Michelle Griep, Erica Vetsch, Karen Witemeyer, and Julie Klassen Christmas Stories Book Desire of My Heart Book With All My Heart Companion Christmas Stitched On My Heart Book Matters of the Heart Book Healing of the Heart Book Written on My Heart – Preorder now Deep in My Heart – available for free with newsletter signup. Search Heidi Gray McGill to locate her website.
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Whether historical or contemporary, you will find Heidi’s Christian Fiction works full of God’s redeeming love. Everything Heidi writes is purposeful. She believes in bringing a reader into the awareness of who God is to them and how He interacts with them on a personal level. She does this by crafting characters so relatable you feel part of who they are. Heidi reaches deep into the reader’s heart through masterfully written words and offers ways toward healing by seamlessly applying God’s Word throughout her stories. Receive the prequel to Heidi's Christian Historical Fiction series, Discerning God's Best, for FREE when you sign up for her newsletter https://heidigraymcgill.com/my-books/ Heidi and her husband of over thirty years live in South Carolina. Besides writing Christian fiction with relatable characters in life-changing stories, Heidi relishes time with family and friends. She enjoys scrapbooking, playing games, traveling, and building bridges with her grandsons that must fall with a loud crash and usually involve a monster truck.
