Duty is cold comfort for Bessie. She wants to live in Toronto, but it’s her duty to accompany her ailing husband to live on the Alberta prairie, where it was hoped the clear air and sunshine would make him well. She’s horrified at the primitive living conditions, but it’s her duty to make the best of it. If she carries a heavy burden of guilt and despair, it’s her duty to hide her feelings and behave like the well brought up lady she was taught to be. But where can she find a reason to carry on when her husband dies? How can she rid herself of crushing feelings of guilt? Is it possible that her big, kindly neighbor Joe Robertson has the answers? Is it possible that God cares about her? Could it be that He will grant her her heart's desire?

Nancy was too young to marry, but not too young to fall in love. Three years have passed and she’s certain the man who promised to come back for her isn’t coming. Boyd never forgot about Nancy or the promises he made. But when he returns to claim her hand, he finds her circumstances changed and her spirits broken. Is it too late for the love they once shared? Or will God provide a way for them to be together?

From an award-winning author with more than one million books sold. Enjoy this heartwarming historical romance. This book can be read as a stand-alone. Ellen Longmore will do anything for her siblings…even marry a stranger. Ellen and Jack strike an agreement. She’ll be a permanent housekeeper by marrying him. He’ll pay for her siblings to have food. Jack Forbes doesn’t want a wife. But he wants his children to know security. All he asks of Ellen is that she follow his orders to a T. It isn’t long before Ellen’s devotion and good nature tug at Jack’s reluctant heart. But when misunderstandings and separation threaten their budding relationship, will their stubbon hearts be opened to each other?