When revolution reigns, can love survive? A vibrant, activist widow living in Paris during the early days of France’s new Republic can find limitless opportunities for success. So says Pascoe, Colette’s favorite brother and lifelong advisor, who urges her to quit her menial employment as housekeeper to prominent legislator Doctor Hilliard. However, haunted by an abusive marriage, her baby’s tragic death, and a recent disastrous romance, Colette dreads making more poor choices. She clings to her current position, where at least she finds purpose and respect. Suddenly, Colette finds herself at odds with Pascoe and struggling to unite her fractured family against the lure of revolution. Charged with protecting Doctor Hilliard’s headstrong daughter and desperately afraid of losing one of her beloved brothers, Colette doesn’t know where to turn or whom to trust as the bloodshed creeps ever closer to home. Until that distant day when peace returns to France, can she find the strength to defend her loved ones . . . even from one another?

No matter how she tries, Colette cannot solve her own problems, let alone everyone else’s. Romance seems to dog her footsteps—St. Jude Fillion pursues her whether she desires his attentions or not. Would she be foolish to encourage the handsome young patriot? Desperate for guidance, she attends Mass with her brother Etienne and discovers a genuine romance budding under her nose. After a thrilling night at a masquerade ball and a dance she will never forget, her flawed sense of duty leads Colette to join two of her brothers and her patriot friends at the Tuileries Palace for a demonstration that turns dangerously ugly. This is Episode II of a serialized historical Christian romance, set in Paris during the early days of the French Revolution.

Problems beyond Colette’s understanding and control send her running for help. Following her narrow escape and the tragic death of her unexpected hero, Colette watches desperately as Pascoe’s health worsens and Claude enlists in the army. Fear and suspicion possess Paris as the French army suffers losses abroad. The streets are no longer safe, and those closest to Colette are in peril. Looming childbirth terrifies her friend Adrienne, and Colette is helpless to comfort her. Then, just as riots and massacres begin in the prisons, Pascoe brings news that Etienne has been arrested. Can anything save Etienne from the frenzied mob? This is Episode III of a serialized historical Christian romance, set in Paris during the early days of the French Revolution.

Colette conceals her deepest feelings even from herself, but a life-and-death decision forces change. Escape from France is the only hope for safety, but the city gates are guarded and suspicion is high. Colette’s loyalties are stretched to the breaking point. If she does not flee the country with her brother while she has the chance, her life may be forfeit. But if she goes, she may lose those dearest to her . . . including the man she loves. This is the final episode of a serialized historical Christian romance, set in Paris during the early days of the French Revolution.