Driven by hope and vengeance, Carina Maria DiGratia leaves her idyllic home in Sonoma, California, for a new life in the mining town of Crystal, Colorado. Though the town has a rough element, Carina is determined that it is the place her dreams will come true. Early on, two men vie for her trust, but neither is what he seems. Will Carina discern the truth in time to prevent tragedy?
“traveler’s guide she had read mentioned a road more” (source)
“She turned away and scanned the buildings on the near side. Two were of brick—the Crystal Hotel and the Miner’s Exchange Bank. A few were stone, the rest pine logs and clapboard.” (source)
“firm. ‘Come away from the wall.’ He drew her carefully around the shards of glass. ‘If lightning does strike, you” (source)
“high above her on the wooden box, the man touched the broad brim of his hat but didn’t remove it.” (source)
“entreating. ‘Have you not heard? You cannot serve God and manna. Will your greed buy you one day” (source)
Kristen Heitzmann is the bestselling author of seventeen novels including The Edge of Recall and the Christy Award winner Secrets. An artist and music minister, Kristen lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado with her husband, Jim, and their family.