1865
Windmill Point, Michigan
Can She Forgive the Hurting Man Who Costs Her the Role She
Loves?
After her father's death, Caroline Taylor has grown confident
running the Windmill Point Lighthouse. But in 1865 Michigan, women
aren't supposed to have such roles, so it's only a matter of time
before the lighthouse inspector appoints a new keeper--even though
Caroline has nowhere else to go and no other job available to
her.
Ryan Chambers is a Civil War veteran still haunted by the horrors
of battle. He's secured the position of lighthouse keeper mostly
for the isolation--the chance to hide from his past is appealing.
He's not expecting the current keeper to be a feisty and beautiful
woman who's angry with him for taking her job and for his inability
to properly run the light. When his failings endanger others, he
and Caroline realize he's in no shape to run the lighthouse, but
he's unwilling to let anyone close enough to help. Caroline feels
drawn to this wounded soul, but with both of them relying on that
single position, can they look past their loss to a future filled
with hope...and possibly love?
1865
Windmill Point, Michigan
Can She Forgive the Hurting Man Who Costs Her the Role She
Loves?
After her father's death, Caroline Taylor has grown confident
running the Windmill Point Lighthouse. But in 1865 Michigan, women
aren't supposed to have such roles, so it's only a matter of time
before the lighthouse inspector appoints a new keeper--even though
Caroline has nowhere else to go and no other job available to
her.
Ryan Chambers is a Civil War veteran still haunted by the horrors
of battle. He's secured the position of lighthouse keeper mostly
for the isolation--the chance to hide from his past is appealing.
He's not expecting the current keeper to be a feisty and beautiful
woman who's angry with him for taking her job and for his inability
to properly run the light. When his failings endanger others, he
and Caroline realize he's in no shape to run the lighthouse, but
he's unwilling to let anyone close enough to help. Caroline feels
drawn to this wounded soul, but with both of them relying on that
single position, can they look past their loss to a future filled
with hope...and possibly love?
"With painterly prose that never skimps on wit and verve, Hedlund
gives us vivid characters, inventive plot twists, fascinating
historical detail and heartfelt faith journeys....Lovers of
inspirational fiction won't want to miss this sparkling gem of a
novel." -RT Book Reviews Top Pick
"Hedlund's superb and affecting story of faith and healing is set
in the past, but its message about soldiers returning from battle
rings just as true today."--Booklist starred
review
"This second book in the Beacons of Hope series is a brilliant
adaptation of life in 1865 and the faith and responsibilities of a
light keeper."--Christian Retailers +
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Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of seven novels, including Captured by Love, A Noble Groom, winner of the 2014 Carol Award for Historical Fiction, and The Preacher's Bride, winner of the 2011 Award of Excellence. She received a bachelor's degree from Taylor University and a master's from the University of Wisconsin, both in social work. She lives in Midland, Michigan, with her husband and five busy children. She can be found online at www.jodyhedlund.com.