title: Escape to the Border Lands
author: Monroe, Marla
description: When things get too dangerous where she lives, Rachael hitches her way to the Border Lands looking for a home. Jeremy and Micah find Rachael in a ditch, unconscious and wet. They take her home to look after her. When she wakes up, she is sure they are good men and contemplates staying with them. Jeremy is ready and willing to give her a home forever, but will Micah get past the death of his wife and child to accept her in his heart? Is his bitterness permanent, or can he be saved? Jeremy wants to think so. Rachael is scared to believe. Rachael is sure that she can love Jeremy. He's kind and giving, but what about Micah? He doesn't seem to want her love. He's just fine with sharing his body and keeping her safe. Can she live with that, or will she keep looking somewhere else?