a new beginning (kansas crossroads book 1)  handsome young heir adam brody sees nothing but possibilities in the sprawling old building he's just purchased. with a little hard work, he will transform it into a hotel to meet the needs of those traveling by railroad. aunt caroline believes he's lost his mind, but she agrees to help him give it a try. <br> <br>left a widow with a small daughter, elizabeth caldwell must find work. when she sees an advertisement in the newspaper inquiring about cheerful young women to work in a hotel, she decides to apply. however, the hotel owner specifically requested single ladies, so she must hide her former marital status, and her child, if she wishes to get the job. <br> <br>with cloudy pasts to overcome, both adam and elizabeth want to believe in a bright future. will they find the strength they need in each other, or will their differences keep them apart?