A Promise to Love: A Novel
Can a marriage of convenience ever become one of true love?Ingrid Larsen arrives in Michigan in 1871 with little more than the clothes on her back and a determination to find her brother, who has disappeared into the dangerous lumber camps. Destitute and barely hanging on to hope, the young Swedish immigrant crosses paths with Joshua Hunter, a newly widowed farmer with eyes the color of the ocean she had crossed and five rambunctious children to raise on his own.Marriage would solve both of their problems, and Ingrid finds herself proposing in broken English to a man she barely knows. Many difficulties lie ahead--but the hardest battle of all will be winning the heart of her new husband."Historical fiction at its finest! Serena Miller writes with an irresistible freshness and honesty, crafting compelling characters that leave you changed. I eagerly anticipate her next novel!"--Laura Frantz, author ofLove's Reckoning"Serena Miller has done it again. With fascinating history and characters you can't help but love, she's written a story that pulls at your heartstrings and keeps you turning pages as fast as you can to see what happens next. And just when you think the story tension can't get any higher, she turns up the excitement another notch. A story not to be missed!"--Ann H. Gabhart, author ofWords Spoken TrueandThe Gifted"If you're searching for novels with both heart and soul, you will love the thoughtful and richly satisfying works of Serena Miller. I do."--Emilie Richards, author ofSunset BridgeandOne Mountain AwaySerena B. Milleris the author ofThe Measure of Katie Callowayas well as numerous articles. She lives on a farm in southern Ohio.