Where Wildflowers Bloom: A Novel (Sisters at Heart)
How far will she go to follow her dreams?The Civil War stole a father and brother from Faith Lindberg--as well as Royal Baxter, the man she wanted to marry. With only her grandfather left, she dreams of leaving Noble Springs, Missouri, and traveling west to Oregon to start a new life, away from the memories that haunt her. But first she must convince her grandfather to sell the family's mercantile and leave a town their family has called home for generations.When Royal Baxter suddenly returns, Faith allows herself to hope that she and Royal will finally wed. But does he truly love her? Or will another man claim her heart?"Where Wildflowers Bloominvites you to settle down over by the checkerboard at Lindberg's Mercantile Store and get to know the people of Noble Springs as they put the sorrows of the Civil War behind them and embrace life and love anew. Ann Shorey has come up with an appealing mix of history and romance that readers are sure to enjoy."--Ann H. Gabhart, author ofThe BlessedandWords Spoken True"The authenticity ofWhere Wildflowers Bloomtransported me straight to post-Civil War times, yet the characters--their hopes, dreams, conflicts, and fears--all rang contemporarily true. Another winner from Ann Shorey!"--Christina Berry, Christy-nominated and Carol Award-winning author ofThe Familiar StrangerAnn Shoreyis the author ofThe Edge of Light,The Promise of Morning, andThe Dawn of a Dream. She has also published selections in the Cup of Comfort series and inChicken Soup for the Grandma's Soul. Shorey lives with her husband, Richard, in Oregon.