Where the Road Bends

Norah King is desperate to keep the family farm. Her parents have died and the bank is wanting to seize the land. Out of desperation she agrees to marry Jake, he's older and very unlovable, but he is willing to save the farm and work it. It's not a love match, but Norah will do whatever she can to protect her family's legacy. When an injured man shows up on her property, she nurses him back to health. Quincey is on the brink of death and hopeless, his life has taken a turn for the worse and he is hopeless. Until that is, he meets Norah. Their lives will never be the same. Two years later the two meet again, only under drastically different circumstances. This historical romance is perfect for those that love inspirational fiction. The over arching theme is that everyone deserves a second chance, no matter how horrible their past is. 

A Lady in Attendance

 

Hazel is looking for a fresh start after serving five years in a reformatory. She paid for a crime she didn't commit and as such has lost the warm embrace of her parents, siblings, and friends, and must make a new life for herself where no one  knows her past. She miraculously finds lodging in a boarding house and work as a lady in attendance for a local dentist. Gilbert is a quiet, hardworking man and he's looking for someone to help him in the office. They quickly fall into a routine and become fast friends. But what if there is more than friendship at stake? How will Gilbert react when h discovers the truth behind Hazel's shameful past? The entire cast of characters is delightful and I really enjoyed the slow burn romance between Hazel and Gilbert as well as Ina and Duncan (their friends). A clean, enjoyable read that shows the power of faith, friendship, and redemption.