Introduction

Inspirational Historical Romance's Rising Star

On his way to interview for a position at a church in the Piney Woods of Texas, Crockett Archer can scarcely believe it when he's forced off the train by a retired outlaw and presented to the man's daughter as the minister she requested for her birthday. Worried this unfortunate detour will ruin his chances of finally serving a congregation of his own, Crockett is determined to escape. But when he finally gets away, he's haunted by the memory of the young woman he left behind--a woman whose dreams now hinge on him.

For months, Joanna Robbins prayed for a preacher. A man to breathe life back into the abandoned church at the heart of her community. A man to assist her in fulfilling a promise to her dying mother. A man to help her discover answers to the questions that have been on her heart for so long. But just when it seems God has answered her prayers, it turns out the parson is there against his will and has dreams of his own calling him elsewhere. Is there any way she can convince Crockett to stay in her little backwoods community? And does the attraction between them have any chance of blossoming when Joanna's outlaw father is dead set against his daughter courting a preacher?

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Burleson County, Texas—1885
Crockett Archer stretched his legs into the aisle as the train pulled away from the Caldwell station. Only a brief stop in Somerville remained before his arrival in Brenham—the place where his life’s work would begin. A wide grin spread across his face as he contemplated his future. ... view entire excerpt...

Discussion Questions

1. Have you ever believed, like Crockett did, that God was leading you in a certain direction only to have that path dramatically change course? How did you adjust to the change? How did that journey affect your faith walk?

2. Joanna wishes desperately for her father to accept the Gospel message, but she feels inadequate to the task. Years of praying with no tangible result leaves her weary and full of doubt. Have you ever felt that way? How would you encourage someone who was struggling like Joanna?

3. How do you deal with the Holly Brewsters and Jackson Spiveys in your life? When is it time to show compassion and when is it time to put your foot down and confront?

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