After being left at the altar, then becoming engaged to the notorious outlaw Rasmus Pierce, Marian Ames is happy to come to Minneapolis where no one knows her scandalous history.
Losing herself in exciting work with needy children at a local mission, Marian finds herself drawn to fellow worker Everett Star, a widower whose embittered spirit brightens only in the presence of his daughter. Yet what is it in Everett's past that makes him fear Marian? And what tragedy has left his little daughter so withdrawn?
As Rasmus Pierce's trial begins, Marian and Everett come to a crossroads. Can they rekindle the flame of their love for each other—and God—despite the swirling winds of shame?
JOANN GROTE lives in Minnesota, where she grew up. She uses the state for most of her story settings, and like her characters, JoAnn seeks to serve Christ in her work. She believes that readers of novels can receive a message of salvation and encouragement from well-crafted fiction. She has over 35 books to her credit, including novels, "The American Adventure" series for children, and the "Heartsong Presents Inspirational Romance" series. She captivates and addresses the deeper meaning between life and faith.