Description:
A marriage of protection. A past full of pain. In Georgia's wild gold country, love might strike when it's least expected.
Genevieve Gillbard knows she's no longer safe in the rough-and-tumble gold rush town when she overhears her controlling guardian's plot to steal gold from a local mine owner. It takes every ounce of her courage to escape, and now she'll do anything to keep herself safe, even accept a temporary marriage of convenience from a man who clearly wants nothing more than his independence.
After losing his first wife, surveyor Jesse Holden swore never to let anyone close enough to need him again. But when he discovers the woman he knows as the Songbird of Auraria injured and unconscious in the woods, he can't abandon her, not with the memory of his failure to protect his wife hanging over him. He'll keep this woman safe until she's out of harm's way, even if it means doing the one thing he swore he'd never do again.
As Genny recovers under Jesse's care, she discovers he's nothing like the manipulative men of her past. But can she trust him with her heart-knowing he plans to leave as soon as her guardian is brought to justice? And even then, she fears the sham marriage might not be enough to keep her safe from her guardian's long reach.
Review Quotes:
"There's a meaningful, rich, quiet beauty in this story. The tenderness between the lines ... the ache ... the courage ... the slow building of trust ... it all carries a steady heartbeat. I could feel the desire and bravery for healing, for restoration, for the Lord to breathe life and purpose into their lives. The gentleness, the protection, the slow healing, the courage to trust ... all of it feels like someone writing through their own restoration while God's powerful hand embraces them as they offer their gifts and storytelling to us." - Amazon Reviewer
"Within the first few pages I was invested in the characters and their stories that beautifully meshed into one tale. This became a glorious page turning delight. The author has an inviting style of writing. Her pace is even and doesn't lag. It glides along and smoothly lets the story progress. There are a few twists and turns to make things a touch more exciting." - Amazon Reviewer
"This has been my favorite book by this author as the voice of Genny resonates with you and your heart is invested from the beginning. I loved the originality of the story line and the difficulty of the situation that Genny and Jesse find themselves in. God's plan is not always our plan and sometimes what we see as a dire situation is actually a blessing in disguise. From the beautiful cover to the final page you will find yourself engrossed and turning pages quickly." - Amazon Reviewer