Heart of Joy~ Rachel J. Good

Welcome to... 

Hope-Inspired Stories 

...for those who enjoy stories that uplift and encourage. 

 During September, enjoy the last weeks of summer and the hints of the fall season with author-- 

Rachel J. Good 

and the fifth book in the Hearts of the West series...

Heart of Joy

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• Publisher : ‎ Prayerful Productivity (August 13, 2024)

A Perilous Calling. . .

Declaring she’ll never marry, Emily Spenser leaves behind a comfortable life and a heartbroken fiancé to follow God’s call to the Wild West with her preacher father. They settle in Bodie, California, known for its lawlessness, but their mission plunges them into peril. Even greater danger awaits when Emily risks her safety and reputation to rescue outcast children.

Haunted by his inability to save his wife from a vigilante posse, Nathaniel Lockwood, a young widowed father, makes it his mission to protect the naïve preacher’s daughter from the town’s threats. Emily’s refusal to heed his warnings sets off sparks between them and jeopardizes her life as well as Nathaniel’s family. Will she survive a kidnapping, outlaws, and challenges to her faith?

Through it all, Emily learns that God’s plan for her life can bring unexpected joy even in the most troubling circumstances. But can Nathaniel, who is angry at God, find the same peace? Or is he destined to live his life heartbroken and alone?

With life-or-death stakes, pursuit by outlaws, and friction between a strong-willed captor and his captive, this inspirational romance explores themes of faith, grief, second chances, and the power of unconditional love. Filled with Wild West grit, seeds of hope and joy always remain . . . even when planted in the rockiest terrain.

This touching story shows that even in the darkest moments, God can light the path to redemption and the heart of joy.

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Author: Rachel J. Good

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• Prizes from Hope-Inspired Stories!
• First Place: a $50 Amazon gift card 
• Second Place: "American Autumn" Wreath ~ by Sarah Lockerby

"American Autumn"

~ Sarah Lockerby ~

...and third prize: a copy of Heart of Joy!

Winners will be announced at the end of October. Open to U.S. residents only.

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"We have this hope as an anchor for the soul, firm and secure." Hebrews 6:19

Thank you...and may you all be blessed and inspired!

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