From Andrea Byrd comes a stirring tale of faith and courage on the Kentucky frontier-a story of second chances, steadfast love, and the family bonds that sustain us through life's darkest hours. Perfect for fans of Lori Wick and Janette Oke. Kentucky Territory, 1782 When Dawn agrees to travel west with her cruel stepparents, she has one goal-to reunite her young stepsister Mary with her uncle at Bryan's Station. But a chance encounter with Jacob McFadin, her childhood sweetheart, changes everything. Despite her missing left hand and the scars of rejection she carries, Jacob sees past her differences and offers marriage to help protect them on their journey. Jacob has spent years trying to prove himself as more than just the youngest McFadin brother. When he recognizes Dawn, the girl who captured his heart years ago, he knows God has given him a second chance. But his desire to finally make a name for himself threatens to tear apart their fragile new family. As they face the perils of the Kentucky wilderness and escalating tensions with British and Indian forces, Dawn and Jacob must learn to trust in God's plan-and each other. When violence erupts at Bryan's Station, they discover that true worth isn't found in grand achievements, but in the boundless love of family and faith. As a Christian wife and mom located in rural Kentucky, Andrea Byrd has a deep affinity for an old-fashioned, natural lifestyle. Often described as having been born outside her time, she loves to spend time with her family in the great outdoors, one with nature. With a degree in Equine Health & Rehabilitation gathering dust and a full-time job tethering her to a desk eight hours a day, Andrea decided it was high time to invoke change in her life. To show her children it is truly possible to make your dreams come true, she dove into the role of Christian Romance author with her debut series, Smoky Mountain Romance.
