In this sweeping new historical series by Virginia Wise, a young woman finds a new life in America's first Amish settlementand discovers that love requires a special sort of courage . . .
Pennsylvania, 1737. Greta Scholtz braved a perilous journeyand the loss of her beloved fatherto find religious freedom in America. With two orphan children she's taken under her wing, she's trying hard to survive this rugged new world. So she won't let settlement elders pressure her into marrying reserved widower Jacob Miller. She and Jacob simply can't agree on anythingeven if the unexpected feeling between them is proving an irresistible force . . .
After losing his wife and baby, grief-stricken Jacob keeps everyone at arm's length. Duty is the only reason he began helping the headstrong Greta make a life for herself and her charges. Yet he's grown to admire her, especially her strength in the face of obstaclesincluding him and his wounded ways. But wrenching misunderstandings and a jealous rival could separate them forever. To find harmonyand perhaps even a future togetherGreta and Jacob must take a leap of faith and risk opening their hearts . . .