Kimberly Grist

Can a spirited pastor's daughter up the ante, causing a card-playing, cigar-smoking workaholic to wager his heart? Mercy Fairchild, a pastor's daughter, is ready for adventure. She'll comply with her late father's last wish-to obtain the help of a matchmaking service and find her a young pastor out west to marry. Yes, she wants God's perfect plan for her future, but she hopes it will be an exciting plan. Perhaps a missionary in a new territory? Widower...

In 1917 every man, woman, and child was called to civic duty as the "war to end all wars" encompassed the globe. When the patriotic call comes, Adella begins her campaign of encouragement by corresponding with the frightened and lonely soldiers. On the cusp of adulthood, the young woman is tired of living a cosseted life and hopes to gain her parent's support when she wants to volunteer her services to the war effort. Her mother worries for her safety,...