The USA Today–bestselling author delivers a poignant historical romance of a desperate woman, a lonely cowboy, and the never-ending search for hope.

RT Book Reviews Reviewer’s Choice Award for Best Americana

RITA Finalist for Best Short Historical

Booklovers’ Award for Bestselling Americana

Marrying Maddie Sherwood, a woman who works in a brothel in order to survive, widower Charles Lawson hopes to provide his three children with a loving mother—until his terminal illness causes him to arrange a match between Maddie and his brother.

Praise for Lorraine Heath

“Lorraine Heath’s books are always magic.” —Cathy Maxwell, New York Times–bestselling author

“Heath is known for her beautiful, deeply emotional romances.” —The Washington Post

“A powerful writer.” —Atlanta Journal & Constitution