Willow Madison is a survivor. She and her friends, Copper
and Audrey, made it through the Civil War by taking up arms
and fighting against the Yankees who were determined to
wipe Timber Creek, Texas off the map. Now that the war is
over, their town is in shambles leaving the three
schoolteachers fending for themselves. The surrounding
area has no current need for teachers as they are all busy
trying to rebuild through the devastation wrought by the
war. When Willow's uncle writes her to tell her that Silas
Sterling, the richest man in his town, is looking for a wife
and he thinks she would be perfect for him, Willow sees this
as an opportunity to provide a future for her and her
friends. Is it right to marry a man for his money? Will he
even
want her?
Willow arrives in Thunder Ridge with a bang. She
definitely makes an impression on the town, but it is also
one that a certain mill owner, Tucker Gray, will not let
her forget. It does not help matters that he is also the
person who is helping to renovate the school building for
her. Willow finds Silas Sterling a likeable man, but also
a man who is quite a bit older than her. She is sure that
she will make him a fine wife, but she cannot seem to keep
the cantankerous mill owner from flitting through her
thoughts. Is it wrong to marry one man to secure her
future when she might be in love with a different one? How
can she decide when both hold a place in her heart?
Lori Copeland has written a delightful inspirational
romance. She has used the aftermath of the Civil War to
create some fascinating characters. Willow Madison fights
against tremendous odds to carve a place for herself and
her friends. She is willing to do whatever it takes to
survive and thrive. Silas Sterling is a rich man who
shares his wealth with the town, and is looking for someone
to share his life with. Tucker Gray owns the mill which is
the main source of revenue for the town, and he is
determined to rebuild it for the benefit of the people. He
never intended to encounter Willow who seems to be
determined to ruin him. Willow's uncle and her friends add
some humor to this tale. TWICE LOVED is a wonderful
historical overflowing with romance. I am looking forward
to the mischief to be wrought by Willow's friends, Audrey
and Copper.
Willow Madison and her friends Copper and Audrey taught
school in neighboring Texas towns until the Yankees rode in
and burned them out. In the midst of fear and chaos,
survivors banded together to fight for what remained of
their homes. Then word reached the people that the terrible
war was over.
Now penniless but still hopeful,
Willow vows she will take care of her friends, and her
ailing uncle, in Thunder Ridge, Texas, even if it means
having to marry wealthy Silas Sterling, a man thirty years
her senior. But standing in her way is sawmill owner Tucker
Gray, with his enticing eyes and infuriating headstrong
manner—the man Willow cannot get out of her head . . . or
her heart. Even though her friends beg her not to give up
her dream of happiness, Willow is determined to do the right
thing for those who are dearest to her. But which path does
God want Willow to take: a life of duty and commitment . . .
or a life of everlasting love?
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