A former U.S. Marshal, Deacon (Deke) Shepherd blames himself for the death of his wife eight years earlier. In his grief, and convinced he'd make a horrible father, he left his infant behind in Denver to be raised by the boy's maternal grandmother. Having given up on his faith, he buys a rundown ranch on the outskirts of Walton, Colorado and lives his life as a hermit.

Carrie Montgomery is Walton's schoolmarm. The daughter of the town's minister, she's taken over for the retiring teacher. When a new student arrives in her classroom, she's immediately aware of the boy's sadness and shy demeanor. She makes it her mission to speak with the child's parents in an effort to bring him out of his shell.

What she wasn't expecting was a man nearly as withdrawn as his son. Can she turn these two lost souls around? Will the magic of the holidays bring them some much-needed joy? More importantly, can they find themselves, and each other, in a renewal of faith?

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• Publication Date: December 13, 2024
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• Print Length: 107 Pages
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