In this book, Ingrid has come from Sweden to meet her twin brother, Hans, and make a new life in Michigan. When her brother doesn't write, Ingrid begins to think that something has happened to him and now has to make her own way. Unfortunately, she has ended up in the employ of a spoiled woman who abuses Ingrid and punishes her repeatedly. Fed up, Ingrid leaves and is now looking for another way to provide for herself.
Joshua Hunter's wife has just died mysteriously. His in-laws are blaming him for her death, claiming that he must have poisoned her. At the inquest, he is absolved of responsibility of his wife's death, but the in-laws push the case that he is unable to provide for the children. The judge agrees, but Ingrid has seen kindness in Joshua and offers to be a mother to the children. Feeling like this is the only way he can keep his children, he agrees to a marriage. As time passes, Joshua tries to tell himself that he will never love anyone again, but time and unknown details might just change his mind.
I really enjoyed this book and ate it up. I found Ingrid to be a great character and her plan for bringing Bertie back home, based on true events, was amusing. The amount of research and true events that was weaved into the story was great and I'm happy to say that I've found myself a new author. I've got The Measure of Katie Calloway already waiting on my Kindle. Had I known it came before this one, I would have read it first. Also, the author has written some Amish novels, which I'm not a fan of, but has released another book, Under the Blackberry Moon, just today. It's on my watch list and I look forward to reading more. Good Book!
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