Scraping out an existence in the Alaskan wilderness with her twin brother, Meredith Smith regularly receives marriage proposals. But they're easy to refuse from men who value her as little more than a cook and a maid. When Ian Rafferty arrives, he makes no such overtunes, offering instead the loyal friendship of a fellow Christian. The more neighborly help Ian offers, the more Meredith is attracted to him... and the more guilt she feels about hiding the secret that shadows her and her brother's lives. Will the past force Meredith to turn from Ian, or will a golden dawn of promise offer her the joy of love returned?

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Cathy Marie Hake is a Southern California native. She met her two loves at church: Jesus and her husband, Christopher. An RN, she loved working in oncology as well as teaching Lamaze. Health issues forced her to retire, but God opened new possibilities with writing. Since their children have moved out and are married, Cathy and Chris dote on dogs they rescue from a local shelter. A sentimental pack rat, Cathy enjoys scrapbooking and collecting antiques. "I'm easily distracted during prayer, so I devote certain tasks and chores to specific requests or persons so I can keep faithful in my prayer life." Since her first book in 2000, she's been on multiple best-seller and readers' favorite lists.