Up From the Ash Heap: A Historical Christian Romance (The Mountain Redemption Series Book 1)

In the ashes of tragedy, a journey of faith and redemption begins . . .Raya Applewood is always laughing, and as loyal as the day is long. But when a tragedy rips through the Applewood family leaving her husband and his two brothers dead, she has a difficult choice ahead. Should she go back East with her mother-in-law where she would face prejudice and hardship, or return to her father’s house? Either way, the road ahead is riddled with difficulties.Atlas Fairbury is a wealthy businessman who never figured on marrying. But when a beautiful young widow enters his employment, her character, loyalty, and capacity for love turn his head. As he falls deeply for her, he wants to give her every good thing to make her life better. The only problem is, she feels unworthy of his love and incapable of receiving it.Raya appreciates everything Atlas has done for them and seeks to show her gratitude through her service. Working long hours to convey her thanks, she can’t understand why he’s displeased by her efforts.After both heartache and joy, Raya finds herself with another choice to make. This time, with all their futures hanging in the balance, she needs the guidance of Mother Emaline—and her Redeemer—to find her way forward.Will Raya continue to only accept what she can earn, or will she finally realize that love has always been a gift freely given and receive it as such, allowing herself to be loved more fully than she could ever deserve? And if so, will she be too late?To experience this unforgettable story, start reading today!The Mountain Redemption Series is an unforgettable historical Christian romance series set in Colorado Territory in the 1870s with deep roots in women’s Christian fiction. Following the journeys of three young widows, this series is full of poignant love stories, raw and relatable characters, slow, deep processes, personal transformation, and life-changing faith. More deep and impactful than quick and light, these fictional retellings of Biblical stories follow three women’s journeys from the ashes of despair to the joy of new beginnings. Read more