Can love unlock two guarded hearts? Tucker Mills, Massachusetts, 1839. Bound as an indentured servant to the Tucker Mills bank and its controlling manager, Reese Thackery finds comfort in her faith and her friends. She vows to serve her remaining two years with a willing heart. But that's before bank owner Conner Kingsley - all six-foot-six of him - rides into town to audit the bank's business dealings. Thinking that things are finally looking up, Reese starts her work at the Kingsley family manor, but recoils from Conner's imposing physical presence, haunted by memories of another master. Not even Conner's soft voice and kind gestures can comfort her. When the bank manager turns vengeful, Conner and Reese must become allies. Can Reese see beyond her place as a servant to accept God's larger plan for her future and her heart? A tender story of the power of faith over fear and the tie that truly binds.
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"I love Lori Wick and really appreciate how she brings together two people who have a rough history, but discover they need each other. I appreciate even more that these characters are not as "standard" as hers tend to be -- Reese is fun, and I love Conner's dry humor."
— Judine (5 out of 5 stars)
“This sweet love story of an indentured servant and a wealthy bank owner is brought to life by the incredible Barbara Rosenblat. She transforms Lori Wick’s novel into a wonderful listening experience with her expert ability to perform the parts of numerous characters. One cannot help but be enthralled…The story of faith and love in the midst of trials produces an unforgettable story. Wick’s creativity in weaving together a plot that includes mystery and romance, plus Rosenblat’s flair for dramatic interpretation, makes this a truly worthwhile audiobook.”
— AudioFile" I loved this book, now that I am quite pregnant I needed something that was not overly emotional. This book delivered! Great story line and Great writing style! Keeps your attention and makes you want to return to it as soon as you put it down. "
— Lucy, 1/11/2014" My favorite of this trilogy. "
— Erika, 1/5/2014" I enjoyed this book. I like Lori Wick's Style. "
— Toni, 1/4/2014" It is pretty good. If I do say so myself. "
— Hannah, 12/23/2013" Let's sum it up in two words...boring and preachy. "
— Trisha, 12/11/2013" Very difficult to get into and finish. I have read better by this author. "
— Gayle, 11/24/2013" This was a fun Lori Wick book, a little different than most of hers. You definitely need to read the trilogy in order, though. "
— Melissa, 11/23/2013" Started this book the day after Thanksgiving. So far, this story has kept my interest better in the beginning than the previous. "
— Teresa, 8/6/2013" I enjoyed this book. It was a nice book to pass the time while riding an airplane. "
— Tammy, 7/11/2013" This was very good. It is a Christian book about a young woman who was an indentured servant. "
— Tammy, 3/5/2013" Did not hold my attention "
— Jen, 7/18/2012" The author seemed to present the characters in this second book better than she did in the first book. The overall story was pretty good, and the characters were likable (well, the good guys). It was a fast read. "
— Andrea, 7/12/2012" A great rainy day read "
— Theresa, 4/18/2012" I liked this book more then I did the first in the series. It was just a sweet book with good characters. I really enjoyed the developing relationship between Reese and Connor. "
— Emily, 2/12/2012" Conner and Reese Kingsley. Reese and Conner Kingsley. It sounds perfect either way. I tink that their relationship is so sweet. At first she is terrified of him, but then learns to love him. I think that they make such a cute couple. "
— Sadi, 2/11/2012" The story line was interesting and keeps the attention, but too preachy. I prefer a more subtle approach to teaching lessons. I learned it is alright to grieve, hurt, and mourn for a while, but then we need to forgive, put the past behind us and move ahead to the future. "
— Kathleen, 10/5/2011" My favorite in the Tuckers Mill Trilogy. "
— Carolyn, 7/15/2011" I just sort of have to be in this kind of mood to read this kind of book. "
— Readerjen, 6/8/2011" I just sort of have to be in this kind of mood to read this kind of book. "
— Readerjen, 1/2/2011" I enjoyed this book. It was a nice book to pass the time while riding an airplane. "
— Tammy, 11/3/2010" The story line was interesting and keeps the attention, but too preachy. I prefer a more subtle approach to teaching lessons. I learned it is alright to grieve, hurt, and mourn for a while, but then we need to forgive, put the past behind us and move ahead to the future. "
— Kathleen, 6/22/2010" My favorite in the Tuckers Mill Trilogy. "
— Carolyn, 4/27/2010" Let's sum it up in two words...boring and preachy. "
— Trisha, 11/30/2009" A great rainy day read "
— Theresa, 11/18/2009" It is pretty good. If I do say so myself. "
— Hannah, 4/9/2009" This was a fun Lori Wick book, a little different than most of hers. You definitely need to read the trilogy in order, though. "
— Melissa, 1/10/2009" Started this book the day after Thanksgiving. So far, this story has kept my interest better in the beginning than the previous. <br/> "
— Teresa, 12/6/2008" The author seemed to present the characters in this second book better than she did in the first book. The overall story was pretty good, and the characters were likable (well, the good guys). It was a fast read. "
— Andrea, 9/17/2008" I liked this book more then I did the first in the series. It was just a sweet book with good characters. I really enjoyed the developing relationship between Reese and Connor. "
— Emily, 9/4/2008" This was very good. It is a Christian book about a young woman who was an indentured servant. "
— Tammy, 8/2/2008" Thank goodness, the second one was better than the first. I liked both Reese and Connor as characters, and found it much easier to get into their stories. Pretty good book, may or may not read it again. Probably not. "
— Katie, 7/24/2008Lori Wick is the bestselling author of more than twenty-five books (3.2 million copies sold), including the popular Rocky Mountain Memories series, the Yellow Rose Trilogy, and stand-alone novels such as Pretense, The Princess, and Bamboo and Lace. She lives in Wisconsin with her husband and their three children.
Barbara Rosenblat, one of the most awarded narrators in the business, was selected by AudioFile magazine as one of the Golden Voices of the Twentieth Century. She has received the prestigious Audie Award multiple times and has earned more than fifty AudioFile Earphones Awards. She has also appeared in film, television, and theater, both in London’s West End and on Broadway.