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Love Unexpected

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Set in 1859 Presque Isle, Michigan, Love Unexpected follows Emma Chambers, whose dreams of a home are shattered when her steamboat sinks. Left with nowhere to go, Emma meets Patrick, a lighthouse keeper mourning his late wife and struggling to care for his child. A travelling preacher suggests a swift marriage, hoping they can help each other. As Emma adjusts to life at the lighthouse, managing a household and parenting a toddler, she begins to suspect Patrick harbours secretsβ€”along with unsettling rumours about his wife's death. Emma's search for stability leads her into deeper turmoil.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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Ideal for readers who enjoy historical fiction with themes of romance, family, and personal resilience. Fans of character-driven stories set in 19th-century America will find this a compelling read.

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Shipwrecked and stranded, Emma Chambers is in need of a home. Could the widowed local lighthouse keeper and his young son be an answer to her prayer?

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In 1859, Presque Isle, Michigan, Emma Chambers faces a secret that could shipwreck both her life and that of those around her. All Emma ever wanted was a home. However, when her steamboat sinks just outside Presque Isle, she is left destitute with no place to stay.

An unlikely solution arises when the lighthouse keeper, who has just lost his wife and struggles to care for his child, arrives in town. A travelling preacher suggests that the keeper and Emma might be the answer to each other's predicament. After a hasty marriage, she finds herself heading to the lighthouse with this handsome but quiet stranger.

Nothing in her aimless life has prepared Emma for parenting a rambunctious toddler, as well as managing a household. As she settles into this new life, Emma begins to suspect that Patrick may be hiding something from her. She also hears a disturbing rumour about the circumstances surrounding his late wife's death. It seems as if her wish for a home and family of her own could lead her once more into turbulent waters.

Immerse yourself in Love Unexpected by Jody Hedlundβ€”a gripping tale of secrets, survival, and unexpected love.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780764212376

Publisher: Baker Publishing Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 02 December 2014

Country: United States

Imprint: Bethany House Publishers, a division of Baker Publishing Group

Audience: Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 167.0mm

Height: 219.0mm

Weight: 478g

Pages: 350

About the Author

Jody Hedlund is the bestselling author of seven novels, including Captured By Love, Rebellious Heart, and The Preacher's Bride, winner of the 2011 Award of Excellence and a finalist for the 2011 Carol Award in First Novel. She received a bachelor's from Taylor University and a master's from University of Wisconsin, both in social work. Currently she makes her home in Midland, Michigan, with her husband and five busy children. She can be found online at www.jodyhedlund.com.

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