The Summer Bride

"Lincolnshire, 1854.After much reflection, Caroline Lawson has accepted Max Cavendishs marriage proposal. Yet, their peaceful life on the farm is soon threatened by a series of mishaps and the strange deaths of livestock. As the pressure mounts for Max to make the farm a success, the weight of responsibility becomes overwhelming, with the future of many resting on his shoulders. With events spiralling out of control, Max faces his greatest task protecting his home and family.Meanwhile, Carolines closest friend, Trixie, struggles with a deep conflict between friendship and love and the want of another. Can she balance both, or will fate decide for her?As Caroline dedicates herself to her family and new home, she discovers that fulfilling everyones needs requires both resilience and wisdom. Her patience is tested by her staff, her family demands her attention, but its Max, the man she loves, struggling under the weight of circumstances beyond his control, who needs her the most.She cannot let them down. But will she have the strength to withstand the trials that challenge her at every turn?"--Publisher.