A fifty-five year old widow, Libby Ward enjoys running her own business and living near her family. But others aren't satisfied with her single state. They push the popular millinery shop owner into the company of every single eligible bachelor in town. Libby tolerates this interference with good humor until Spencer Matthews comes back to town. The retired steamboat captain was her childhood sweetheart until differences in faith seperated them. Can they reclaim the years they have lost? Or does the love of another man wait for Libby?
JOANN GROTE lives in Minnesota, where she grew up. She uses the state for most of her story settings, and like her characters, JoAnn seeks to serve Christ in her work. She believes that readers of novels can receive a message of salvation and encouragement from well-crafted fiction. She has over 35 books to her credit, including novels, "The American Adventure" series for children, and the "Heartsong Presents Inspirational Romance" series. She captivates and addresses the deeper meaning between life and faith.