Hill Country Christmas/Her Captain's Heart by Laurie Kingery

Two inspiring stories of determination, courage...and love.

Hill Country Christmas - Laurie Kingery

In the rugged Texas Hill Country, Delia Keller went from penniless preacher’s granddaughter to rich young heiress. She’s determined to use her money to find the security she’s always lacked, and build herself a new house by Christmas. Former Civil War chaplain Jude Tucker longs to show her what true Christmas joy means. Can he restore his own faith and give Delia his love for all seasons?

Her Captain’s Heart - Lyn Cote

Idealistic schoolteacher Verity Hardy believes nothing is impossible. The lovely widow is certain teaching freed slaves in a Virginia town torn apart by the Civil War will help heal bitterness and old wounds. However, she’s finding that the school’s cynical builder, former Union captain Matthew Ritter, has little faith in her plan – or anything else. But Verity’s spirit and courage inspire him to fight for what he believes in...