In Lisa Jones Baker's heartwarming series, precious hand-carved chests hold treasured dreams--and bring blessings to a new generation .
Anna King has a talent--and a secret.
Like the birth mother she never knew, Anna is gifted at sketching and longs to study and teach art one day.
Unbeknownst to her beloved adoptive family, she's even entered a contest to win a full scholarship to art college.
Sketching isn't a desirable vocation in her community, so Anna does her work in a remote spot by Pebble Creek and stores it in her beautiful hope chest.
Only her family's farmhand, Jesse Beiler, knows her plans--and that's by accident .
The bishop's son, Jessie is surprised to discover Anna's contest entry form.
He can't imagine wanting a life beyond having his own farm and raising a family.
Still, he admires Anna's spirit and promises to keep her secret, despite their differences.
Yet the better he and Anna get to know each other, the more they find their personalities--and their hearts--complement one another.
With Gott's guidance, can they forge the futures they desire--together? The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes .
providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters' inner lives.
--Publishers Weekly on Rebecca's Bouquet, STARRED REVIEW A sweet tale.
Forgiveness is a key theme, as is the concept that life is a combination of good and bad situations that make us who we are.
--RT Book Reviews on Annie's Recipe.