Ripples Along the Shore, an eBook novella from Mona Hodgson, was featured on the USA Today “Happy Ever After” blog. Go here to a summary of this historical fiction new release, featuring Caroline Milburn, a widow who is looking for a fresh start with a wagon train headed west.
When Caroline Milburn steps off the boat and back into her hometown of St. Charles, MO, part of her wishes she could step right back on board and sail away. St. Charles, though home to her beloved friends and quilting circle, hasnt felt like home since the death of her husband. And living with her sister, Jewells family hasnt provided much balm for her grieving heart. Caroline knows something needs to changebut for now shes stuck sharing her sisters home, and enduring the anger and bitterness of her brother-in-law.
Divided between the love of her father and the desires of her heart, Emilie Heinrich must rely on the love and wisdom of the women in her quilting circle for support. Since Emilie is dedicated to her education and to helping her father in his general store, she is convinced she doesn’t have time for love. But when a childhood friend returns to St. Charles, Missouri, after serving in the Civil War, his smile and charm captures Emilies eye and her heart.
When Maren Jensen took a job on Elsa Brantenbergs St. Charles, Missouri farm, she never expected to call the place her home. As she grows to love Mrs. Brantenberg and her granddaughter, Gabi, Maren is transformed from a lonely mail-order bride-without-a-groom to a beloved member of the Brantenberg household.