Where Dreams Reside
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4.8 • 24 Ratings
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- $5.99
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- $5.99
Publisher Description
A shameful past, an orchard camp, and a kindling romance…not exactly Little Men, but Bronson Martin never liked being compared to the March family anyhow.
Grossly outnumbered by the women in the Martin family clan, Bronson fights tooth and nail to be taken seriously among his mother and sisters who still, in many ways, think of him as a young boy. As the man of the house, all Bronson wants is to take care of his family and to work toward something of lasting value. But as his dream of an orchard camp and apple-picking venture take root, an unexpected woman shows up, threatening to distract him from all he’s worked toward.
Eight years ago, an irresponsible decision led to the death of Morgan Dalton’s best friend. Now, she’s returned home, hoping to make amends. When she obtains a job at the Orchard House Summer Camp, Morgan wonders if a new life is possible…until events at the camp cause her to relive her past in an all-too frightening way.
Can Morgan bury the demons of her past before Bronson’s Orchard House camp dreams disintegrate?
Book 5 in The Orchard House Bed and Breakfast Series is a contemporary twist on the well-loved classic, Little Women. Readers will fall in love with the Martin family—Maggie, Josie, Lizzie, Bronson, Amie, and their mother Hannah—each trying to find their own way in the world and each discovering that love, home, and hope are closer than they appear.
Customer Reviews
BEAUTIFUL STORY OF REDEMPTION!
“Those before us made mistakes. We’ve made mistakes. But we don’t have to be chained by them. We must acknowledge them, yes—own up to them even, repent of them, but then we must step aside and make way for God to do a new thing.”
Heidi Chiavaroli has written one of the most beautiful books illustrating redemption that I have ever had the honor and privilege to read. Chiavarolia presents readers with the character of a young woman named Morgan who cannot forgive herself for making the choice to drink and drive one night while she was in high school. That choice led to eternal consequences as she had a wreck and her best friend was killed. She cannot forgive herself because she believes serving a short sentence in juvie was not enough in exchange for the life of her friend.
Chiavaroli brings her in contact with the Martin family whose members have had their share of mistakes and grief but also have experienced the priceless and life-changing gift of redemption. Bronson is running a Summer Camp at the Orchard and Morgan is working with them. They are helping the children at camp learn the business of an Orchard from the ground up, culminating with an end-of-the-season Harvest Sale. Branson and Morgan have every opportunity to be together but she cannot allow herself to enjoy a moment of happiness. When a crisis of epic proportions strikes, everyone takes a step back, lessons are learned, and Morgan finally realizes her need for stepping aside and allowing God to do a new thing. She is finally free from her guilt after all the long years! This is such a beautiful story!
I was provided a complimentary copy of this book by Hope Creek Publishers, LLC. The opinions expressed here are completely my own and without influence.