Travel to a German settlement in Sauers, Indiana, and meet Regina Seitz. Her sisters were allowed to marry for love, but Regina has been told by her father she must marry a man she has never met—just so Papa can have a German son-in-law to inherit the family homestead. Diedrich Rothhaus is as reluctant as she is, until her striking beauty and deep faith stir emotions he hadn’t expected. Against both their wills, love claims their hearts. Then a cruel family secret is revealed, and Diedrich must fight to save the most precious thing in his life—Regina’s love.ReviewA sweet historical romance filled with romance, family secrets and mystery. Cecil's characters are written well and realistically. They are aware of their shortcomings and are determined to turn themselves into people they can be proud of.(Patsy Glans Romantic Times Book Reviews 20120401) Book DescriptionLife isn’t fair. As a carefree, young American woman Regina Seitz shouldn’t have to submit to an arranged marriage. But when she finds her heart beguiled by her German fiancé, a cruel family secret threatens to take away the love of the man she once thought she could never want.

A riverboat explosion offers a welcome escape. A notorious riverboat gambler killed Rosaleen Archer's husband and Has taken her captive, forcing her to do unspeakable things. Convinced God hates her, Rosaleen looks to luck for help as she attempts to escape when the riverboat explodes. She awakens in the arms of a stranger who carries her from the riverbank to a new life and a fresh start, outwardly free of her past. Reverend Jacob Hale senses Rosaleen's innate distrust of God, but as she reveals her past to him, he understands. He finds himself irresistibly drawn to this lovely creature, but can love survive between them despite their differences? Can Jacob convince Rosaleen that God loves even her? Can Rosaleen ever escape the pain and shame of her past?