Two stories of love and forgiveness in challenging times The Parson's Christmas Gift Parson Zane Thompson knows Miss Journey Smith is not what she seems. Stranded in the little Montana town of Walten during Christmas, she clearly carries secrets with her. But she can't--or won't--trust him, especially when her past reappears with a vengeance. Soon Zane must risk his life and his faith to offer Journey the greatest Christmas gift of all--his heart. The Path to Her Heart Struggling widowed father Boothe Powers will do anything to protect his son--even ask nurse Emma Spencer to play his temporary fiancee. She's dedicated and caring, and could love his boy and heal his own heart. But how can Boothe trust someone who works in the profession he blames for his greatest loss?

Author Biography

Kerri Mountain grew up in a large extended family with love, laughter, and lots of stories. She believes being able to combine her love of stories, history, and beautiful western landscapes with an active imagination is a joy. Having others read and enjoy them is an amazing blessing only the Lord could orchestrate. Kerri lives in rural western Pennsylvania. She enjoys traveling, especially in the American West, and spending time with her nieces and nephews. Linda Ford lives on a ranch in Alberta, Canada. Growing up on the prairie and learning to notice the small details it hides gave her an appreciation for watching God at work in His creation. Her upbringing also included being taught to trust God in everything and through everything--a theme that resonates in her stories. She and her husband raised fourteen children--ten adopted. She currently shares her home with her husband, a grown son and a live-in paraplegic client.