Moments of Mercy
Historical Fiction
A Plight of Mercy
IF SHE HAD LISTENED TO HER PARENTS, SHE'D HAVE MISSED A MIRACLE.
Lena's dreams of a happily ever after are shattered when she realizes she ran off and married the wrong man. After a painful divorce, she returns to her childhood home in Montana, back to her parents. But when they learn she's with child, her parents send her away to the home of a family friend in Washington State until the baby can be adopted.
There, she meets Sullivan, a widower who brings his physically handicapped daughter to the physician Lena is living with. Although she’s not looking for romance given her condition, Lena finds herself drawn to Sullivan and his kind heart, grateful for a friend.
But when the plans for adoption fall through and the stock market crash plunges the country into a financial panic, Lena's plans to return home to Montana are upended. She must decide if she is ready to become a single mother at the onset of the Great Depression or if she can trust her child to the care of another family.
Set against the backdrop of one the United States’ most challenging historical periods, A Plight of Mercy offers a heartwarming tale of love, resilience, and parental sacrifice.
A Plight of Grace
IF SHE MAKES HIM WAIT ANY LONGER, SHE COULD BE A SPINSTER FOR LIFE.
Lena's life took an unexpected turn when she learned her daughter had dwarfism. Deciding to keep her rather than put her up for adoption, Lena built a respectable life as a single mother with the help of her friends.
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At first, one of those close friends, Sullivan, a widowed single father, seemed eager to pursue a relationship with Lena. A few years have passed since then, and lately, he's been distant, his attention elsewhere. Now rumors swirl around town that he’s been spotted in unsavory locations known for illicit activities.
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Although Lena wonders if she waited too long to take a chance on love with Sullivan, she’s determined to show him her true feelings. But when Lena’s plans take a turn toward the unexpected, she must uncover the truth behind Sullivan's recent behavior to determine if he is the man she thought he was or if she once again misjudged a man to whom she’s given her heart.
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A Plight of Grace is a touching tale of love, trust, and second chances. It is the second book in the Moments of Mercy historical fiction series.
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A Plight of Judgment
IF SHE'S TO REPAIR HER REPUTATION, SHE'LL HAVE TO TRUST A FORMER FOE.
When Francine takes a job at a home for unwed mothers upon her high school graduation, she thinks she's found her calling. But those in her small town view her dedication and knowledge with suspicion and judgment, and rumors about her soon damage her reputation.
Within a few years, Francine’s sinks into a fearful depression, unable to leave her home. Desperate to help her daughter, Francine's mother sends her to live with a family friend in Ohio.
But as Francine struggles to overcome her fears and rebuild her life, she must navigate the complicated history this woman shares with her mother and decide if she can trust her because of past betrayals.
A Plight of Judgment is a moving story of forgiveness, redemption, and the power of second chances. It is the third book in the Moments of Mercy historical fiction series, set against the backdrop of the United States in the mid-1930s.
A Plight of Hope
IF SHE ISN'T CAREFUL, SHE'LL END UP LONELY FOR LIFE.
Francine traded a tarnished reputation in her hometown for new life among strangers in Ohio. Now living under the assumed identity of her benefactress’s niece, been afforded opportunities beyond those she ever thought possible.
She’s been so busy living that she hadn’t thought of settling down. But as suitors come calling for her hand in marriage, Francine must navigate between potential fortune hunters and those genuinely interested in being her equal, as she’ll accept nothing less.
Meanwhile, Francine’s “Aunt” Gladys has spent years keeping the memory of her late husband alive, sacrificing her long-standing dreams in the process. But when an unexpected illness sends her back to some old friends, she’ll find herself questioning her past and wondering about her future.
