Books

Art in the Black Hills

#1 - Between Oil and Water

New York watercolorist Lila Stone has already lost her family and her home, and now she’s in danger of losing her career. Desperate for her gallery owner’s approval, she agrees to his plan which sends her to the Black Hills of South Dakota to receive private art lessons from his estranged cousin——with only one summer to find her inspiration.

 

Due to an injury, Fletcher Harrison has lost every dream he’s ever wanted. And he has no interest in giving lessons to the beautiful artist his cousin just sent him, especially when her presence conjures up haunting memories of his beloved cousin who died. But something about Lila awakens his heart, daring him to believe his dreams may not all be dead.

 

As they work together in the tranquility of Sylvan Lake Resort, they find common ground despite their artistic differences . . . but soon realize that their traumatic pasts and broken dreams may very well be the connection that tears them apart.

Black Hills Saga

#1 – Beneath the Cottonwoods

When Hazel Mayfield comes to Dakota Territory with her parents and fiancé, Henry, she wants one thing—to forget a decision she made long ago. But when her fiancé’s sudden death en route to Spearfish leaves them stranded, Hazel’s father concocts a deceitful plan to gain access to Henry’s money—a plan that includes Hazel’s cooperation. Widower Lee Cranston wonders if God has deserted him when someone destroys his barn with fire. Now he must take out a loan that puts his farm in jeopardy. Then a chance meeting with the past has both Lee and Hazel struggling to move forward. Blinded by guilt and guarded against hurt, can these two learn to see themselves through God’s eyes and forgive?