Undaunted Hope: A Great Lakes Historical Romance with a Teacher and Lighthouse Keeper (Beacons of Hope)
From the Back Cover 1871Eagle Harbor, Michigan In a Town Mired in Darkness, She May Shine the Light They Need Running from the mistakes of her past, Tessa Taylor heads to the uppermost reaches of Michigan, planning to serve as the new teacher to the children of miners. She quickly learns the town had requested a male teacher, but Percival Updegraff, superintendent and chief mine clerk, says she can stay through winter since it's too late to replace her. Tessa can't help but thank him and say she is in his debt. Determined to make herself irreplaceable once spring thaw arrives, Tessa throws herself into her work, and soon two students have decided Miss Taylor is the right match for their grieving father. At the same time, charming assistant lightkeeper Alex Bjorklund makes his interest known, surprising Tessa, who has never had men fight for her hand before. But not all is well as she feels that someone is tracking her every move, and she may not be able to escape the trap that has been laid for her."Hedlund again provides a satisfying, heartwarming story of adventure, adversity and love in the Michigan wilderness. Her characters leap from the pages with verve and wit, and readers can't help but cheer for them."-- RT Book Reviews "This amazing story of hope, faith, and perseverance is the third book in the Beacons of Hope series. It brings the story full circle, rife with history and inspiring characters." --CBA Retailers+Resources About the Author Jody Hedlund (www.jodyhedlund.com) is the bestselling author of over fifty novels and is the winner of numerous awards. Jody lives in Michigan with her husband, busy family, and five spoiled cats. She writes sweet historical romances with plenty of sizzle.