Be Still My Soul

In the historical romance tradition of Christian fiction pioneer Janette Oke, debut author Joanne Bischof weaves an enthralling story of a good-hearted Appalachian woman-and her unexpected journey toward love with the man she is forced to marry.

Lonnie Sawyer is pretty, sweet, and innocent-making her the ideal target for arrogant Gideon O’Riley, a talented bluegrass musician who cares only about satisfying his own desires. When Lonnie’s alcoholic father discovers Gideon stealing a kiss from Lonnie, she is forced to marry him, but the harsh realities of life soon turn his affection to anger. When an elderly couple intervenes, taking the O’Rileys under their wing, Gideon learns what true love is. He surrenders his will to God and endeavors to be a husband worthy of his tender bride, and finally begins to win his wife’s heart. Yet just as the pieces of their lives fall into place, an unfortunate turn of events lands Gideon on the wrong side of justice and at risk of losing Lonnie all over again.