The Promise of a Family (Orphan Train #2)
Zoe Matthews
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· 8 ratings · 114 pages · Published: 03 Sep 2014
Lydia finds out at her father’s death bed that he has made arrangements for her to marry the son of an old family friend, Clinton, who owns a cattle ranch in Maple Grove, Texas. At first, Lydia rejects the idea, but then certain circumstances happen that make it so Lydia decides to honor her father’s wishes and goes through with the marriage.
Five years later, Lydia and Clinton discover they will not be able to have children. They hear about an Orphan Train that will be arriving in Maple Grove. They decide together to adopt a baby or young child.
But on the day the orphan’s arrive to their town, they discover there aren’t any babies or young children available. Should they adopt an older child? And if they do, will they be able to deal with all the problems that can go along with adopting older children? Will Lydia and Clinton get their promised family?
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The 'Orphan Train' series
4.17 · 42 ratings- An Unexpected Family by Zoe Matthews Book #1
- The Promise of a Family by Zoe Matthews Book #2
- Big Spring Ranch Brides: Anna by Zoe Matthews Book #3
- Big Spring Ranch Brides: Serena by Zoe Matthews Book #4
- Big Spring Ranch Brides: Katrina by Zoe Matthews Book #5
- Westward Promises by Zoe Matthews Book #6
- Westward Skies by Zoe Matthews Book #7
adult · historical · christian · industrial-era · book · fiction · spirituality · western · romance · religion · orphans · westen
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