Beth Warner had pledged she'd never return to Harlan County. But when a twist of fate brought the beautiful nurse home, she faced reawakened memories-and the only man who had ever won her heart...
Clark Randolph hadn't changed. Handsome, strong and kind, he was still all Beth had ever wanted. Secure in his faith, he'd never given up on their hometown. Deep in his heart, he'd never stopped loving Beth...
Now Beth was again faced with the same dilemma that had torn her apart as a teenager. And as she struggled to understand heaven's plan in bringing her home again, she prayed that it was not too late to embrace a future filled with Clark's love.

Linda C. (
Seagull) wrote on 8/21/2005...
Beth Warner had pledged she's never return to Harlan County. But when a twist of fate brought the beautiful nurse home, she faced reawakened memories--and the only man who had ever won her heart....
Clark Randolph hadn't changed. Handsome, strong and kind, he was still all Beth had ever wanted. Secure in his faith, he'd never given up on their hometown. Deep in his heart, he'd never stopped loving Beth....
Now Beth was again faced with the same dilemma that had town her apart as a teenager. And as she struggled to understand heaven's plan in bringing her home again, she prayed that it was not too late to embrace a future fillled with Clark's love. (back cover)
At first, Beth didn't recognize him...He looked so different from the man she had once known.
Dizziness assailed her, but she struggled to her feet. The face she had known so well blurred before her. This couldn't be Clark, no longer a miner but a well-groomed executive, dressed in a dark suit, silk tie and white shirt, looking quite at ease in the intimidating corporate atmosphere.
But when he walked toward her, she knew it was true. Clothes couln't change his graceful easy tread or the steady, serene gaze that held her spellbound when he reached out his hand.
He smiled and greeted her. Needing desperately to steady her nerves, she gripped his hand. And felt overwhelmed by a rush of emotions.
Why had she ever come back? Beth wondered. (front page)