An unexpected inheritance. An unknown future. An unending love.
Determined to tame her younger brothers rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousins invitation to move west, and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado, is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an untimely inheritance challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trustand perhaps even her heart.
U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to reliveand the one woman who can help him find the future hes been longing for.
As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.

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Beyond This Moment (Timber Ridge Reflections, Book 2)

Beyond this moment. Timber Ridge reflections series

Beyond This Moment / #2 Timber Ridge Reflections

The inheritance. 19

Bethany House Publishers

Thomas Nelson Publishers

Bethany Backyard

WestBow Press

Timber Ridge reflections -- 2, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 2009

Women of faith fiction, Nashville, Tenn, Tennessee, 2009

2009 Softcover edition, Grand Rapids, Michigan, 2009

HarperCollins Christian Publishing, Nashville, 2009

Women of Faith series, 19, Nashville, Tenn, 2009

United States, United States of America

Original, PS, 2009

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From USA TODAY bestselling author Tamera Alexander comes an award-winning historical romance. Desperate for a fresh start, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west with her rebellious younger brother to the rugged wilds of the Colorado Territory, but what she finds there will be the greatest challenge of her life.Determined to tame her fourteen-year-old younger brother's rebellious streak, twenty-three-year-old McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west and start over. McKenna arrives only to find that her cousin and her cousin's husband have died, leaving their five-year-old daughter an orphan—and that life in Copper Creek, Colorado, is far from what she expected.McKenna struggles with her sudden new role as the guardian of two children. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs instead of the older sister he resents. But her “untimely inheritance” challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her sense of trust—and perhaps even her heart.U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll, and he finds himself at a crossroads. He's brought countless men to justice, but he questions what lasting good he has accomplished. When his path intersects that of young Robert Ashford, Wyatt glimpses himself, years ago, in the boy's pride and arrogance. He also sees a boy without a firm hand in his life. His well-meant attempt to help Robert brings him face-to-face with the one situation he never wanted to encounter—and the one woman who holds the key to helping him find his future.As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination—but it will come at a price.Praise for The Inheritance:“Alexander has an awe-inspiring way of creating characters that brand your heart and leave you permanently connected. This story is too good to be missed!”—Romantic Times“Alexander's inspirational historical romance vividly details the rough mining environment of 1870s Colorado...in a fast-paced, often poignant, and always hopeful tale.”—BooklistFull-length, stand-alone historical romance set in 18772010 Christy Award finalist and 2010 RITA Award winnerIncludes discussion questions for book clubs

<p><P><B>An unexpected inheritance. An unknown future. An unending love.</B><p>Determined to tame her younger brother's rebellious streak, McKenna Ashford accepts her cousin's invitation to move west and to begin again. But she quickly discovers that life in Copper Creek, Colorado is far from what she expected. Shouldering burdens beyond her years, McKenna tries to be the parent Robert needs, instead of the older sister he resents. But an "untimely inheritance" challenges her resolve at every turn, while also offering a second chance to restore her trust--and perhaps even her heart.<p>U.S. Marshal Wyatt Caradon is dedicated to bringing fugitives to justice, yet years of living on the trail have taken their toll. When his path intersects with that of McKenna, he comes face-to-face with a past he never wanted to relive--and the one woman who can help him find the future he's been longing for.<p>As McKenna struggles to let go of her independence and Wyatt considers opening his heart again, they discover an inheritance beyond imagination. But it will come at a price.<p></p><h3>Tamara Butler - Library Journal</h3><p><P>In this Western tale, McKenna Ashford is looking to make a new start when she moves west to Copper Creek, CO, with her rebellious little brother. When they arrive, however, things are not what they expected. And further complicating their lives is U.S. Marshall Wyatt Caradon. Sure to appeal to fans of Alexander's historical series ("Timber Ridge Reflections"; "Fountain Creek Chronicles").</P></p>

Lives are made up of tiny steps. Some are chosen for us; some we choose. All hold the power to change who we becomebut only if we let them.
When Dr. Molly Whitcomb, Professor of Romance Languages, steps off the train in Colorado Territory, she makes a choiceone that goes against everything she stands for. Yet its the only choice that offers her a chance to regain a fraction of all shes lost.
Sheriff James McPhersons instincts about people rarely miss the mark. He senses Professor Whitcomb is hiding something. He just doesnt know what. When James learns Mollys secret, his own reputation is undermined. But when Molly Whitcombs reinvented life begins to unravel, it threatens his job, the stability of Timber Ridge, and what he always knew to be true about himself.

When Dr. Molly Whitcomb, Professor of Romantic Languages, steps off the train in Colorado Territory, she makes a choice - one that goes against everything she stands for. Yet it's the only choice that offers her a chance to regain a fraction of all she's lost. Sheriff James McPherson's instincts about people rarely miss the mark. He senses Professor Whitcomb is hiding something. He just doesn't know what. When James learns Molly's secret, his own reputation is undermined. And when Molly Whitcomb's reinvented life begins to unravel, it threatens his job, the stability of Timber Ridge, and what he always knew to be true about himself

Sheriff James McPherson was eager to hire a schoolteacher, but Dr. Molly Whitcomb isn't what he expected. His instincts about people--which rarely miss the mark--tell him she's hiding something. And when Molly's secret is revealed, her reinvented life begins to unravel. What's more, she risks losing her newfound relationship with the sheriff and her renewed faith in God

McKenna Ashford moves west with her rebellious younger brother Robert. U.S. Marshall Wyatt Caradon's well-meant attempt to help the young man brings him face-to-face with the one situation he never wanted to encounter--and the one woman who holds the key to helping him find his future.

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