Julie's Joy (Rugged Cross Ranch #1)

Finding Joy . . . Julie Peterson had been born into a family of faith and privilege, but when her dad decides to move his family West to homestead near his sister's ranch in northeastern Oklahoma, disaster strikes, leaving Julie a nine-year-old orphan. Rescued and cared for by a migrating Indian village until her uncle found her years later, Julie has learned to trust God even when life does not match her expectations. Meet her now as a young woman, returning home to the Rugged Cross Ranch. Though she has faced many hardships in her young life, Julie spreads joy to all around her.

Buck Matthews, the second-oldest brother on the ranch, has given up dreams of a family, knowing no woman would be willing to accept his heritage. When Julie arrives on the ranch, their growing friendship reveals they have more in common than he realized. Would Julie be willing to accept his love?

When the biggest tragedy of all strikes, will Julie's joy be extinguished forever? Follow God's sovereign hand through this story of faith, family, and redeeming love. Be inspired to trust the One who loves us all unconditionally.