When Hope Blooms - Paperback

by Britta Ann Meadows (Editor), Deborah Ann Dykeman (Author)

Elvira Sample was once a happy girl. Growing up an only child may not be one's idea of a perfect life, but she and her mother make their cozy cabin in a picturesque setting a quiet refuge with happy memories. In adulthood, Elvira is able to settle for the path of least resistance, though not without regret. However, her idyllic life in Vermont is shattered when one man enters their lives and entraps them in a dark, sinister presence.Now, broken and hopeless, Elvira arrives in Wheatacre, Kansas. Life's scars have left her feeling old and shriveled up on the inside. Caring little for anything, she imagines a new life will offer sanctuary from the past that haunts her.Loren Grafton has starred as one of Wheatacre's elite for most of his life. But position, prestige, and plenty don't always make for a happy life. Sometimes merely living peacefully in a situation is not enough to bring fulfillment. Against well-meaning wishes, he decides to forge his own path and finally follow his dreams. When he meets Elvira, he quickly realizes that, oftentimes, the ordinary is the blessing one's soul has been craving. The seasons of life can be challenging, especially when some seem to go on forever. Struggles and conflicts, when left unspoken and unanswered, leave the soul open and hurting. Will hope bloom again in Wheatacre, and the hearts of those feeling dead and deserted?

Author Biography

Deborah Ann Dykeman has over five published books available through major online retailers. Her Rubyville series has been loved by many readers. Deborah strives to get at the heart of a person's walk with God. Through her stories, characters face many issues that are rarely discussed in Christian circles. Deborah's nonfiction short stories, "Twice In a Lifetime" and "Joshua's Story", have both placed second at the Called to Write Conference. Deborah has been married for thirty-two years, has five children, three sons-in-law, and five grandchildren (and two more on the way). Deborah has homeschooled her children and taught Sunday School, and has been an AWANA director and a pastor's wife. When not writing, marketing or attending events, she is working on home renovation projects. She loves to meet with her readers and hear their stories. Deborah resides in the beautiful Flint Hills region of the state of Kansas.