A new Amish generation inherits precious hand-carved chests that bring blessings of faith, love, and happiness-from the author of Rachel's Dream.

When Jessica Beachy temporarily moves into the home of her late great-uncle, Sam Beachy, she merely plans to remodel, sell, and head back to the city. She's used to busy St. Louis and can't imagine how she'll spend her time in the quiet Amish countryside. But the carpenter she hires, Eli Miller, doesn't think selling Sam's home is a good idea. And while he's steadfast in his Amish faith, he's instantly drawn to Jessica's vivacity and unexpected caring-especially as peaceful country ways make her question the dream she thought she wanted . . .

But a lucrative offer to turn the house into a vacation retreat confronts Jessica with a heartbreaking choice. It will take trust, perseverance-and discovering a hope chest thought forever lost-for Jessica and Eli to boldly face obstacles and embark on a joyous future together . . .

Praise for the Hope Chest of Dreams series

"Written with tenderness and simplicity." -Joan Wester Anderson, New York Times-bestselling author

"The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes . . . Providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters' inner lives." -Publishers Weekly, starred review

"A sweet tale . . . Forgiveness is a key theme, as is the concept that life is a combination of good and bad situations that make us who we are." - RT Book Reviews