Hidden Joy (Hidden Blessings #2)

Mark Jennings is ready to settle down with a family of his own. In comes Charlotte, a widow and mother to a three-year-old little girl. Mark finds himself drawn to Charlotte, but Charlotte’s recent loss has him taking a step back as far as his feelings are concerned until a vicious rumor pushes them closer together. Can their relationship endure the upheaval? Or will it all be more than they can handle?
Seventeen-year-old Sadie Martin hates being the oldest one in her school. As she struggles to follow her parent’s wishes that she finish school, she finds herself dogged by Pierce Dalton, the new good-looking young man in town who has a dark side. In the midst of it all, Sadie discovers that her best friend, Calvin, cares for her as more than a friend. Does Sadie return his feelings? And can their relationship survive Pierce Dalton?
Ruth Tucker is certain that she is not interested in getting married again. After the loss of her husband over ten years ago, she has no desire to marry again, despite the new handsome doctor, Adam McConnell, or at least that’s what she keeps telling herself. Can Ruth get over her fears of losing another husband? Can Adam convince Ruth to give love a second chance?