Schoolteacher Willow Madison finds herself rebuilding her life in Thunder Ridge, Texas. Without funds her choices are limited. She knows that caring for her ailing uncle is her top priority. Willow’s only hope to survive this war-torn town is to marry Silas Sterling, a man thirty years her senior. Silas has the wealth that can help the town rebuild to its once grand splendor.

Willow’s friends beg her to not give up on her hopes and dreams. In her deepest, most secret thoughts there is one who has captured her attention, sawmill owner Tucker Gray. Faced with such life-altering decisions, will Willow choose to follow her heart or will she accept a means to financial security?

Twice Loved is an excellent start to what is assured to be one unforgettable series. This book presents characters who will tie their stories tightly to your heart. Their struggles and triumphs will have you holding your breath to see how each one turns out. Very highly recommended.