Heart's Desire

Julia wants to marry for love... But her father's secret condemns her to a love-less marriage.




In 1880 Boston, Julia Phillips's father betroths her to wealthy Lucien Harris to cover up a tragic secret. She has no interest in Lucien, but Jacob Anderson, a kind jewelry store clerk has captured her attention. Can she put off Lucien long enough to convince her parents to accept a man who isn't in the upper-class as her husband?




Jacob works with his uncle in Boston, but plans to buy land for a farm out west when he has enough money. When Julia walks into their store his priorities change. Their mutual attraction grows into love, and he wants to be the man she marries. But how can he with so little money?




Julia feels increasing pressure from Lucien to pretend she's happy about the upcoming wedding. Then, she discovers the arranged marriage is based on blackmail. Her family will be ruined if she doesn't comply.




Will God make a way for Jacob and Julia to have their heart's desire?




Julia wants to marry for love... But her father's secret condemns her to a love-less marriage.




In 1880 Boston, Julia Phillips's father betroths her to wealthy Lucien Harris to cover up a tragic secret. She has no interest in Lucien, but Jacob Anderson, a kind jewelry store clerk has captured her attention. Can she put off Lucien long enough to convince her parents to accept a man who isn't in the upper-class as her husband?




Jacob works with his uncle in Boston, but plans to buy land for a farm out west when he has enough money. When Julia walks into their store his priorities change. Their mutual attraction grows into love, and he wants to be the man she marries. But how can he with so little money?




Julia feels increasing pressure from Lucien to pretend she's happy about the upcoming wedding. Then, she discovers the arranged marriage is based on blackmail. Her family will be ruined if she doesn't comply.




Will God make a way for Jacob and Julia to have their heart's desire?