Mary's Redemption — Lena Nelson Dooley

Her childhood friend wants to rescue her from her responsibilities, but she can't abandon her grieving family. Despite being adopted, Mary Lenora Caine was always God's Blessing to her mother. But after her mother passes, and her father can barely cope, Mary bears the burden of running the home on her own. Her drudgery hides any blessings for her future, until her childhood friend, Daniel, begins courting Mary with promises to take care of her.  For years, Daniel Winthrop has carried a torch for Mary, but his vision for their future together clashes with her duty to her family. Can't she see he's offering a better life? But when Mary's faced with her worst possible scenario, Daniel isn't sure he can handle the burden.  Mary and Daniel seem set on a path that will test their dreams and the boundaries of their love. Can they trust God's plan for them and overcome the obstacles between them and their future together?