The Balsam Bride — Sadie Cuffe; Sophie Cuffe

Kinsey is running. She promised her dying sister she'd take her nephew away from his shiftless father, even if it brands her a kidnapper. She's taken them as far as she can, but the money has run out in Kansas.
Viktor is running, too. By now he should've been married to the former teacher, but she left him at the altar and now he's the running joke.
Kinsey's desperate for a job and a safe place. Viktor needs to hire a school marm and offers her both. Their prayers are answered as slowly they open their hearts to each other, but their fragile love is built on secrets. When Kinsey's past catches up to her, Viktor's trust in the fairer sex is shattered once more and his cynicism roars back full bore. He believes the worst, but can he turn his back on the woman he truly loves? Will Kinsey stay and fight for their future together, or run away again?
The Balsam Bride is a story for all those who love family, and believe in the power and promise of Christmas to change even the hardest hearts. Packed with American traditions with a prairie twist, it'll keep you turning pages and pulling for everyone to get their wish.