In Lisa Jones Baker s heartwarming series, precious hand-carved chests hold treasured dreams and bring blessings to a new generation

Anna King has a talent and a secret. Like the birth mother she never knew, Anna is gifted at sketching and longs to study and teach art one day. Unbeknownst to her beloved adoptive family, she s even entered a contest to win a full scholarship to art college. Sketching isn t a desirable vocation in her community, so Anna does her work in a remote spot by Pebble Creek and stores it in her beautiful hope chest. Only her family s farmhand, Jesse Beiler, knows her plans and that s by accident

The bishop s son, Jessie is surprised to discover Anna s contest entry form. He can t imagine wanting a life beyond having his own farm and raising a family. Still, he admires Anna s spirit and promises to keep her secret, despite their differences. Yet the better he and Anna get to know each other, the more they find their personalities and their hearts complement one another. With Gott s guidance, can they forge the futures they desire together?