In Lisa Jones Bakers heartwarming series, precious hand-carved chests hold treasured dreamsand bring blessings to a new generation 

Anna King has a talentand 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, shes even entered a contest to win a full scholarship to art college. Sketching isnt 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 familys farmhand, Jesse Beiler, knows her plansand thats by accident 

The bishops son, Jessie is surprised to discover Annas contest entry form. He cant imagine wanting a life beyond having his own farm and raising a family. Still, he admires Annas 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 personalitiesand their heartscomplement one another. With Gotts guidance, can they forge the futures they desiretogether?
 
The heart of this romance goes far beyond stereotypes  providing an unusual and welcome level of insight into the characters inner lives. 
Publishers Weekly on Rebeccas Bouquet, STARRED REVIEW 
 
A sweet tale. . . . Forgiveness is a key theme, as is the concept that life is a combination of good and bad situations that make us who we are.
RT Book Reviews on Annies Recipe