Gathered from the North

By Barbara A Curtis

Book Overview

He survived the war, but he didn't come home whole. Hope of a ready-made family promises healing-until he learns the truth about his love's adopted baby.

Beth Calloway has always longed for a family, but after a childhood marked by loss, she's learned to live quietly-typing reports at the Boise Foundling Home and keeping her heart carefully tucked away. Until one snowy night, a baby is left on her doorstep. With no room at the orphanage and no one else to help, she takes the risk...never expecting the handsome wounded soldier next door to take notice.

Recently discharged from the army, Private Timothy McPhearson is a man on a mission. Haunted by his best friend's death during WWII, he's determined to uncover the truth-and escape the guilt that won't let him go. Falling for his grandmother's quiet tenant and the baby she's sheltering isn't part of the plan...but Beth and little Elly Rose begin to chip away at the walls he's built.

Just as the three begin to imagine life as a family, a shattering revelation threatens to tear them apart. When the truth about baby Elly Rose comes to light-and danger closes in-Beth must fight to protect the child she's come to love...even if it means letting go of the man who's claimed her heart.

A heart-tugging postwar romance of second chances, found family, and love worth risking everything for.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1963212436
• ISBN13: 9781963212433
• Release Date: November 2025
• Publisher: Wild Heart Books
• Length: 258 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

Selflessness & Faith

As we continue with the Blooms of the Bitterbrush series we are swept away to 1945 Boise Idaho and the story of the granddaughter of the characters in book one and daughter of the characters in book two. Beth Calloway is a kindhearted, loving, selfless person who feels she has failed her family because of an accident. Timothy is a soldier who is dealing with the trauma of knowing his friend has been murdered by the WWII enemy. Both are assuming things that may not be facts as they are drawn together and journey towards their stronger faith and find forgiveness and hope for a brighter future. I love the originality of this story and how faith and scripture are a strong element. I definitely recommend reading this series as you will not be disappointed to meet this family and how the Bitterbrush blossom offers a promise of hope, of God’s provision. Well written and great characters that feel like family.I suggest adding this to your must read pile. I received a complimentary copy from CelebrateLit/Wild Heart Books. The honest review and opinions are my own and were not required.