When war-weary ex-soldier Gray Bristow returns to their Virginia hometown, Ruthie Chandler barely recognizes the man he's become, and her heart breaks for her former fiancé. Haunted by memories of who they used to be, Ruthie keeps her distance. That is until her antiques boutique erroneously sells his ailing grandmother's heirloom doll. Determined to track down the family treasure that holds the secret to Gray's past—and his healing—Ruthie reunites with her lost love for this essential mission. Praying with all her heart and soul that her unwavering love can restore his missing faith and at last, bring him fully home...to her.Her Redeeming Faith is the first book in the Southern Blessings series about three best friends finding hope, grace and love.

A Soldier's Return For four years, Ruthie Chandler avoided the man who broke their engagement--and her heart. But when her antiques shop mistakenly sells his ailing grandmother's doll, she comes face-to-face with the man she never forgot. Teaming up with Gray Bristow on this important mission won't be easy, but Ruthie suspects it's exactly what the disillusioned veteran needs. The doll is the key to Gray's family's past--and possibly his future. And it may be what finally brings the ex-soldier home to faith...and to Ruthie. Southern Blessings: Three friends find hope and love in Virginia