The Dandelion Field - (Banister Falls Novel) by Kathryn Springer (Paperback)

About the Book

This handsome firefighter makes a living coming to the rescue, but Gin doesn't need a man to fight her battles.

Book Synopsis

This handsome firefighter makes a living coming to the rescue, but Gin doesn't need a man to fight her battles.

After Raine's dad walked out, Ginevieve Lightly never lived in one place too long, a rambling lifestyle that defined her daughter's youth. When their car dies in Banister Falls, Wisconsin, Gin promises Raine they can stay until she finishes her senior year of high school. Gin will do anything to make sure her daughter has a bright future . . . a future that's compromised when Raine reveals she's pregnant.

Dan Moretti has only ever called Banister Falls home. After losing his best friend in a tragic accident, Dan devoted himself to responding to fires, rescuing the helpless, and guiding Cody Bennett, his best friend's son, through life. With Cody being the epitome of the good kid, it was an easy job. Until he says four little words: "The baby is mine."

Knowing gossip of Raine's pregnancy will erupt sooner or later in the small town, Gin's reflex is to grab the suitcase and escape to a new city, a new life. But with each passing day, Gin's feet stay rooted in Banister Falls, and she falls a little more for this local firefighter who shows her not all men abandon women at the first sign of smoke.

As Gin and Dan do the best they can to guide the two teenagers through their early entry into adulthood, they discover together that romance can bloom in the rockiest of situations. And God can turn the pieces of a broken past into a beautiful new beginning.

Review Quotes

'Springer . . . infuses her engrossing narrative with believable characters whose personal struggles ring true. [A]n excellent choice for . . . book discussion groups.'--Library Journal, starred review

"This is a wonderful and heartfelt small-town, feel-good story. Told from three different points of view, the story weaves themes of forgiveness, family and learning to trust God when faced with life's struggles. The characters feel genuine, and the tender tone, as well as the ending, is sure to bring a smile to readers' faces. With great attention to detail, Springer has written an engaging novel filled with romance, family drama and touch of humor." - Romantic Times--Romantic Times