White Mountain Brides Series by Susan Page Davis

A village plundered; lives torn apart. Richard Dudley will never forget the night Indians raided the small village of Cochecho, New Hampshire. In the five years since, not a day has gone by that he has not missed his brother and mourned the fate of his missing sweetheart. But when a redemption party returns from Canada with Sarah among them, he discovers changes in her he hadn't imagined. Sarah Minton, weary and heartsore, enters the village with trepidation... moreA village plundered; lives torn apart. Richard Dudley will never forget the night Indians raided the small village of Cochecho, New Hampshire. In the five years since, not a day has gone by that he has not missed his brother and mourned the fate of his missing sweetheart. But when a redemption party returns from Canada with Sarah among them, he discovers changes in her he hadn't imagined. Sarah Minton, weary and heartsore, enters the village with trepidation. After years of not knowing the fate of family and friends, her sorrow intensifies as she learns the truth. But surely, if Richard is still alive, life wil be bearable. After all, the memory of his affection made captivity bearable. Will Sarah's fear and the deep changes within her keep her from learning to love? Can Richard overcome bitterness and prejudice to claim his bride? less

Jane’s life has been one of trial. Orphaned at a young age, Jane was indentured as a housemaid. During an Indian raid, she was captured, carried off to Canada, and sold. Then her arranged, loveless marriage ended with the death of her abusive husband. So, when Captain Baldwin and Charles Gardner arrive and purchase her ransom, she returns to the village of Cochecho with very little hope left... moreJane’s life has been one of trial. Orphaned at a young age, Jane was indentured as a housemaid. During an Indian raid, she was captured, carried off to Canada, and sold. Then her arranged, loveless marriage ended with the death of her abusive husband. So, when Captain Baldwin and Charles Gardner arrive and purchase her ransom, she returns to the village of Cochecho with very little hope left. Charles has no intention of finding a wife—he, too, has endured Indian captivity and is only just beginning to rebuild his life. But he cannot keep himself from thinking of Miss Jane Miller. A stilted courtship, a distant marriage, hostile Indians. Will life repeat itself for Jane, or does God have joy in store for those who remain faithful to Him?   And I caused the widow’s heart to sing for joy. Job 29:13 less

Since her redemption from Canada, Christine Hardin has led a quiet, unassuming life. She cares tirelessly for Pastor Samuel Jewett’s motherless children and is content. But one night Christine discovers a man snooping about outside the cottage she shares with a widow. At knifepoint, he swears her to secrecy and demands that she supply him with food. To save the pastor’s children from harm, Christine complies with his demands, even finding herself stealing from her friends... moreSince her redemption from Canada, Christine Hardin has led a quiet, unassuming life. She cares tirelessly for Pastor Samuel Jewett’s motherless children and is content. But one night Christine discovers a man snooping about outside the cottage she shares with a widow. At knifepoint, he swears her to secrecy and demands that she supply him with food. To save the pastor’s children from harm, Christine complies with his demands, even finding herself stealing from her friends. When murder finds its way to Cochecho, however, she can no longer be silent. Her confession put a strain on the tentative but growing relationship between her and the preacher. Who can know the ways of the Lord? They are far beyond man’s ways, and Christine and Samuel learn this lesson well. less