Bøker av Emily Stalder Johnson

In 1905, life for Dublin Caldwell, his wife, Allie, and their three children has been peaceful and blessed. However, an unexpected turn of events suddenly leads to an addition to the family. It isn't long before the Caldwells' lives become much more complicated once the truth is revealed about the orphan of unknown origins. The truth is much closer to home than Dublin and Allie had initially believed... The innocent involved are perilously threatened by the guilty. Is there any hope of this twisted situation ever resolving? Will God come through for Dublin and Allie favorably? No matter what, the couple decides to put their faith in Him alone during hardship, danger, and uncertainty.

Thirteen-year-old Arrow Warren's life is suddenly turned upside-down when her aunt, her overly-protective and loving guardian, rushes her off to her grandparents' place-folks she's met only once. Aunt Lena tells her it's for her safety. Confused, she wonders what danger she may be facing. Arrow has more questions than answers now. And the longer she stays with her Grandma and Grandpa Lawrence, the more things seem off, like everyone's hiding a big secret from her at any cost. But as she more closely touches the tip of the iceberg of all the buried truths about her life, the more she realizes that she's believed nothing but lies for her entire life. Shaken down to her core, Arrow bravely resolves to uncover who she truly is.

Dublin Caldwell makes the life-altering decision to leave behind Andy's hometown of London, Ohio, as a young man in his early twenties. He hopes to journey out to Montana Territory, to try and locate his biological father's only brother. Along the way, he meets an intriguing young lady. Troubling, dangerous events quickly begin to unfold, so she decides to accompany him on his travels across the States. Dublin is cautious to begin a relationship with Allie Hatfield, but that's exactly what he wants to do. At the same time, he's also scared to death of opening up to her and trusting her with his wounded heart. How will their travels together end? Will it be in romance-or in heartache? And he's not sure if he could handle the disheartening disappointment if he can't find his long-lost Uncle Jimmy. Dublin must put his trust in God that He has the whole situation under complete control, even when it doesn't feel like it.

Blaine Sullivan's world has turned upside down. Torn away from his hidden sanctuary--the alluring woods behind his house--the sixteen-year-old's frazzled, abused mother takes him away from his unstable father who struggles with his anger and alcoholism.Now in an unpleasant change of scenery that is his mom's older brother's house, hours away from home, Blaine realizes his summer will be anything but fun. Blaine endures his uncle's sour attitude and harsh insults--until Brandon begins to come around. Blaine is shocked, but he welcomes Uncle Brandon's kinder approach toward him. His father's abusive outbursts during and after binge-drinking are as unbearable as Blaine's awareness that his father lives in a constant state of denial. But things soon start looking up for Blaine. He befriends the boy living next door to Uncle Brandon, and in spite of a few rocky spells here and there, Blaine and Brandon begin to form a strong bond.Then, out of nowhere, his world comes crashing down harder than ever right after a concerning diagnosis and his mother's disappearance.

Life for 17-year-old Dublin Caldwell has been filled with peace and love since 1878 when he went to live with his adoptive father, Andy Caldwell. However, terrifying events soon begin to unfold, leaving Dublin wounded and both their faith tested. Their safety is threatened, and all they can do is trust in God.Their friendship with an unlikely character forms, only to result in betrayal and danger. Will Dublin and Andy be able to escape with their lives?