From the author of the heartwarming Mulberry Park comes an uplifting, unforgettable new novel that proves that though our path through life sometimes takes us in unforeseen directions, it may also lead us to the places and the people we need most… As a teen, Kristy Smith spent her nights dreaming of a college scholarship—dreams that ended abruptly when she became pregnant. Now Kristy works hard to support her young son, Jason, and her ailing grandmother, staving off regrets about the chances that slipped away. When Craig Houston became a pastor, he envisioned making a difference in some distant, poverty-stricken country, not dealing with youth groups and shut-ins in a tidy suburb like Fairbrook. But things aren’t always what they seem. Soon, Craig finds locals who need guidance even if they’ll never admit it—like Kristy’s best friend, Shana, who’s always strived to be the perfect daughter; Renee, a pregnant teen trying to make it on her own; and Kristy herself, a vibrant and loving young woman unaware of just how much she has to offer. One by one, the residents of Fairbrook are about to learn that the future can surprise and redeem us, especially when there is courage and true friendship in abundance, and a little help from an unexpected source…
	Praise For Judy Duarte And Mulberry Park “Mulberry Park is tender and touching…this novel will stay with you long after you have read the last page.” —Dorothy Garlock, New York Times bestselling author “When six-year-old Analisa starts writing letters to God, the Almighty takes a very hands-on approach to the trials and troubles of the folks who visit Mulberry Park. The result is a testament to the power of love, forgiveness and generosity. Such a happy book...I didn't want it to end.” —Drusilla Campbell, author of Blood Orange “An uplifting story about one little girl’s unflinching faith and how she extends an open and loving hand to the broken people around her, bringing them close to each other and back into God’s gentle embrace.” —Cathy Lamb, author of Julia’s Chocolates “A touching story of grief, love and forgiveness. Reminding us that God is everywhere if we forgive ourselves and let Him in our hearts.” —Sally Smith O’Rourke, author of The Man Who Loved Jane Austen “Judy Duarte brings together a cast of lost and lonely characters and deftly weaves their lives into a story that hooked me from a little girl’s aching, honest Dear God request until the very last page. A wonderful, heartwarming read!” —Jill Marie Landis, USA Today bestselling author