A Carpenter's Promise

Book One in the Hearts of Grace County Series

Sometimes God doesn't rebuild what we lost-He builds something better.

Caleb Hart once had it all: a thriving construction business, a growing reputation, and a future mapped out with precision. But one devastating accident, followed by a painful betrayal, changed everything. Stripped of his success and left with a wounded spirit, he returns to Grace County-the small hometown he once couldn't wait to leave-hoping to find a quiet corner where he can put the pieces of his life back together.

Grace Taylor never expected to come back to Grace County either. After years of building a career as a school counselor in Nashville-and a relationship that ended in heartbreak-she finds herself back in her late aunt's house, trying to make sense of her future. With her confidence shaken and her dreams uncertain, Grace is determined to start fresh... even if that means returning to the last place she ever thought would feel like home.

When Grace and Caleb reconnect in the middle of a church renovation project, it's anything but smooth. Both are guarded, both carrying burdens they don't quite know how to name, and neither is interested in risking what little strength they have left. But as they work side-by-side-hammering nails, organizing fundraisers, and showing up for the people around them-something deeper begins to stir.

The town of Grace County, with its quirky characters, nosy neighbors, and one very persistent church secretary, becomes the backdrop for a quiet, unexpected redemption story. What starts as reluctant teamwork turns into friendship, and what blossoms from friendship begins to look a lot like love. But can two people still scarred by yesterday learn to trust God's plan for tomorrow?

With rich small-town charm, faith-filled storytelling, and heartfelt emotional depth, A Carpenter's Promise is a story of second chances, emotional healing, and the kind of love that isn't afraid of a few cracks in the foundation. It's a story for anyone who's ever doubted their worth, wondered if their best days were behind them, or prayed quietly for a new beginning.

Perfect for fans of Becky Wade, Denise Hunter, and Karen Kingsbury, this uplifting Christian romance is the first installment in the Hearts of Grace County series-a collection of stories where faith, family, and forever love are built one promise at a time.

Come home to Grace County-where God isn't finished writing your story.