1847: James and Clare Blackwell have been happily married for five years, but a deathly illness after the birth of their son causes Clare to slide into the trap of self-pity. James finds spending time with their mutual friend Phoebe is a comfort, and a rift between he and Clare mounts. Can the Blackwell’s marriage be redeemed, and is it ever too late for God’s power of forgiveness to overcome selfishness and regrettable decisions?

James’s relationship with Clare’s best friend Phoebe Tripp was always considered a friendship of convenience during Clare’s illness. But was their dalliance more than either cared to admit? Enraged, Phoebe’s husband Patrick sets out on a mission to uncover the truth and destroy two households to prove his suspicions. Can those within the walls of the beautiful manor survive in this latest tale of love and loyalty?

Daisy McFarland wants to sharpen her skills in order to achieve a long-desired writing career. Attending a crime writer’s gathering in Branick, she not only meets an attractive detective, she discovers a body bobbing in the lake. Daisy had intended to write about murder not discover one. Who’s the dead person and who among them could possibly be the murderer?

Daisy McFarland is at it again. Stuck in a writing rut, she decides to add some real-life exposure to stoke the embers of her waning creativity. Her quest leads her to respond to an advert to volunteer at a regional residential home. What Daisy doesn’t anticipate are two deaths and the direct connection they have with those in the residential accommodations. When Detective Superintendent Sam Decker is called upon to assist with the case, Daisy has further opportunities to spend time with the attractive detective. Where do the two go from here, and will Daisy ever finish her cozy?