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about the book
Two wounded hearts. One fragile hope. A love that dares to take root.
Blooming Grove, Texas, 1896
Deputy Rabb Truitt has sworn to protect Blooming Grove. But when a clerical error sets a criminal free, Rabb blames himself. He should’ve admitted he can’t read, and now he must resign. If he failed the town once, he could fail it again.
A recent survivor of a devastating fire, Sallie Parker refuses to let Rabb give up the job he loves. She helps him make sense of letters on the page, and as his knowledge grows, so do their feelings for each other.
When a series of mysterious events surround Sallie’s school, Rabb fears a connection to cattle rustlers he’s pursuing. Each day without arrest, the demands for mob justice increase. Rabb races to protect the town and the woman he loves. But is he too late?
Perfect for fans of Karen Witemeyer, Mary Connealy, and Jody Hedlund, Seeds of Hope is a faith-based historical romance filled with small-town danger, friends-to-lovers tenderness, found family, courage, and the promise that God can grow hope in even the hardest places.
publisher: scrivenings press
release date: july 14, 2026
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excerpt
Rabb gave the newsprint a sideways glance. “Aw, it’s just two old men blowing smoke, that’s all.”
“Didn’t you read it?”
“I don’t have time to read that hogwash.”
“I think you should. Here.” She waggled the paper at him.
He drew away. “Quit waving that thing in my face. Besides, the words are too small. Can’t make out what it says.”
Sallie removed her spectacles. “These will help.”
He kept his gaze on the horizon, ignoring the offering.
With a sigh, Sallie replaced her glasses. “So I’m right.”
His neck prickled with sweat. Did she suspect? “Don’t know what you’re talking about.”
She laid her small hand on his forearm. “Rabb, stop the wagon.”
It crossed his mind to ignore her request. But it was no use. Reluctantly, he pulled to the side of the narrow road outside town. He kept his gaze on the horizon and rubbed the knuckle of his left thumb, dread corkscrewing his gut.
“You can’t read.”
He ought to tell her she was crazy. Deny it. Something. But he was tired of pretending. With the fading winter light casting shadows around them, he sighed. “No.”
“Didn’t you go to school?”
Was she criticizing him? He narrowed his gaze to discern her meaning. Her blue eyes held no scorn, only questions. If he could trust anyone, he’d choose her. “I went. Doesn’t mean I learned anything. Too busy cutting up, acting crazy. Old Miss Gallagher would send me outside for punishment and then forget I was out there. I spent my time dreaming up ways to make her life miserable.”
He snuck a peek at Sallie, smiling sheepishly. “I was a pretty bad kid.”
“Who had a terrible teacher.”
He laughed off her sympathy. “I gave her all kinds of grief.”
“But now you can’t read.”
If only he could deny it.
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giveaway
(2) winners will each receive a signed copy of Seeds of Hope, items related to the book, and a $25 Amazon gift card!
Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight August 3, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on August 10, 2026. Winner will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.
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