Where Trust Lies

Beth Thatcher faces a heart-wrenching decision in Where Trust Lies, torn between family obligations and her love for Jarrick in the Canadian West.

In Where Trust Lies, Beth Thatcher returns home to her family after a year of teaching in the Canadian West. Eager to reconnect with her mother and sisters, she quickly finds that the dynamics have shifted since she left. The family is planning a luxurious steamship tour along the eastern coast of Canada and the United States, and while Beth hopes this trip will help mend their bonds, she soon realizes that rekindling those relationships is more complicated than she anticipated.

As Beth navigates the challenges of family life, she grapples with her feelings for Jarrick, the Mountie who has captured her heart. Their correspondence provides a glimmer of hope amidst the turmoil, yet the distance between them weighs heavily on her. With her family obligations pulling her in one direction and her dreams in another, Beth is faced with a difficult choice: can she commit to Jarrick while potentially leaving her family behind?

The journey takes a dramatic turn when a betrayal within her family shakes Beth’s faith to its core. As she confronts the reality of misplaced trust, she must decide where her true loyalties lie. Will she choose the familiar comforts of home, or will her heart lead her back to the wilds of the West? Where Trust Lies is a poignant exploration of love, loyalty, and the search for one's true place in the world.