• This is book #1 in the historical fiction series “The Daughters of Jacob Kane”, set in the early 1900s in Sandy Shores, Michigan. Hannah Grace works at her father’s general store and is the eldest of three daughters. Her carefully planned life is turned upside down with the arrival of a new town sheriff and a runaway orphan boy named Jesse.

• A 2007 American Christian Fiction Writers Finalist, Sharlene MacLaren is a retired elementary school teacher who speaks regularly for her local MOPS organization, is involved in KIDS' HOPE USA, and counsels young women in the Apples of Gold program.

• As a new Whitaker House author, Sharlene MacLaren’s first series sold over 37,000 copies (Little Hickman Creek Series titles: Loving Liza Jane;Sarah My Beloved; and Courting Emma).

• Similar writing style to Janette Oke's.

• Strong trade magazine advertising.

• Extensive tradeshow promotion during winter and spring 2009.

• Featured nationally in CBA chain stores and marketing group catalogs.

• Point-of-purchase signage and bookmarks for store promotion of the book.

• Online store promotions including Amazon.com and Christianbook.com.

• Featured in national catalog mailings.

• National and Christian print publicity campaign.

• E-mail promotions.

• Internet campaign.