Love's a Mystery in Last Chance, Iowa

Love's A Mystery in Last Chance, Iowais the eleventh book of the romantic series Love's A Mystery.

In 1905… When Anne York agrees to marry Ben Huntington, she understands that Ben's heart will remain with his late wife. But she is grateful that God has provided her a child—his adorable little daughter. Ben knows his daughter needs a mother, and Anne's parents need his help so he's able to give the sweet, loving woman something in return. But when Ben's workshop is set on fire the day of their wedding, the new couple must figure out who is working against them. While they intended their marriage as a practical solution, did God intend it as a match made in heaven?

Today… Bereft over the loss of the beloved hand-carved miniatures given to her by her father, Rachel Jones finds an unexpected ally in Curtis Shoemaker, the quiet colleague at her new job. When they discover an estranged branch of Rachel's family tree, they find that they aren't the only ones on the trail.

Who is the other elusive collector who'll stop at nothing to beat Rachel and Curtis to the prize? In unraveling the mysterious disappearance and exposing their adversary, they find something more precious than family heirlooms…a chance at forever.

Patricia Johns is a Publishers Weekly bestselling author who writes sweet and inspirational romances. She also has several Amish romances and a cozy mystery being released in 2023. She writes from Alberta, Canada, where the winters are long and snowy—perfect for writing. She lives with her husband, her son, and one rambunctious parrot who only settles down when she is sitting at Patricia's desk. It's a life that suits her perfectly.

Sandra Orchard writes fast-paced, keep-you-guessing stories with a generous dash of sweet romance. Touted by Midwest Book Reviews as “a true master of the [mystery] genre,” Sandra is also a best-selling romantic suspense author. Her novels have garnered numerous Canadian Christian writing awards, as well as an RT Reviewers' Choice Award, a National Readers' Choice Award, a Holt Medallion, and a Daphne du Maurier Award of Excellence. When not plotting fictional crimes, Sandra enjoys hiking with her hubby, working in their vegetable gardens, and playing make-believe with their dozen-plus young grandchildren. Sandra hails from Niagara, Canada, and loves to hear from readers.—Niagara, Canada, area