Walton Merritt

Back in the day, villages were lively places where young folks would gather for dances, even trekking

A Father’s Promise A young father named his daughter Wintersweet because she was born on a cold, snowy

**A Family Reunion** Stephen moved in with his mother during her illness. He and his wife, Eleanor, lived

Losing Control From the outside, Emma and James appeared to be the perfect couple—harmonious, respectable

Another Chance at Happiness Emily woke up full of excitement—it was her eighteenth birthday, and she

“I Deserve Love Too” Lately, Emma couldn’t figure out why her family didn’t understand her—even though

Forgive Me If You Can, Friend Squeezing into the overcrowded minibus, Lily quickly dropped into the only

**A Love That Endured** A new family arrived in the village just as the local school was rebuilt.

Restless Charlotte Charlotte had dreamed of being a doctor since she was little. She lived with her parents

**Diary Entry** At last. When Emily got married, she had no idea her new husband, Daniel, had a drinking problem.