A Midwestern Cinderella

      She dreamed of digging through ancient ruins—but the only exploring Anna Simmons gets to do is in the expensive houses she cleans in Pearlman, Michigan. When Brandon Landers hires her, she’s unsure whether to be furious or thrilled. He evicted Anna and her ailing mother, but she’s heard rumors of hidden treasure on his land. Treasure Anna decides to find. Not just for herself, but for her new employer whose unexpected kindness has softened her heart.

      Physically and spiritually wounded in the Great War, Brandon knows not to hope for the impossible—like buried riches or Anna’s love. Is there still time for them to learn that the only treasure they need is a lifetime together?

      “It seems we each have a need.”

      “You need a place to live, and I need a housekeeper. If you would be agreeable to the arrangement, I would like to offer you the use of the apartment in exchange for housekeeping services. Two or three times a week would be sufficient.”

      Housekeeping? He wanted her to clean house? He was just like the rest of the rich people who lived on the hill. She should have known.

      “Y-y-you—” Anna sputtered, trying to find words to dismiss the outlandish plan.

      Ma took advantage of her fury to ruin everything. “That would be wonderful. Oh, Mr. Brandon, how can we ever thank you? It’s perfect, isn’t it, Anna?”

      Perfect? Living under the thumb of Brandon Landers? Working for him as a servant? Living in what must be servant’s quarters?

      It wasn’t perfect; it was humiliating.

       About the Author

      A small-town girl, CHRISTINE JOHNSON has lived in every corner of Michigan’s Lower Peninsula. She loves to travel and learn about the places she visits. That puts museums high on her list of “must see” places and helps satisfy her lifetime fascination with history and archaeology.

      Twice a finalist for RWA’s Golden Heart award, she enjoys creating stories that bring history to life while exploring the characters’ spiritual journey—and putting them in peril! Though Michigan is still her home base, she and her ship captain husband also spend time exploring the Florida Keys and other fascinating locations. Christine loves to hear from readers. Contact her through her website at http://christineelizabethjohnson.com.

      Legacy of Love

      Christine Johnson