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LCCN 2013946239
ISBN 978-0-7814-0809-7
eISBN 978-1-4347-0748-2
© 2014 Miralee Ferrell
Publishing in association with Tamela Hancock Murray of The Steve Laube Agency, 5025 N. Central Ave., #635, Pheonix, AZ 85012.
The Team: Don Pape, Ramona Cramer Tucker, Amy Konyndyk, Nick Lee, Tonya Osterhouse, Karen Athen
Cover Design: DogEared Design, Kirk DouPonce
Cover Photo: iStockphoto and 123RF
First Edition 2014
What people are saying about …
Wishing on Buttercups
“A family tragedy, a woman scarred for life, a chance meeting, and a charming ensemble cast blend together to make Miralee Ferrell’s Wishing on Buttercups a story that runs the gamut of emotions, from enthralling and heart-wrenching, to the enjoyable, satisfying end.”
Vickie McDonough, award-winning author of the Pioneer Promise series
“In Wishing on Buttercups, Miralee Ferrell invites us to enjoy the charm of the Oregon wilderness and a boardinghouse filled with fascinating characters. This romance will speak to many as a beautiful young artist struggles with mystery, pain, and shame from her past, and fears to step into a future filled with promise. Will she find the will to overcome her reluctance to trust again? Wishing on Buttercups is filled with enough questions, twists, and turns to satisfy the most demanding of readers.”
Hannah Alexander, award-winning author and author of Keeping Faith
“I loved Blowing on Dandelions for its wonderful characters, the variety and depth of the conflicts, and a storytelling style that kept me reading chapter after chapter. I’ve been eagerly anticipating this next book in the series, hoping it would be just as good. And it is! Ferrell is a master at writing complex, fascinating characters and at building suspense and mystery in her books in a way that keeps me turning the pages until I finally hit ‘The End’!”
Roxanne Rustand, award-winning author of When He Came Home, Harlequin Heartwarming, and Summer at Briar Lake
Praise for…
Blowing on Dandelions
“Blowing on Dandelions is a fun read with a beautiful setting in 1880s Baker City, Oregon. Ferrell has created characters you’ll root for, and the attitudes feel appropriate for the time in this tender romance. The relationships of mothers and daughters in this story speak deeply of the need for acceptance, love, and respect from one’s parents.”
Susan Page Davis, award-winning author of the Prairie Dreams and Texas Trails series
“As soft and gentle as the wisps of snowy seeds for which it is named, Blowing on Dandelions is an achingly tender love story that will lift your spirits—and your heart—high on a gentle breeze through the Oregon mountain valleys.”
Julie Lessman, award-winning author of The Daughters of Boston and Winds of Change series
“Miralee Ferrell’s writing style is always a delight, even as her stories are captivating. Blowing on Dandelions is no exception. From the opening scene the reader is drawn into Katherine Galloway’s life, and we care about her from that moment on. This is more than a heart-tugging romance—though it is that; it is also a mind-challenging read that will leave us in a different place from when we began.”
Kathi Macias, multi-award-winning author of forty books, including the Golden Scrolls 2011 Novel of the Year and Carol Award finalist Red Ink
“In Katherine Galloway, Miralee Ferrell has created a woman who models grace. As the story unfolds, readers see Katherine’s faith lived out in a way that is authentic, challenging, and encouraging. A book you won’t want to put down … and a story you won’t want to end.”
Stephanie Grace Whitson, author of The Quilt Chronicles series
“In Blowing on Dandelions, Miralee Ferrell gives us an engaging story with strong characters who have hidden depths. The theme of the story is universal and will touch hearts and help heal longtime hurts. As with all of her books, Miralee weaves a satisfying romance through these pages. What else could a reader ask for?”
Lena Nelson Dooley, speaker and author of the 2012 Selah Award winner Maggie’s Journey, Mary’s Blessing, and the 2011 Will Rogers Medallion Award winner, Love Finds You in Golden, New Mexico
“Miralee Ferrell’s Blowing on Dandelions is a deeply inspiring story about family conflict and the transforming power of rekindled love. A richly written story chock full of nuggets of divine wisdom, this book was, for me, a genuinely satisfying read.”
Walt Larimore, bestselling author of Hazel Creek and Sugar Fork
“Miralee Ferrell delves deeply into the issues of bitterness and family discord and shines a bright light on God’s path to reconciliation for every hurting heart. You won’t be able to read this book without shedding a tear as you identify with one or more of these true-to-life characters.”
Louise M. Gouge, award-winning author
“The relationship between a mom and her daughter can be complicated. In Blowing on Dandelions, Miralee Ferrell writes a compelling novel about a single mother trying to raise two girls even as she works to mend the relationship with her own mother. Miralee’s story takes place more than a hundred years ago, but the poignant themes of friendship, healing, and forgiveness will inspire readers today.”
Melanie Dobson, award-winning author of Love Finds You in Liberty, Indiana and The Silent Order
“An interesting combination of the classic Western and prairie romances. No cowboys but a hero who loves his son and a heroine who loves her daughters. Mix in a boardinghouse, a mysterious boarder, and two matriarchs marking their territory. Katherine Galloway is a heroine to root for! And Miralee Ferrell is an author to watch!”
Lyn Cote, author of La Belle Christiane
“With characters who will both delight and dismay, Miralee Ferrell’s compelling style has created a story that explores relationships and the deeper emotions behind the conflicts of ordinary people in extraordinary circumstances.”
Martha Rogers, Texas Christian Writers Conference 2009 Writer of the Year
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