Free (nook/Kindle/iTunes/ePub) Icecutter's Daughter [Xtian 1890s Minnesota Romance]

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The Icecutter's Daughter by Tracie Peterson is the 1st novel in her Land of Shining Water series of f/m historical romance set in rural Minnesota in the 1890s, this installment featuring the slow-building but possibly star-crossed love of the titular family business-focused woman with over-protective brothers and the new man in town who won't be put off by either of those potential deterrents, free courtesy of Christian publisher Baker's Bethany House.

Currently free as one of their recent rotation of long-term introductory 1st-in-series offers @ B&N, Amazon (available to Canadians & in the UK), Kobo & iTunes & Google Play (all available to Canadians), & ChristianBook (ADE-DRM ePub available worldwide).

Description
As the lone female in a houseful of men, Merrill Krause dedicates her life to caring for her family and their business, as her dying mother asked. Besides, it suits her; she's never felt like she fits what most people expect in a girl--she'd rather work with her father's horses and assist with the ice harvest. And though she's been mostly content up to this point, a part of her wonders if there will ever be anyone who will notice her amid the bevy of brothers determined to protect her from any possible suitors.

When Rurik Jorgenson arrives in their small Minnesota town to join his uncle's carpentry business, he soon crosses paths with Merrill. But unlike other men, who are often frightened away by her older brothers, Rurik isn't intimidated by them or by Merrill's strength and lack of femininity. The attraction between them begins to build...until Rurik's former fiance shows up with wild claims that bring serious consequences to Rurik.

Can Rurik and Merrill learn to trust God--and each other--when scandal threatens their newfound love?