Restoring Hope (Paperback)

Paperback. Can she find safety and belonging-before the past finds her?After escaping an abusive marriage, Hope Elkins returns to the quiet town of Wombat Valley to reopen her late grandmother's cafe, The Hearth-not to chase a dream, but to rebuild her life.Drawn in by the scent of wood-fired pizza and the warmth of old and new faces, Hope begins to find more than comfort within the cafe's walls. As The Hearth fills with stories and second chances, she forms unlikely bonds with others-Ruby, a fiercely guarded teen; Nova, a young mother on the run; and Joe, the gentle local vet carrying grief of his own.With the support of her new community, Hope begins to heal-and is gently drawn back to the faith she thought she'd left behind. But when a charming, dangerous figure from her past resurfaces, she must decide whether to stand firm in the life she's begun to rebuild-or risk losing it all.Restoring Hope is a tender, uplifting story of resilience, rediscovery, and the quiet strength found in faith, friendship, and a place to belong. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…