The Desires of My Heart

Set in 1876 at Pleasant Hill Shakers Village, Addie Kate Flockhart grapples with her yearning for marriage and children, despite the Shakers' vow of celibacy. Her life changes when Beckett "Jib" Claycomb arrives seeking refuge. After he suffers injuries while helping to extinguish a fire, a bond forms between them, challenging the strict Shaker beliefs. This narrative explores themes of hope, faith, and the quest for personal fulfillment, inspired by true historical events, highlighting the strength of a woman's faith in pursuing her desires.