INTRODUCTION

Dream a Little Dream by Ronie Kendig

Afghanistan War, present day

Jamie Russo and Sean Wolfe are hiding behind the mistakes of others and avoiding their dreams. When a Civil War–era coin changes the course of Sean’s life, Jamie tries to see through Sean’s anger and pain to love him the way God does. But in doing so, she is forced to face her own fears. Will they both surrender fear and dare to dream a little dream?

A Love Meant to Be by Dineen Miller

Vietnam War, 1973

After a whirlwind romance, Alan James and Gail Gibson plan to reunite at Central Park after Alan returns from the Vietnam War, but the lies and deceit of Gail’s sister foil their reunion. Thirty-eight years later, Alan’s niece, Jamie, makes her own plans to bring the couple back together. But will a surprise reunion prove that their love was meant to be?

To Sing Another Day by Kim Vogel Sawyer

World War II, 1941

When Helen Wolfe’s fiancé abandons her, she is forced to relinquish her dreams of becoming a singer and seeks employment to provide for her family. Desperately in need of money, she pawns a family heirloom—an inscribed gold piece dating back to the Civil War. But her act of desperation ignites sympathy in pawnshop owner Bernie O’Day’s heart. Will Helen allow him to become her champion, giving her a reason to sing another day?

Beauty from Ashes by MaryLu Tyndall

Civil War, 1865

As the war ends, William Wolfe is excited to see his fiancée, Annie. But he is devastated at the sight of the war-torn country he returns to and the repulsion he receives from Annie at his war-scarred face. When he finds a gold coin he had given to Annie as a token of his love among her sister’s possessions, William begins to suspect the truth. Can he overcome his pain to find beauty from ashes?