A Time to Build by Dora Hiers

A prodigal and a burn survivor. Two hearts that a hammer can’t fix, but God can.

The prodigal…
Carson Lambright left town the day after graduation. He couldn’t live up to his high school sweetheart’s expectations of happily-ever-after or deal with the reality that he might be just like his father. The media blamed his family for his celebrity father’s death, but Carson knew the truth about who was to blame. Back in town for his sister’s wedding, the hunger to build a life with Jillian, to plant roots surprises him. But to stay, he needs a job, and companies in the small town aren’t blowing up his phone.

A burn survivor…
Firefighter Jillian Sutthill hides her scars from the world. She lost her entire family because of them, so how could she blame Carson for running away after seeing the ugly remnants of the devastating fire? After more than a decade of waiting for the wanderer to return, she’s finally ready to settle for steady and dependable. With a business in town, the vet’s not going anywhere and seems unfazed by her scars.

Two hearts that a hammer can’t fix, but God can…
When the prodigal finally returns, his passion for restoring beauty reignites Jillian’s yearnings for a forever love. But she worries that Carson will leave again, especially if he can’t find a steady job. Will she settle for stable when amazing is right next door? Can Carson convince Jillian that her scars and her sweet spirit only make her more beautiful? Will love and faith—and a hammer—finally fix the wanderer’s wounded spirit? A Time to Build…