The Patterns of Love (Revised) (Revised)

<p><strong>Set in the late 1800s and early 1900s the Coming to America series is <em>Love Comes Softly</em> meets <em>Little House on the Prairie</em>.</strong></p><p>My dear Beth </p><p>Though Uppsala Iowa takes its name from a city in my native Sweden life here is different from what I have known. With my parents' blessing I have taken employment in the home of Mr. Bridger a dairy farmer caring for his ill mother and two young orphaned nieces. It is most unlike me to leave home even in a temporary manner. But the need is great and Hattie Bridger and the children are so endearing. As for Dirk Bridger he is an unhappy man but also loyal hardworking and honorable. And I should add quite handsome. My younger sisters were smitten the instant they saw him. Young flirts! And with beauty to match. I on the other hand am considered to have common sense to attend my common looks. But friend Beth I am afraid my heart betrays my wisdom--for I too long to be seen as beautiful. Not just by anyone. By Dirk Bridger.</p><p>Your friend </p><p>Inga Linberg</p><p><em>In rural Iowa life is both the planter and uprooter of dreams. As love long delayed springs to life in the heart of a young Swedish immigrant one man struggles with his withered ambitions--and new blessings that could take their place if he would but allow them room.</em></p><p><strong>Robin Lee Hatcher's Coming to American series blends intense chemistry and conflict between the characters strong female protagonists and rich historical settings with a glowing faith and humanity that will win your heart.</strong></p>