When Sparrows Fall A Novel

Freedom. Safety. Love. Miranda vows to reclaim them--for herself, and for her children. A widow and mother of six, Miranda Hanford leads a quiet, private life. When the pastor of her close-knit church announces his plans to move the entire congregation to another state, Miranda jumps at the opportunity to dissolve ties with Mason Chandler and his controlling brand of #x1C;shepherding.#x1D; But then Mason threatens to unearth secrets only he knows, and Miranda feels trapped, terrified she#x19;ll be unable to protect her children. University professor Jack Hanford is more than surprised when he gets a call from his estranged sister-in-law#x19;s oldest son, Timothy, informing him that Miranda has taken a serious fall and he has been named legal guardian of her children while she recovers. Quickly charmed by Miranda#x19;s children, Jack brings some much-needed life into the sheltered household. But his constant challenging of the family#x19;s conservative lifestyle makes the recovering mother uneasy and defensive-despite Jack#x19;s unnerving appeal. As Jack tries to make sense of the mysterious Miranda and the secrets she holds so tightly, Mason#x19;s pressure on her increases. With her emotions stirring and freedom calling, can Miranda find a way to unshackle her family without losing everything?