A coming of age story with roots in child abuse during the depression era. This book hit me hard as I could relate with the main character so easily. I read it in one sitting because it swept me away. Have tissues handy! ~Pauline Creeden, Book ReviewerFamily means a haven from the world, a place of warmth and happiness, but for Sarah Jane it means something else entirely.After she suffers a heartbreaking loss, Sarah Jane watches her mother spiral into mental illness. The fourteen-year-old girl must discover a way to rescue her younger brother and herself from a lifetime of pain.Something she glimpsed long ago, a loving family, is offered by her aunt and uncle, but it will mean the loss of all she holds dear. Yet she must be open to loss to receive the riches of God's grace.In the midst of the storm, Sarah Jane finds refuge can only be found ... in the shadow of the cedar. A story of hope and the true meaning of family. Buy today.

Change comes to all; the most painful begins within.Leaving home, the burdens of life, and her troubles behind, Sarah Jane is now part of a new family, a new school, and a new way of life.She finds a true friend and an aunt and uncle who love her. Yet at her school, she is treated as an outcast, and the boy she loves hides a dark secret.When the bully from her past repents, should she believe him? And what of her aunt and uncle? Can they be trusted when she learns of what they hide?Sarah Jane must choose to forgive to find another chance at happiness.But when all around is clothed in thunder, forgiveness only comes ...in the shadow of the cedar.In this historical romance, rich in history, a young girl finds the determination to survive, trust, and love. Re-live the past and the first joys of young love. 

 The twists in the plot are amazing and absolutely makes this a page turner, not to be put down until you reach the end! ~M. L. Donovan, reviewerThe blissful start of a new life is shattered by the bombing of Pearl Harbor.Sarah Jane's husband is away training for war. She returns home and accepts the position of veterinarian's assistant. Life becomes bearable.That is, until her husband's old girlfriend moves next door, now pregnant.Friends and family give her courage to discover and face the truth.Yet the challenges are more than she can bear, unless she finds strength ... in the shadow of the cedar.In the Shadow of the Cedar shares the struggles, passions, and trials of America's greatest generation. Join the story when friendship and family meant all. Buy today!

Sarah Jane dreams of her husband's return from war. His return is nothing like her dreams.Troubles and trials leave Sarah Jane stressed and fatigued ... and then her husband returns to find their son scarred for life.The joyful reunion with her husband is marred by heartache and haunted by the horror of war.But through it all, family and friends encourage and support her ... until one friend's darkest secrets are uncovered and threaten to consume all.Sarah Jane must choose to rebuild trust or to lose more than she can bear.As the thunder slowly fades and the skies begin to clear, Sarah Jane discovers the truth and love where it has always been ... in the shadow of the cedar.In the Shadow of the Cedar shares the struggles, passions, and trials of America's greatest generation. Let this compelling historical romance sweep you away!

Sarah Jane dreams of her husband's return from war. His return is nothing like her dreams.Troubles and trials leave Sarah Jane stressed and fatigued ... and then her husband returns to find their son scarred for life.The joyful reunion with her husband is marred by heartache and haunted by the horror of war.But through it all, family and friends encourage and support her ... until one friend's darkest secrets are uncovered and threaten to consume all.Sarah Jane must choose to rebuild trust or to lose more than she can bear.As the thunder slowly fades and the skies begin to clear, Sarah Jane discovers the truth and love where it has always been ... in the shadow of the cedar.In the Shadow of the Cedar shares the struggles, passions, and trials of America's greatest generation. Let this compelling historical romance sweep you away!

Change comes to all; the most painful begins within.Leaving home, the burdens of life, and her troubles behind, Sarah Jane is now part of a new family, a new school, and a new way of life.She finds a true friend and an aunt and uncle who love her. Yet at her school, she is treated as an outcast, and the boy she loves hides a dark secret.When the bully from her past repents, should she believe him? And what of her aunt and uncle? Can they be trusted when she learns of what they hide?Sarah Jane must choose to forgive to find another chance at happiness.But when all around is clothed in thunder, forgiveness only comes ...in the shadow of the cedar.In this historical romance, rich in history, a young girl finds the determination to survive, trust, and love. Re-live the past and the first joys of young love. 

Sarah Jane dreams of her husband's return from war. His return is nothing like her dreams.Troubles and trials leave Sarah Jane stressed and fatigued ... and then her husband returns to find their son scarred for life.The joyful reunion with her husband is marred by heartache and haunted by the horror of war.But through it all, family and friends encourage and support her ... until one friend's darkest secrets are uncovered and threaten to consume all.Sarah Jane must choose to rebuild trust or to lose more than she can bear.As the thunder slowly fades and the skies begin to clear, Sarah Jane discovers the truth and love where it has always been ... in the shadow of the cedar.In the Shadow of the Cedar shares the struggles, passions, and trials of America's greatest generation. Let this compelling historical romance sweep you away!