The Broken Road

In 1882 Colorado, Lydia Ghering has successfully kept her boarding school open during the year following her husband's unexpected death. Self-reliant and determined, Lydia takes pride in her ability to carry on, but her resilience comes at a price. 

Ethan McKinley is journeying across the country to fulfill his life's ambition of captaining a ship when he finds himself stranded in Colorado foothills after a train wreck. His arrival at Lydia's doorstep looking for temporary work kindles a friendship that causes him to question the destiny he has always pursued. 
As their friendship deepens, Lydia must confront secrets from her past, while Ethan must decide his future. Both must seek their answers from the one who offers all they need.