Breaking Boundaries Annie Boyd's Journey — Susan Hart

In the rugged landscapes of the nineteenth century American West, an unconventional woman dared to defy societal norms. Annie Boyd possessed a rare talent – she was a master renovator of homes, a profession virtually unheard of for a woman in those times east of the Mississippi River. Taught by her late father, a man ahead of his era, Annie's skills with tools and construction were unmatched.However, with her beloved father's passing, Annie felt a longing to venture westward and forge her own legacy. More than just continuing her renovation work, she yearned for a lifetime partner and the chance to build a family of her own. Her desires clashed with the expectations of her era, making the search for a suitable match an uphill battle.Enter a marriage broker, determined to help Annie find her path despite the obstacles posed by her unusual calling. After countless rejections, a glimmer of hope emerged in the form of Jack Underwood, a rugged rancher whose property was in dire need of repair. Beneath his gruff exterior beat the heart of a man yearning for the warmth of a loving wife and the joys of fatherhood that had eluded him thus far.