WITHIN THE CANDLES GLOW

Ella Dessa s dreams included the hope Jim McKnapp might realize she is no longer a child and fall in love with her. But it is his younger brother, Samuel, who learns her ways, loves her laugh, and slowly wins her heart. Their friendship forges a bond both can count on during stressful times. Then, at a church picnic, a wounded man rides a horse into Beckler s Cove. Josh Ragget brings with him a bag of gold nuggets and one goal in mind -- to make Ella Dessa his wife. In a fit of rage, Josh kidnaps her, forcing her down a mountain trail. Throwing aside his own feelings, Jim goes after Ella Dessa, vowing to return the girl he loves into the arms of his brother. Within the candle s glow there is warmth and light, but also pain for those who come�too close._,