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Clara's Courage

Book 5 in the
Rugged Cross Ranch series

Available Now!

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A Perilous Journey.

A Courageous Heart.  

A Love Worth Finding.

Welcome to the Rugged Cross Ranch

~ Where orphaned cowboys find the forever home for their hearts ~

One family.  Six sweet love stories.  One faithful God.

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Emma's Grace
Book 6
Coming Soon

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About

Meet the Author

Jill Dewhurst

Jill's novels combine heartfelt romance, historical adventure, and faith-filled stories that remind us that God's plans are often greater than our own.

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If you love sweet historical romance appropriate for all ages, strong family relationships, and stories where faith matters, there's a place for you at the Rugged Cross Ranch.

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AWARD-WINNING CHRISTIAN FICTION

2025 Selah Award Bronze Medal
2025 Will Rogers Medallion Award              Gold Medal
2025 Christian Author Award
           First Place
#1 Amazon Bestseller in Christian                Historical Fiction

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What Readers Are Saying . . .

Highly Recommend!  ~ Christian Parent Reviews on Julie's Joy

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ One of the best books I have read.  I couldn't put it down. ~ Amazon Review of Julie's Joy

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ This book was more than I was expecting.  This was Julie's story, and she had quite a life.  They both had such rich back stories.  I loved seeing her and Buck's faith lived out through so many challenges. Just when you thought it would end, there are more twists.  It was a beautiful story of living out your faith no matter what happens. ~ Amazon Review of Julie's Joy

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ A tear-jerker at times, this story will grab you.  You will not want to put it down. ~ Amazon Review of Julie's Joy

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ The author has a way of pulling you in and allowing you to feel the joy and heartache of each character.  Highly recommend! ~ Amazon Review of Emily's Hope

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Jill does a great job weaving a portrait of Christ into the storyline. ~ Amazon Review of Laura's Redemption

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️This page-burner is a masterpiece. ~ Amazon Review of Heidi's Faith

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