A Sketch of Gold

A Woman in Disguise. A Preacher With a Plan. And a Gold Rush That Changes Everything.

When Boston socialite Rose McIlroy trades her feather bed and fancy gowns for wool trousers and a mule named Bob, she never expects to find love in the muddy, lawless camps of California's Gold Rush. Disguised as a boy to survive the dangerous journey to Rich Bar, Rose is determined to help her dreamer father strike it rich — even if that means freezing her hands in the icy Feather River and pretending she doesn't notice the most handsome man on the California frontier noticing her.

Jackson Westin came west with a sketch pad, a calling, and a dream of building his own newspaper. He never planned on falling for the spirited woman hiding beneath a battered hat and an unconvincing disguise. But from the moment he lays eyes on Rose, he knows she's the one woman worth waiting for — even if waiting means watching her argue with a stubborn mule, deliver a baby in a mining camp, and insist, against all evidence, that she isn't good enough for him.

Set against the breathtaking backdrop of 1850s California and the Feather River gold fields, this sweet historical romance is filled with unforgettable characters, heartwarming moments, and enough stubborn hearts to fill a mining camp.

A story of faith restored, dreams reclaimed, and love that crosses every flood.

Perfect for fans of inspirational frontier romance, Christian historical fiction, and sweet Western romance.