The Curse

1850s Oregon Territory finds young & innocent Katie eager to find her handsome prince and start a family on the frontier. But when her true love finally comes along in the steadfast form of John Jakes, she has to fight the dark forces hoping to steal him away. Will she prevail? And at what cost will this victory be gained? Many daughters, granddaughters, and great-granddaughters later, Rebecca Jakes/Lindsay takes her place in the Jakes line. Happily married to Brad for six years, she wants a baby and she wants one now. Yet her Los Angeles doctors cannot identify why she is not able to conceive. When her aunt dies and Rebecca journeys to Oregon and the old family homestead for answers, she uncovers a family secret that has been plaguing her ancestors for over a century. Could Katie's victory so long ago be Rebecca's failure today? Find out what happens when they encounter The Curse is a story of hope that will lift you up.What critics are saying: Barrett masterfully weaves Christian historical fiction with contemporary suspense. . . CCI couldn't put it down! LBIt made me cry! SL