Snow on the Tulips (Women of Courage #1)

A stranger's life hangs in the balance. But to save him is to risk everything.The war is drawing to a close, but the Nazis still heavily occupy the Netherlands. After the losses she's endured, Cornelia is only a shadow of the woman she once was. Her main objective is protecting her younger brother, Johan, who lives in hiding. But when Johan brings Gerrit Laninga, a wounded Dutch Resistance member, to Cornelia's doorstep, their lives are forever altered. Although scared of the consequences of harboring a wanted man, Cornelia's faith won't let her turn him out. As she nurses Gerrit back to health, she is drawn to his fierce passion and ideals, and notices a shift within herself. The thought of opening her heart, however, is almost more terrifying than the thought of losing her life. But Gerrit's intensity challenges her, making her want to live fully, despite the fear that constrains her. When the opportunity to join him in the Resistance presents itself, Cornelia must summon every ounce of courage imaginable. She is as terrified of loving Gerrit as she is of losing him. But as the landscape slowly thaws, so too does her heart. Will she get a second chance at true love? She fears their story might end before it has even begun. ebook,General Fiction In a time of unprecedented darkness and fear, Cornelia must decide if saving a strangers life is worth risking her own. In the twilight of the Nazi occupation of The Netherlands, the Germans have taken everything Cornelia had to give, even what was most precious to her. Now Gerrit Laningaa man who puts God and country above all elsearrives at her house, needing help. She is terrified for herself and terrified for her family, but most of all, terrified of the pain she might feel again if she allows herself to love Gerrit. Her hope is to be free from her paralyzing fear. Gerrit is a known and hunted Dutch Resistance member. When he comes to Cornelias home for shelter, hes drawn to her strength and kindness. When he asks her to contact the local Resistance on his behalf, she refuses. Gerrit is determined to find a way to continue his underground work without putting Cornelia or her family in harms way. When things start to unravel and Gerrits life depends on her actions, she must summon her courage and learn to depend on the perfect love that drives out all fear. But will her new love be snatched away before it has a chance to bloom? A stranger's life hangs in the balance. But to save him is to risk everything.The war is drawing to a close, but the Nazis still occupy part of the Netherlands. After the losses she's endured, war widow Cornelia is only a shadow of the woman she once was. She fights now to protect her younger brother, Johan, who lives in hiding.When Johan brings Gerrit Laninga, a wounded Dutch Resistance member, to Cornelia's doorstep, their ives are forever altered. Although scared of the consequences of harboring a wanted man, Cornelia's faith won't let her turn him out. As she nurses Gerrit back to health, she is drawn to his fierce passion and ideals, and notices a shift within herself. Gerrit's intensity challenges her, making her want to live fully, despite the fear that constrains her. When the opportunity to join him in the Resistance presents itself, Cornelia must summon every ounce of courage imaginable.She is as terrified of loving Gerrit as she is of losing him. But as the winter landscape thaws, so too does her heart. Will she get a second chance at true love? She fears their story will end before it even begins. The War Is Drawing To A Close, But The Nazis Still Occupy Part Of The Netherlands. After The Losses She's Endured, War Widow Cornelia Is Only A Shadow Of The Woman She Once Was. She Fights Now To Protect Her Younger Brother, Johan, Who Lives In Hiding. When Johan Brings Gerrit Laninga, A Wounded Dutch Resistance Member, To Cornelia's Doorstep, Their Lives Are Forever Altered. Although Scared Of The Consequences Of Harboring A Wanted Man, Cornelia's Faith Won't Let Her Turn Him Out. Liz Tolsma.