Alicia Merriweather is the town's teacher. Out of concern for one of her students, she pays a visit to the boy's home. She immediately senses her presence is not welcome when she encounters a sign that reads 'No visitors. No peddlers. No admittance'. She decides to not let the sign stop her from attending to the business she came to discuss. Forging on into the house she encounters Jason McPherson's father Jake. Jake harshly demands she leave his property. She decides to stand her ground and refuses to leave. His haunted eyes reveal a man calling out for warmth and understanding. With quick wit and determination she convinces him to allow her into their lives. She knows her spinster status and plain looks will never attract the love her soul craves. But by being able to help Jake and Jason it gives new meaning to her life's purpose.

With great pleasure this reviewer gives Redemption the highest marks she has ever attributed to any book she has reviewed. This heartwarming story is one that is so worthy of this noble title. Words can't even begin to describe all the emotions I felt as I read each page in this book. The characters are so memorable, I still get a warm feeling whenever I look back and remember them. If you are an author reading this book, this is the style you need to base your future books on. For any publisher - this is the type of book your readers wish to see! Highest regards go out to Carolyn Davidson for what I feel is truly a work of art and greatness. Very, very highly recommended.