Ruth's nightmares of the day her parents were murdered are changing, becoming more vivid, sometimes leaving her with a sense of peace. The new, handsome worker at the ranch reminds her of her nightmares, but why? Troy's rich, wicked, older brother imprisons him until he goes through with an arranged marriage. But his heart belongs to Ruth, even though she doesn't know it yet. Hopes of a future with Ruth are dashed, knowing that even if he escapes, he can't return to Darnell Farm without bringing danger to them from his brother. Mrs. Farley has been embarrassed for the last time, stripped of her authority and dignity. Vowing to ruin lives, bringing shame and disgrace to the Darnells, she finds a prime opportunity to strike. Their troubles span from North Carolina to Pennsylvania to Alabama, with God's hand and watchful eye constantly on them all. Only God can guide them through the paths before them, if they trust and obey Him during their Seasons Of Change During the five years since the Civil War ended, the community was busy rebuilding and trying to survive, with the children working hard alongside their parents...until the local busy-body took matters into her own hands, causing trouble for everyone. Born to wealthy Pennsylvania parents, raised an orphan in Oklahoma, then moving to North Carolina as a young adult, Troy claimed Oklahoma as his home due to tensions between Yankees and Rebels. He was able to secure a job at Darnell Farm. He became best friends with the oldest Darnell boy, Nate, and was enjoying life for the first time, being fully accepted by the community. He was finally living a normal life and was starting to have eyes for Ruth, until his brother found out he was consorting with Rebels and forced him to come back to Pennsylvania. Troy's loyalty to the Darnells by far exceeded the feelings of guilt his brother tried to force on him. Not being able to entice Troy with social acceptance and status, Kent imprisons Troy in his mansion until he goes through with an arranged marriage. Meanwhile the busy-body back in North Carolina was trying to arrange a marriage for Ruth. Will they ever be able to explore the feelings they were starting to have for each other? Through a chain of unforeseen events, including a reverse Underground Railroad and a boarding house in Alabama, God shows up and takes control of the situation, leading the two back together. Overcoming all their obstacles, Ruth notices that Troy's eyes remind her of something unsettling. He has the same eyes as the young boy in her recurring nightmare. Her memories start to return of the day her parents were murdered, and she doesn't know if she can live with what she is remembering. She puts all thoughts of a blossoming romance on hold... Join the Darnell's as they learn what is most important in life together, always putting God first, then family.