Where the Lanterns Stay: A Christian Small-Town Romance

Mara Ellison returns to Havenridge intending to settle her grandmother's estate, repair the storm damage to Larkspur House, and sell the historic inn as quickly as possible. She has a successful career in Wichita, a carefully ordered life, and no desire to inherit the endless responsibilities her grandmother carried.Local contractor Luke Hale sees more than a damaged building. Larkspur House once provided refuge for his family during their most difficult years, and he believes its story is far from finished. When he agrees to stabilize the property, seven days of repairs uncover hidden letters, unfinished plans, and a legacy of generosity that reaches throughout the small town.As Mara and Luke work together, their guarded conversations develop into something neither expected. But an attractive offer from a hospitality company could give Mara financial security, preserve much of the inn, and return her to the life she already knows. Choosing a different future would require her to accept uncertainty, trust the community gathering around her, and risk her heart on a man who understands how painful it can be when someone leaves.When another storm darkens Havenridge, Larkspur House becomes a refuge once again. Mara must decide whether preserving her independence means walking away-or whether faith is leading her toward a new definition of home.Where the Lanterns Stay is an uplifting Christian small-town romance about restoration, honest love, enduring faith, and finding the courage to leave a light burning for those still searching for their way home.