Elderberry Croft, Volume 4: October Mourning, November Awakening, December Dawning

By: Becky Doughty

Narrated by: Becky Doughty

For most of the residents, the Coach House Trailer Park is the last lonely stop on the road of life. But on a crisp January breeze, a new girl sweeps into the neighborhood, charming them all with her wild nature, her elderberry gifts, and her outrageous laughter. What brings the mysterious Willow Goodhope of Elderberry Croft to this dead-end place? From what—or whom—is she hiding?

October Mourning

Andrea knows the baby growing in her womb is a miracle, and she marvels at the way she's changing from the inside out as she and George make room for this new person in their lives. It's been only the two of them for so long, but now with the coming child, Andrea is feeling the missing pieces in her life that only friends and family can fill. When faced with the knowledge she can no longer manage on her own, will Andrea's pride allow her to open her hands to receive help from those who care about her?

November Awakening

A Vietnam veteran, Doc suffers from severe post-traumatic stress, debilitating episodes that send him back to the bottle time and time again. Over the years, he's become more and more isolated, certain no one—not even his wife and daughters—should have to put up with the unpredictability of his mind. But Willow Goodhope appears to suffer from her own version of post-traumatic stress, and when he discovers her on the verge of giving in to her despair, he finds unexpected solace in stepping outside his comfort zone to comfort her.

December Dawning

It's been almost a year since Willow Goodhope moved into Elderberry Croft at the Coach House Trailer Park, and she can no longer ignore the shadows that drove her here. Like the little elderberry tree growing at the edge of her river-rock patio, she's poured herself out for those around her, and now, she's feeling the bleakness of the winter season stripping her bare. Will she turn and face the past so she can step into the future? Is there hope for a new tomorrow for Willow?

©2013 Becky Doughty (P)2022 Becky Doughty