Live Lovely
Known for her vibrant personality, striking curly hair, and big ideas, Ashli Montgomery loves taking center stage, where everyday moments are celebrated as extraordinary.
Whether she’s sharing her faith, publishing her latest Virginia’dele Smith novel, designing a new quilt pattern, posting a favorite recipe, or teaching yoga, Ashli approaches every endeavor with the same goal: to inspire others to create a lovely life.


Phoebe
She’s traveling west to establish a new life.
He’s dedicated to a life of freedom on the open plains.
Will shared experiences on the wagon trail forge a bond they can’t ignore?
What Readers Are Saying
"Very few books have caused to me to "feel" heartbreak and this was one of those few."
"This was a very sweet and touching story of trauma, guilt, fear, and how the power of love can break through all of that and heal."
"This romance is slow burn but generates romantic fire while being wholesome--good, clean story telling at it's best. You won't put it down. I didn't. It's a must read! I'm hooked!"
"I love the depth of these characters, the details in the descriptions and the interactions. This book definitely had me rooting for the characters and feeling their angst."
"Very few books have caused to me to "feel" heartbreak and this was one of those few."
"This was a very sweet and touching story of trauma, guilt, fear, and how the power of love can break through all of that and heal."
"Very few books have caused to me to "feel" heartbreak and this was one of those few."
"This was a very sweet and touching story of trauma, guilt, fear, and how the power of love can break through all of that and heal."
"This romance is slow burn but generates romantic fire while being wholesome--good, clean story telling at it's best. You won't put it down. I didn't. It's a must read! I'm hooked!"
"I love the depth of these characters, the details in the descriptions and the interactions. This book definitely had me rooting for the characters and feeling their angst."
"Very few books have caused to me to "feel" heartbreak and this was one of those few."
"This was a very sweet and touching story of trauma, guilt, fear, and how the power of love can break through all of that and heal."
If you like strong but vulnerable characters, emotional growth, and quaint backdrops, then you’ll adore Virginia'dele Smith’s celebration of joy.








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