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Winter Roses
A Journey of Faith, Love, and Renewal
By Beth Durkee
When David walks out on their twelve-year marriage, he leaves Cassidy stranded in the bleak midwinter of an empty home and a shattered covenant. Paralyzed by grief and facing the quiet pity of her church community, Cassidy finds an unexpected mirror of her soul in the skeletal, dormant rosebushes of her backyard. In a desperate act of hacking away the wood, she uncovers a profound, painful spiritual truth: God is pruning her life to clear away the idols of her past and prepare her for an unseen future.
Meanwhile, David chases a fleeting, superficial warmth, only to realize his newfound "freedom" is a sterile crypt of his own making. Brought to his knees by the conviction of the Holy Spirit, he is forced to confront the wreckage he left behind. Driven by remorse, he makes a silent pilgrimage back to the home he abandoned—but some cuts run too deep to easily heal.
When a broken husband stands on the porch in the freezing night, can a woman who has finally found her own strength choose a path of grace? In the wake of ultimate betrayal, can a shattered foundation ever truly be rebuilt, or are some seasons simply meant to end in winter?
"The gardeners say the strongest blooms come from the deepest cuts."
Inside the Pages of Winter Roses:
A Raw, Honest Look at Brokenness: Experience an emotionally authentic journey through the devastating fallout of a broken marriage.
A Moving Message of Faith: Explore the profound reality of finding an unshakeable identity in God when every earthly security is stripped away.
The Mystery of Renewal: Discover a powerful narrative that challenges what it truly means to surrender, forgive, and trust the Ultimate Gardener.
From Christian Author Beth Durkee
Hi, I’m Beth Durkee. I write women’s Christian fiction and devotionals to help you feel seen, strengthened, and closer to Christ—especially in life’s hardest seasons. Winter Roses and a bonus 5-day devotional ebook are my gifts to you.
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