Sandy McConnell was born on a corner of two streets in Montvale into a life no one would call easy。 Yet Sandy is naturally optimistic and is always looking for ways to overcome her destiny。 When life throws her the opportunity to work for the very wealthy Daniel Parker， she finally sees everything changing。 Under his roof， however， things seem a little off to her。。。 Luckily， working in the house she finds the very same man who helped her while she was living on the streets。

Will this man prove to be the true savior she needs？

Luke Standing always loved to embark on adventures and being a member of a wealthy family made that easier for him。 His latest trek has taken him to Montvale， Utah， where he has taken a job as a gardener。 Seeking adventure and excitement is one thing。。。 but Luke does not expect what lies ahead for him when the fascinating Sandy arrives at the ranch。 Desperate to act on the newfound urge to protect her， he seeks to solve the mystery around their employer。

Does he have the strength and fortitude to succeed in the mission thrust upon him？

Through the trials that follow， Luke and Sandy make fast friends。 They get embroiled in a mystery that is dangerous to solve， but in the end， what they might find is love。 Will their opposite backgrounds prove to be an obstacle for them？ Will they survive the threat surrounding them and live to see their love flourish？

"A Love Blossoming in Ruins" is a historical romance novel of approximately 80，000 words。 No cheating， no cliffhangers， and a guaranteed happily ever after。