God's Gift by Dee Henderson (Very Good, 1998, Pbk, 247 pgs, Steeple Hill Books)

Cover has light wear; pages appear to be unmarked and are lightly age-toned. ISBN 9780373785216

Missionary work in Africa was the most difficult and faith-affirming labor James Graham had ever faced, and warm, homey presents from a Good Samaritan back home gave him hope to carry on. But an injury halted his work and sent him home to Chicago. There, James met Rachel Ashcroft, who'd sent those thoughtful gifts, and he was intrigued by the sadness that shadowed her features. Bringing the light back into Rachel's face gave him new purpose, but was this respite only temporary? Or could James release his past and open his heart to receive Rachel's gift of love?