1830 Illinois and Kentucky

Blond Mercy Quill grew up to be as sassy a spitfire as she had been as a child. An orphan raised by Liberty and Farr Quill along with her foster brother Daniel, she often needed his loving protection. When two Kentucky brothers arrived, bringing a stunning secret, one that could separate Mercy from Daniel forever, she knew that he would stand by her and fight against her enemies. If she dared to confess her love, would he respond with his dependable brotherly kindness and break her heart? River of Tomorrow is the third book of the Wabash Trilogy, which began with Lonesome River and its sequel, Dream River.

1. Slice the pumpkin into circles.
2. Remove peel and seeds.
3. Thread the circles along a pole and hang crosswise of the joist of the house for several weeks until dry.
4. Store in bag.
5. Soak overnight, then cook for several hours.
6. Season with hog meat for table use or add sugar, eggs and cinnamon to make pie filling.

1. Slice smoked ham 1/2-inch thick.
2. Cook in heavy skillet until ham is brown on both sides.
3. Remove from pan and keep warm.
4. To the drippings in the skillet add 1/2 cup of hot water.
5. Cook until gravy turns red.
6. Serve the ham and gravy with hot biscuits.