Tomorrow's Path — D.K. Abbott

Newlyweds Emily and Noah Barton arrive at their new home where Noah has accepted the post of minister. North Cumberland is a coal mining town (turn of the century) and soon Noah is ministering to those men and their families as well. Emily tries to adjust to her new position, and becomes friends with Elizabeth Love, a woman who will playa very important part in Emily's life. A major question left unanswered from the first book is finally answered as Emily and Noah await their first child. Emily worries about Noah's safety as he ventures nearer and nearer the dangers that the miners faces each day.