Foster Hope

Part of a heartwarming series—but perfectly enjoyable as a standalone! No cliffhangers, just all the feels.

Mama Jean Hertzel spent her life believing in the kids no one else would. Before her death, she created the Hertzel-Mendall Family Farm—a haven for foster families and children who needed more than just a roof over their heads. Now, six of the once “unadoptable” teens she raised are grown, fiercely loyal, and tasked with carrying her dream forward.

Nick Buckman is one of them.

After bouncing through foster homes with his twin brother Nate, Nick never expected a second chance—until Mama Jean gave them one. Years later, he’s back in town as the new baseball coach and teacher at his old high school, eager to pour into the next generation like Mama Jean did for him.

He just didn’t expect Hope Garland to be there too.

Hope vanished from the program years ago without warning, breaking Nick’s heart and raising questions that were never answered. Now she’s the school’s new soccer coach—and avoiding him at every turn.

But the past has a way of catching up when you're standing on the same field.

As buried feelings, unresolved pain, and second chances collide, Nick and Hope must decide if the truth can heal what was broken—and if there’s still something worth fighting for.

Tender, inspiring, and full of emotional depth, Foster Hope is a story of redemption, reconnection, and the enduring power of love—even after goodbye.