{"product_id":"a-beggars-bargain-jan-sikes-9781732973985","title":"A Beggar's Bargain","description":"\u003cb\u003eA shocking proposal that changes everything.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDesperate to honor his father's dying wish, Layken Martin vows to do whatever it takes to save the family farm. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eOnce the Army discharges him following World War II, Layken returns to Missouri to find his legacy in shambles and in jeopardy. A foreclosure notice from the bank doubles the threat. He appeals to the local banker for more time-a chance to rebuild, plant, and harvest crops and time to heal far away from the noise of bombs and gunfire.\u003cbr\u003eOnly the banker firmly denies his request. Now what? \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThen, the banker makes an alternative proposition-marry his unwanted daughter, Sara Beth, in exchange for a two-year extension. Out of options, money, and time, Layken agrees to the bargain. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNow, he has two years to make a living off the land while he shares his life with a stranger. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eIf he fails at either, he'll lose it all.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jan Sikes\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1732973989\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781732973985\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Rijan Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/13\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 324\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.96lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.68d","brand":"Jan Sikes","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47425593737471,"sku":"9781732973985","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_bacf69aa-ecbf-4fb4-9967-c217127ad3e3.jpg?v=1761540288","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/a-beggars-bargain-jan-sikes-9781732973985","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}