AMERICAN FORK, UTAH (August 12, 2001)-The best-selling romance author in the LDS market makes a departure from traditional romance with her first historical LDS fiction novel, Where the Heart Leads.

"With sales approaching a half million, Anita Stansfield has clearly found a niche in this market," said Nicole Martin, Publicist for Covenant Communications. "Her popularity stems from her ability to empathize with and write about the issues that LDS women deal with on a daily basis."

"I always write for women like me. It's through my interaction with other women that I've found there are some personal and emotional struggles that are typical," said Anita Stansfield. "I hope my writing makes women feel better about themselves and shows them these real problems can be solved through gospel principles."

Where the Heart Leads addresses the common problem of pride and the disastrous effect it can have on relationships. The year is 1894 and Jonathon Brandt can't wait to leave
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Boston. The pain from his mother's death and his father's oppressive control make him anxious to start a new life in the west. When he stops in Utah, Jonathon meets and falls in love with Maddie Jo Hansen, a Mormon, but must learn to overcome his own pride or risk losing the woman he loves.

Where the Heart Leads by Anita Stansfield ($14.95 softcover, $21.95 book on cassette) is published by Covenant Communications, and is available at bookstores everywhere, or at www.covenant-lds.com.

Founded in 1958, Covenant Communications publishes more than 100 book, audio, and software titles annually, and is the largest independent publisher in the LDS market.