The greatest change began with a single step back in time.
 
When therapist Ian Moretti accepts an elixir from a friend, meant to ease his allergies, he doesn’t expect it to send him spiraling into the past. But one moment he’s standing beside his wife, Mallory, in church, and the next, he wakes up in the year 1880.
 
Horse-drawn wagons roll past dirt roads, and the pace of life in the small town of Jackson Center is as steady as the heartbeat of its people. With no idea how - or if - he’ll return to his time, Ian must search for Zaylie, the one person who may hold the key to sending him home.
 
As he adjusts to life without technology, Ian discovers the things that truly matter: friendship, community, and the quiet power of simply showing up. The people of Eagle River teach him more than he ever imagined, especially a struggling young student named Peggy, who reminds him just how life-changing patience, encouragement, and belief can be.
 
The Healing Leaf is a heartwarming novel of time travel, homegrown remedies, and rediscovering purpose where you least expect it. Perfect for fans of gentle historical fiction, emotional transformation, and stories with soul.