This story takes place in Georgia in the early 1900’s. The main character, Lillian, has been led to believe that her father died several years ago. She is shocked to find out that he only recently passed away and that he left her his business and possessions. This is just the beginning of the family drama and suspense in this story.
Faith plays a very prominent role in this story. The main characters are portrayed as very strong Christians. On occasion, they seem almost too good to be true.
In addition to the family drama, there are also elements of mystery and suspense and a cast of unsavory characters which keeps your attention. The dialog is very easy to follow and is very readable. There are a few instances of mild humor but not so much that it detracts from the story.
This is from the publisher’s website:
“A surprise inheritance. A cache of family secrets. A choice that will change her life forever.
Lillian Doyle has lived her entire high-society life with her widowed mother, believing her father died long ago. But when news arrives that her estranged father only recently passed away--in jail--Lillian is startled to find that he has left a business and all his possessions to her, making her a rather unusual heiress.
When she arrives at her father's house in a backwoods Georgia town, the dilapidated structure is already occupied by a woman who claims it was promised to her son, Jonah. In her attempts to untangle the mess, Lillian will discover not only a family she never knew she had but a family business that is more than meets the eye--and has put a target on her back.
To discover the truth and take hold of the independence she's always dreamed of, she'll have to make friends with adversaries and strangers--and Jonah, the dusty and unrefined cowboy who has secret aspirations of his own.”
This book was very enjoyable to read and I look forward to reading more from this author.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from the publisher through their book review program. I was not required to write a positive review. The opinions expressed are my own.
