My dear one,You come to me in my dreams and we talk of things that cannot be explained in this life. How we have been brought together is a great mystery, but I wish to someday see you again….A Mississippi Plantation: 150 years after the Civil War nearly tore a nation asunder, the battle for freedom still rages in the heart of Ironwood’s newest mistress. Emily Burns grew up an orphan, so she never expected to inherit a southern plantation. When she discovers an old diary hidden in the attic, her life becomes strangely entwined with her Civil War ancestor and she soon begins to wonder how a woman long dead can keep showing up in her dreams.Torn between her strange desire to honor Lydia’s wishes and practicality, Emily cannot decide if she will keep Ironwood. Yet the house calls to her like a melancholy siren, and Emily cannot resist its tune. Resolving to stay only for a little while, and telling herself her decision has nothing at all to do with the handsome handyman helping with restorations, Emily begins to unravel the history of Ironwood – A tale of love and loss, hope and redemption. When the story seeps into her heart, Emily finds that two women separated by centuries can share the unique bonds of family ties, and that both her past and her future reside in the soul of Ironwood. Key Words: Stephanie McGee, Stephanie Magee, Stephania, Christian romance, contemporary, contemporary Christian fiction, contemporary family drama, Contemporary Christian romance, contemporary inspirational fiction, dramatic Christian fiction, dramatic love story, edgy Christian romance, edgy inspirational fiction, inspirational romance, love story, traditional love story, humor, sarcastic, funny, location, traditional, plantation, female protagonist, moving, relocating, diary, reading, historical 1800s, 1860s, literary fiction themes, family life, orphan, friendship, mentor, travel, military and war, Christian fiction, general fiction, religion, health, motivational, spiritual healing, redeemed, life application, personal testimonies, Women’s inspirational, dating and relationships, racial issues, race relations, Mississippi history, US history, battles, must read Christian fiction, page turner Christian fiction, uplifting Christian fiction, Uplifting inspirational fiction, books, novels, popular fiction
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From: Rebecca Maney
Book Title: Heir of Hope
Book Author: Stephenia McGee
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"It's always about the story, isn't it?"
Emily Burns has a rather sad story. Having been tossed from foster home to foster home following the untimely death of her parents, she is still barely making ends meet as a young adult. Imagine her surprise when a short vacation is interrupted by a visit from an attorney, informing her that an unknown relative has left her a massive property in Mississippi; Ironwood.
Making the choice of whether or not to keep the beautiful old estate and its surrounding land is further complicated as Emily feels a special connection with one of its ancestral residents, Lydia Harper, not to mention the effect that the curious handyman, who doubles as a local pastor, has on her heart; her very closed heart, that longs to have forgiveness written into its ledger.
"Beauty from ashes."
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