**A disgraced social media star flees to South Carolina's Lowcountry in search of refuge and connection to the family she's never known.** Thirty-six-year-old former model turned social media influencer Casey Black has been in front of the camera since she was a toddler. But when her ten-year anniversary vow renewal...
**A disgraced social media star flees to South Carolina's Lowcountry in search of refuge and connection to the family she's never known.**
Thirty-six-year-old former model turned social media influencer Casey Black has been in front of the camera since she was a toddler. But when her ten-year anniversary vow renewal ceremony ends with her being left at the altar, Casey has new fame-the kind she never wanted. With her personal and business life in shambles, she flees New York City to visit South Carolina's Lowcountry, where she hopes to find the family of the deceased father she never knew. What Casey doesn't expect to find is a 300-acre farm, a 99-year-old grandmother, and an aunt who connects her to family, history, Gullah culture, and the past in a way that changes the beauty icon forever. She also doesn't expect to meet a man like Nigel Evanston. This social media phobic single father doesn't know who she is or what she's done.
Casey has run, but she can't hide from the ugly truth around her divorce or the secret her mother has kept about her father's death. When interest in her brand is renewed, Casey must decide if she'll return to the fame and money she left behind or accept the gifts of love her new family and Nigel have offered.
**A disgraced social media star flees to South Carolina's Lowcountry in search of refuge and connection to the family she's never known.** Thirty-six-year-old former model turned social media influencer Casey Black has been in front of the camera since she was a toddler. But when her ten-year anniversary vow renewal...
**A disgraced social media star flees to South Carolina's Lowcountry in search of refuge and connection to the family she's never known.**
Thirty-six-year-old former model turned social media influencer Casey Black has been in front of the camera since she was a toddler. But when her ten-year anniversary vow renewal ceremony ends with her being left at the altar, Casey has new fame-the kind she never wanted. With her personal and business life in shambles, she flees New York City to visit South Carolina's Lowcountry, where she hopes to find the family of the deceased father she never knew. What Casey doesn't expect to find is a 300-acre farm, a 99-year-old grandmother, and an aunt who connects her to family, history, Gullah culture, and the past in a way that changes the beauty icon forever. She also doesn't expect to meet a man like Nigel Evanston. This social media phobic single father doesn't know who she is or what she's done.
Casey has run, but she can't hide from the ugly truth around her divorce or the secret her mother has kept about her father's death. When interest in her brand is renewed, Casey must decide if she'll return to the fame and money she left behind or accept the gifts of love her new family and Nigel have offered.
a reflection of choices and how they affect generations
This city girl needs a change of pace after her husband leaves her. At 36 she decides to go in search of her dad's family (whom she never knew). Most of the novel takes place in the South and some of it is from a very old diary. Themes of slavery and generational issues are prevalent. Most potent is the theme of choices and how they affect not just you and yours, but generations to come. I liked seeing the growth in the main character, though the new relationship was way too fast for me. Family wins out over fame and the slower life seems to be more fulfilling than the bustle of the city. It was nice to see her mom thaw as well. Well written and emotional at times, this was a fast read.
