Carter County Series by Susan Geveden Fisher

From the white, sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast to the tobacco farms in Kentucky, Brianna Cooper is headed for an unforgettable but heartbreaking journey. The strong-willed girl from Biloxi has always focused on her imperfections and doesn’t recognize her unique beauty and incredible talent. In the spring of ’79, when the guitar-loving baseball player from Kentucky lands at the same hotel as her, sparks ignite... moreFrom the white, sandy beaches of the Gulf Coast to the tobacco farms in Kentucky, Brianna Cooper is headed for an unforgettable but heartbreaking journey. The strong-willed girl from Biloxi has always focused on her imperfections and doesn’t recognize her unique beauty and incredible talent. In the spring of ’79, when the guitar-loving baseball player from Kentucky lands at the same hotel as her, sparks ignite. They spend a weekend frolicking on the beach, dancing the night away, and sharing their undying passion for music. However, as the holiday weekend unfolds, and Brianna begins to lose her heart, she realizes Tuck is hiding a multitude of secrets…vague answers about his family, no last name revealed, and rumors from his teammates of a serious girlfriend back in the Bluegrass State. Brianna gives up hope of ever seeing him again and makes the reckless decision to “just live for the moment. ” But…life never goes according to plan. Seven months later, the Mississippi girl and the Kentucky boy unexpectedly cross paths again. All the secrets, half-truths, and lies suddenly become exposed. Nonetheless, Brianna refuses to give up on the only boy who has ever connected to her heart, soul, body, and mind. less

Priscilla Patterson has spent years adhering to the strict rules of her parents. When the fun-loving Michael Edwards captures her heart, the sheltered, awkward girl from the country is overjoyed. Finally, the days of being labeled “Silly Priscilla” by her peers might become a distant memory. However, Priscilla’s happiness is short-lived when she goes away to college, and Michael appears to have forgotten her... morePriscilla Patterson has spent years adhering to the strict rules of her parents. When the fun-loving Michael Edwards captures her heart, the sheltered, awkward girl from the country is overjoyed. Finally, the days of being labeled “Silly Priscilla” by her peers might become a distant memory. However, Priscilla’s happiness is short-lived when she goes away to college, and Michael appears to have forgotten her. Instead of giving up, she remains hopeful the two of them will reconnect at his brother’s destination wedding on the Gulf Coast. As the wedding weekend unfolds, Priscilla’s world begins to shatter when she realizes Michael is only focused on his selfish desires. Darkness consumes her until, unexpectedly, she finds friendship and comfort in the arms of a handsome groomsman, Boomer Ames. The only problem…she’s white…he’s black…and it’s the year 1980. Priscilla is about to face the toughest challenge of her life when she chooses to ignore the rules of society and simply follow her heart…until one day, she can’t. less

A summer job at the enchanting Columbus Park becomes more than complicated when privileged, sixteen-year-old Ellen Green develops a special friendship with a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Ellen’s shy, handsome co-worker, Beau Langford, has nothing…or, so it seems. His daddy is the Harrison County bootlegger, and their home is a dilapidated shack overlooking the Mississippi River. Nonetheless, the highlight of Ellen’s day is simply being in Beau’s presence... moreA summer job at the enchanting Columbus Park becomes more than complicated when privileged, sixteen-year-old Ellen Green develops a special friendship with a boy from the wrong side of the tracks. Ellen’s shy, handsome co-worker, Beau Langford, has nothing…or, so it seems. His daddy is the Harrison County bootlegger, and their home is a dilapidated shack overlooking the Mississippi River. Nonetheless, the highlight of Ellen’s day is simply being in Beau’s presence. As their friendship evolves into something more, the well-to-do girl from Hopewell begins to lose every piece of her heart to the troubled but beautiful Langford family residing on…Bluff Road. As the three of us headed back towards Columbus, this time instead of searching for his truck, I soaked up the splendor and wonder of it all; the tall trees draping the road on both sides like a dark, mysterious tunnel, the enchanting trails carved throughout the woods and the spectacular view every resident possessed of the Mississippi River. Rich or poor, that majestic body of water was at their fingertips. Maybe life on the bluff wasn’t so tragic, after all. Perhaps, Beau Langford embraced every single minute of it…. Snap out of it, Ellen. Your life in Carter County with a blessed family, wonderful friends and Kirk MacCarthy is the only one you’ve ever known, and it’s a good one. Roll the windows down, feel the wind in your hair, and rock out to Steve Miller Band’s smash hit, “Jet Airliner. ” So…I did. less