For a century and a half, the Satterfield and McElroy farms have been separated by a narrow creek and a whole lot of bad blood. The worst crime either family can commit is to fall in love with the enemy. As teenagers, Romy Satterfield and Julian McElroy did exactly that. Then, on the night they were secretly married by a justice of the peace, Julian stood Romy up.
Ten years later, Romy is poised to marry the scion of one of Nashville’s most powerful families. First she has to return home to finalize her divorce. In spite of her efforts, Romy has missed the town—and Julian. But though she suspects there’s more to that long-ago night than Julian ever revealed, the truth will either drive her away for good, or reveal what is truly worth fighting for…
Born and raised in West Tennessee, Sally Kilpatrick taught high school before becoming a full time writer. Readers can visit her website at sallykikpatrick.com or follow her on Twitter and Facebook.
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