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After a long journey, Daisy Johnson arrives in the small town of Turnabout, Texas, with dreams of opening a restaurant and finding a husband who truly loves her. She envisions a marriage built on affection, not a convenient alliance to avoid scandal. Meanwhile, local newspaper reporter Everett Fulton is on a temporary stop in Turnabout. A chance encounter—sparked by a connecting door and local gossip—leads to an unintended marriage, fueling both of their desires for belonging. As Daisy navigates small‑town life, she discovers that the warmth and community of Turnabout may offer her the home, family, and tenderness she seeks, while Everett wrestles with the balance between his big‑city ambitions and newfound rural ties.
First publish date: 2013
Genre: Christian Fiction/Christian Romance
Authors: Winnie Griggs
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