The Thing About Home

Home is not a place—it's a feeling. Casey Black needs an escape after her picture-perfect vow renewal ceremony ends in her being left at the altar. She runs from New York City to South Carolina's Lowcountry, hoping to find long-lost family and a postcard-worthy property on a three-hundred-acre farm. Through her great-grandmother's journals, she discovers her roots run deeper than the soil and learns she has people, a home, a legacy to uphold, and a great new love story.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 384 pages
Publication date: 06 July 2023
Publisher: Thomas Nelson Publishers

Casey Black's world is turned upside down when her perfect vow renewal ceremony ends in a heart-breaking betrayal, leaving her abandoned at the altar. The once-popular model and social media influencer finds herself thrust into the spotlight, but not the kind she ever desired. An embarrassing viral video has cost her millions of followers, and her seven-year marriage comes to an end. Desperate for a fresh start, Casey flees from New York City to the picturesque Lowcountry of South Carolina, seeking solace and answers about her past.

What she doesn't anticipate is finding a postcard-worthy property on a sprawling three-hundred-acre farm, filled with history, culture, and the sweet aroma of sweet tea. As she immerses herself in the tranquility of the countryside, Casey spends her days nurturing the land and her nights creating comforting Southern comfort foods. She also meets Nigel, the charming farm manager who becomes a source of friendship and support.

However, Casey's mother holds secrets that she has been hiding for years, and as she delves deeper into her great-grandmother's journals, she discovers a family she never knew existed. Through her newfound connections, Casey learns that she has roots that run deep beneath the Lowcountry soil and a legacy to uphold. But the biggest revelation is the budding love story that unfolds between her and Nigel.

"Home is not a place—it's a feeling," Casey realizes as she embraces her new life in the Lowcountry. With the support of her newfound family and the courage to leave her old life behind, Casey begins to heal, grow, and find love in unexpected places. "The Lowcountry Legacy" is a beautifully written story that explores the complexities of family, self-discovery, secrets, and forgiveness. It will touch your heart and leave you longing for more.

Weight: 294g
Dimension: 212 x 139 x 22 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780840706324