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Because of you, I'm home

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After the death of her mother, Claire Nelson impulsively makes a long journey from her home in Australia to the little town of Landrum, South Carolina to chase her childhood bedtime stories of adventure and belonging. There she finds herself staying at a family run B&B that bares an eerie resemblance to those late night stories her mother used to tell.
Under the care of Maggie and Al McMoore she finds herself gaining an understanding of herself, her mother and a life she never knew she had. 

Jarrod McMoore is the work-a-holic son of the McMoore's and father to the adorable Alice Jay. When he first notices a free-spirited blonde at the local bar, he's smitten at first glance; but a rocky history with women leaves him torn between family life and his love for his job - horse trainer.

As the two's lives intertwine will they overcome the obstacles and except their compatibility or will fate see Claire returning home as quick as she came?

[This story is currently unedited. Please excuse any mistakes as I will return to corret them at a later date. Thank you.]All Rights Reserved

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Fly Away Home

Is running away from your troubles the best path to a fresh start? Claire Perkins struggles with her past, even as a thirty-eight-year-old woman. While attending her abusive mother's funeral in the town where she grew up, Claire discovers a deeper emotional scar that challenges her definition of home. No longer willing to put on a façade, buried pain triggers Claire's only logical choice: escape to a quiet place, somewhere far away from the risk of any further disappointment and heartache. Pigeon Grove appears to be a sleepy southern locale in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. But there is a unique and underlying charm to this small town that has other plans for those looking to slip into the silence of a solitary life. With nothing but a desire to fade into the background, this close-knit community guides Claire along a different path, in a direction that encourages her deep-seated need to connect with others. Hank Charles is a produce shop owner full of quirky facts. Lizzie Perkins is the niece Claire hasn't seen in years because of a falling out with her brother. Jack Burgess is a sketch artist whose troubled past intersects with Claire's in serendipitous ways. If only she gives herself the chance to discover it. Can this small mountain town help Claire connect the dots to create a life she's always imagined? Will Pigeon Grove's beloved message answer her soulful call for guidance before the opportunity escapes her? It's never too late to come home...