Gold, Fire & Refinement
sbmiddlebrook
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sbmiddlebrook
Complete, First published Mar 24, 2020
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This novel is part two of the love story started in my first novel, Silver Currents of Change. In Gold, Fire & Refinement, the second part of the journey, Journalist Zarah Brion must prove to herself and others that love is stronger than hate. But is she right? Can love conquer all? 

Everything in Zarah's life seems to be falling into the right places. The young, successful magazine editor and journalist who, despite her looks, believes she's the blackest black chick anyone could ever meet-is engaged to Harvey Evan Wilson, a white man who happens to be the richest man in Mississippi. The state's first multi-billionaire, Harvey owns the publishing company where Zarah's publishing and journalistic skills lit her meteoric rise to becoming one of his most productive, most treasured employees. 

Just months before their wedding, her fiancé's maternal grandmother, a woman vehemently opposed to her grandson marrying a black woman, decides to take matters into her own hands. Bettina Beauregard McNeese works hard and fiercely to end Zarah and Harvey's relationship, to protect her family's bloodline and their fortune.

Amidst Wilson family drama, Zarah has her hands full covering what could prove to be the biggest news story of the decade-the unearthing of the long-buried truth about what happened to part of a shipment of Confederate gold bars that have been missing since the Civil War. With her story at center stage in the public spotlight, Zarah becomes the target of people intent on seeing her romance go up in flames.

Gold, Fire & Refinement pits a smart and beautiful young woman against a mix of struggles, including family vs. family, past vs. present, and desires of faith vs. desires of the flesh. As forces collide, Zarah is left with difficult but inevitable choices. Will the love between her and her fiancé prove to be stronger than the intentions of those set on destroying it? Or will the deliberate and malevolent actions of others finally tear them apart?
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&lt;"I don't know why he would choose me if he wanted a special person! I'm nowhere near his status." "she looks fucking beautiful, the way she smiles, the way she blushes, the way she shyly averts her gaze, the way she looks with that cute pout! everything is killing me."&gt; Greyson McKnight is not a playboy billionaire, wields his intelligence and strategic acumen against adversaries. His confidence and command inspire fear among foes. But his tender side, born from losing his father too young, emerges when surrounded by loved ones. A surprising secret hides beneath his hot bachelor façade-he remains a virgin, reserving himself for the purity of true love. It's Anisha Ramachandran who captures his heart. Anisha's early life was marked by tragedy, but with the help of her father's friend, She was rescued. Rooted in tradition and deeply devoted to family and friends, she embodies an aura of warmth. As the personal secretary to the enigmatic Greyson McKnight, a CEO of worldwide renown, her path intersects with his in unexpected ways. Their connection is magnetic. Greyson's strength and Anisha's kindness find balance, culminating in a love that blooms amidst their tumultuous lives. But as with any tale, there are shadows. The demons of their pasts reappear, threatening their shared happiness. Through challenges and twists of fate, their bond strengthens. Love proves itself as their shield against adversity. The story unfolds as they embark on a journey into marriage, a path laden with obstacles. Together, they confront their demons, defy their adversaries, and rediscover the profound strength of their connection. WARNINGS: THIS BOOK CONTAINS VIOLENCE, SWEARING, AND SOME DISTURBING SCENES, SO READ AT YOUR OWN RISK FRIENDS 😃 this is my first book, so please support me 😊 so feel free to comment with your thoughts! Have a happy reading friends! 😃💖 With love, The girl who loves to eat 😉

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