Join My Heart
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Last published Wed, Feb 21, 2024
Past the bluebonnets, armadillo's and overabundance of tumbleweeds; resides a small Texas town named Cork. Set within the heart of the Lone Star State, come and take a look at small town life. The quaint corner pharmacy, a post office with unsettling confrontations, neighbors with porches for evening "shows" produced by people who live on their street and local personalities of every sort.
Meet Starr, a mother of two boys, dealing with autism the best she can while reminiscing about a past love that refuses to stay in the rearview mirror. A hairdresser by day, she keeps her superhero special needs parent cape hidden within her drawers of rollers; she stands ready to protect her boys from everything, including the man from her younger days that have her wishing for a simpler time.
Josiah, retired military, and currently on the hunt for the elusive ex-girlfriend. As a youth, bound by honor, courage and commitment; those days are far behind. Decisions were made, and those core values were thrust upon his young shoulders and now looking for redemption, he seeks the prize tossed aside so many years ago.
Welcome to Cork! Can Starr and Josiah rekindle what was lost? Can Josiah understand the need required for being an autism parent? Or will Starr throw it all away before she figures the need of starry nights and chiggers in her life?
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