Nora Rainwater’s uncle is the notorious Cherokee Joe, known throughout Alabama as a brutal thief. When Nora takes a job as personal secretary to the affluent and influential Lucille Graham, she must hide her heritage — or risk losing her job.

Allen Lewis thought he’d never stop grieving his lovely wife, Elizabeth, but the sunshine Nora brings to the Graham household and his heart has brought him back to life. But when the truth is revealed, will anyone survive?

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