Leaving It All Behind: An Appalachian Mountain Novel

by Millie Ledford Lee

Savannah Calhoun's life is in disarray. Her association with a corrupt senator has rendered her tabloid fodder in Washington DC. On top of that, her advertising agency boss is allowing a coworker to take credit for Savannah's work. While trying to extract herself from both situations, her beloved grandfather, Judge Roy Stonewall Jackson Calhoun dies. Returning to her grandfather's home in Jackson Creek, Kentucky, Savannah gets a fresh perspective on what her life is and what it could be.Lance Donovan pulled up stakes in Nashville soon after his wife died of a heroin overdose. Moving to Jackson Creek near where his mother grew up, he starts his own electrician business, which allows him to devote more time to his four-year-old son, Brandon. Lance hears gossip about the newly arrived Savannah, googles her, reads the sordid stories, and decides to steer clear of her. But Brandon has latched on to Savannah and declares her his friend.Because of Brandon, Lance and Savannah keep running into each other. The attraction between the two is mutual, but hurt by past relationships, they both come up with reasons to keep their distance. They have to work through their own misgivings, but are bonded by the powerful love and outspoken truthfulness of a four-year-old boy.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1687395543
• ISBN13: 9781687395542
• Release Date: October 2019
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 260 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"