Empty Vows: A Riveting Depression Era Historical Novel ( A Lexington, Alabama Novel )Forty something widow Jessie Tucker is beloved throughout Lexington, Alabama, for her kind heart and endless generosity. But she feels it's past time she rewarded herself especially when upstanding Hubert Wiggins tragically loses his wife and son. Making herself indispensable, yet discouraged by Hubert's lack of romantic interest, Jessie cooks up a deception she knows will make pious Hubert do right by her. Hoax or not, Hubert couldn't be happier. The

the estate where Thomas Jefferson wrote letters espousing the urgent need for liberty while enslaving more than four hundred people

She was raised in isolation by a mysterious

Alexa and Drew have more fun than they ever thought possible

We can do better

and create art that keeps their lived experiences at its center

Starr's best friend at school suggests he may have had it coming

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And Jay just wants to be a kid

The joy she has pursuing her passion is infectious and she has a community of strong women around her

Her books include Black Stats and Sing a Rhythm

They can be sweet and sugary

They have been together for an astounding 27 years and married for 20