Hope Like Wildflowers By Pepper Basham

In "An Appalachian Girl Seeks a Place to Belong," author Pepper Basham transports readers to the rugged beauty of 1910s Appalachia, where Kizzie McAdams struggles to carve out her identity amidst heartache and societal rejection. Once a dreamer longing for adventure beyond the mountains, Kizzie's life takes a tumultuous turn when her position as a servant leads to an unplanned pregnancy, leaving her disowned by her father and trapped in a web of disappointment.

Seeking solace, she turns to a man who promises support but whose love is anything but unconditional. Just as hope seems lost, Kizzie finds refuge with a welcoming family that introduces her to a deeper understanding of faith and community. However, her status as an outcast follows her, prompting a desperate flight to a nearby town, where she encounters businessman Noah Lewis, who shares her passion for helping the marginalized.

As their bond strengthens, Kizzie and Noah face formidable challenges, including Noah’s domineering brother, who seeks to maintain control over the family finances and uphold societal norms. Their burgeoning romance is tested by family loyalty, social expectations, and the haunting specter of Kizzie's past, particularly when her first love reemerges, complicating her quest for belonging. In a tale rich with resilience, faith, and the pursuit of love, Kizzie must choose between her past and the future she yearns for. Will she find her true place in the world? 📚❤️