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Fayla is a southern belle with a strong, southern accent and an even stronger cup of coffee that's always within reach. Living amidst the scenic views of the East Tennessee mountains, Fayla creates tales of American history, mostly set in the south, that capture the heart and challenge the spirit. When she's not crafting stories that time-travel to the days of yore, you can find her teaching college English as a full-time professor, home educating her youngest son, or buzzing around her local church and community, coffee in hand.

Wife, Mom to four boys, and Marmee to her three grandchildren, Fayla is a family-oriented lady who enjoys museums, hiking, music, photography, and culinary experiments. She cherishes her time traveling with her fami ...more

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	The Golden Hour (Arledge Hall Trilogy Book 1) 4.73 avg rating — 33 ratings — published 2023 — 3 editions	Error rating book. Refresh and try again. Rate this book Clear rating 1 of 5 stars 2 of 5 stars 3 of 5 stars 4 of 5 stars 5 of 5 stars
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