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Welcome to the world of Mississippi-born author Mary Lou Cheatham. Here you will find lively stories about life in the early 1900’s on the farm and in a small village—stories filled with danger close to home, romance, and moral conflicts. Daily life can include unexpected danger interrupting the routine of living in a more primitive time. Also come and explore life in modern rural south Louisiana. Mary Lou’s novels center around families as they face life’s challenges. In every story she includes touches of romance.

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	The Dream Bucket (Covington Chronicles #3) 3.99 avg rating — 828 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	The Courtship of Miss Loretta Larson (Covington Chronicles #2) 3.77 avg rating — 152 ratings — published 2014 — 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
	Abi of Cyrene 4.22 avg rating — 55 ratings — published 2015 — 4 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
	Secret Promise (Covington Chronicles #1) 3.92 avg rating — 59 ratings — published 2011 — 5 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
	Manuela Blayne (Covington Chronicles #4) 4.09 avg rating — 46 ratings — 4 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
	Travelers in Painted Wagons: On Cohay Creek by Mary Lou Cheatham (Goodreads Author), Sarah Walker Gorrell (Goodreads Author) 4.14 avg rating — 36 ratings — 4 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
	House of Seven: A Novel (Covington Chronicles Book 6) 4.26 avg rating — 35 ratings — 5 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
	Deep From the Heart 4.91 avg rating — 11 ratings — 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
	All Her Dreams of Love 4.73 avg rating — 11 ratings — 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
	The Dream Bucket, Manuela Blayne: Covington Chronicles III and IV really liked it 4.00 avg rating — 10 ratings — 2 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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The Gamble on Love (Winding Roads to Love Book 1)

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Mary Cheatham said: " We all know we'll live till we die, and those of us who read romances expect two people who meet to fall in love with the hope of living their lives in the bliss of togetherness. If we have an idea about the plot, why do we enjoy reading romances? Wh ...more "

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Super Structure: The Key to Unleashing the Power of Story (Bell on Writing)

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“Thessalonians 5:18) Give thanks every day. Make it an exercise. While you glorify God, you will help yourself. You will look on the sunny side of life, you will enjoy your life, and you will help others enjoy their lives. Giving thanks honors God. Also the exercise helps you to be better, feel better, and look better.”
― Mary Lou Cheatham, Do You Know How God Loves You?: Successful Daily Living

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“God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore will not we fear, though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; Though the waters thereof roar and be troubled, though the mountains shake with the swelling thereof. (Psalm 46:1-3)”
― Mary Lou Cheatham, Do You Know How God Loves You?: Successful Daily Living

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“Let every thing that hath breath praise the Lord.”
― Mary Lou Cheatham, Do You Know How God Loves You?: Successful Daily Living

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