When the Tide Ebbs

A Grave Encounter #1

by Kay Chandler

Born out-of-wedlock, Hezekiah (Kiah) Grave assumes he’s the shameful consequence of love gone sour. He and his mother live in squalor while his wealthy father, whom he’s never met, enjoys a life of luxury. When three self-righteous judges from a little country church inform his mother that her kind aren’t welcome in their fellowship, Kiah makes a dual vow to never fall in love or darken the door of another church. However, the vow becomes a hard one to keep when the prettiest girl in the land of cotton—the parson’s daughter—moves to Mississippi and sets her sights on him. When the parson’s car shows up repeatedly at a known prostitute’s house late at night, Kiah faces a dilemma. The thought of the preacher getting away with his little shenanigans infuriates Kiah; yet, revealing the incriminating truth could cause him to lose the only girl he’s ever loved.

341 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 26, 2015

About the author

In 1896, Henry James wrote in The Spoils of Poynton that he gathered 'germs' for his novels, saying most of his writings sprung from a single seed - a floating particle in the stream of talk. I got it! I understood, because as a Southern Fiction writer, I'm a gatherer of seeds also. I was born and reared in the Deep South. I love this land. I love my people. I listen to what they say and what they leave unsaid. It's the unsaid - those tightly woven secrets - that become unraveled in my books. I've been referred to as a Southern Gothic writer, even though my novels take place in the 1930's. I hope you enjoy these romantic Southern Secrets.

Reviews

[Jeanie · Rating 4 out of 5]

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[Rebekah Tidwell · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a great coming of age story with the gospel woven into it. It’s a page-turner. Found myself loving the characters and wondering what will happen next. Highly recommend.

[Susan Lee Thuener · Rating 3 out of 5]

A romance with interesting scenarios

A many faceted story of hard times during the depression years with romance sadness and debilitating disease taking place throughout this story. I recommend it very much.

[Michael Brennan]

My recolllection, was a good read.