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Promise to Prosper
Fern Henry has always pictured herself living in a better place, somewhere far away from her family’s rustic cabin in the middle of the Smoky Mountains. She won’t accept a future full of struggles, farming, and raising babies. Not when her Great-Aunt Helen’s letters promise so much more.
Fern daydreams of mingling with society’s elite, being pampered by servants who take care of her every need, and dressing lavishly from a wardrobe full of gowns and expensive jewelry. Not to mention the opportunity to snag an affluent suitor.
Now that she’s eighteen and considered a full-grown woman, she’s determined to move to St. Louis and pursue her destiny.
Cyrus Quincy is in love with Fern and has been for as long as he can remember. They grew up together in Cades Cove. Most folks believe her to be conceited; she’s too proper and despises getting her hands dirty. But he’s seen all the way to her heart and knows she’s the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with.
He’s willing to do anything to keep Fern from leaving and refuses to let go of the hope that somewhere deep down inside she has feelings for him, too.
Fern tries to avoid Cyrus, doing her best to stay focused on her new life outside of the cove. But fate brings the unexpected, and her great-aunt’s promise to prosper soon takes on a whole new meaning.
Fern daydreams of mingling with society’s elite, being pampered by servants who take care of her every need, and dressing lavishly from a wardrobe full of gowns and expensive jewelry. Not to mention the opportunity to snag an affluent suitor.
Now that she’s eighteen and considered a full-grown woman, she’s determined to move to St. Louis and pursue her destiny.
Cyrus Quincy is in love with Fern and has been for as long as he can remember. They grew up together in Cades Cove. Most folks believe her to be conceited; she’s too proper and despises getting her hands dirty. But he’s seen all the way to her heart and knows she’s the woman he wants to spend the rest of his life with.
He’s willing to do anything to keep Fern from leaving and refuses to let go of the hope that somewhere deep down inside she has feelings for him, too.
Fern tries to avoid Cyrus, doing her best to stay focused on her new life outside of the cove. But fate brings the unexpected, and her great-aunt’s promise to prosper soon takes on a whole new meaning.
375 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2021
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About the author
Jeanne Hardt
38 books84 followersJeanne Hardt has always been involved in the creative arts in one form or fashion.
In November of 2010, a dream inspired her to write her first novel. Having moved from the Northwest to the South in the mid-nineties, she was drawn to Southern history.
Though she moved to Tennessee to pursue a career in music and acting, once she set her hands on the computer keyboard, she discovered her true passion and hasn’t stopped writing since.
Her stories are far from typical romances, though she promises a happy ending. She’s recently branched out into other genres, including young adult and contemporary women’s fiction. However, her true writing passion will always remain with historical fiction.
She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband, their little dog, Jax, and a multitude of dreams.
In November of 2010, a dream inspired her to write her first novel. Having moved from the Northwest to the South in the mid-nineties, she was drawn to Southern history.
Though she moved to Tennessee to pursue a career in music and acting, once she set her hands on the computer keyboard, she discovered her true passion and hasn’t stopped writing since.
Her stories are far from typical romances, though she promises a happy ending. She’s recently branched out into other genres, including young adult and contemporary women’s fiction. However, her true writing passion will always remain with historical fiction.
She currently lives in Tennessee with her husband, their little dog, Jax, and a multitude of dreams.
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September 4, 2023
Love it!
I like following the story of this family through the generations and wish there was more in the series. It's kind of hard to keep up with all the long list characters, but that's to be expected with the series cover multiple generations.
I like following the story of this family through the generations and wish there was more in the series. It's kind of hard to keep up with all the long list characters, but that's to be expected with the series cover multiple generations.
March 4, 2022
Great book
July 12, 2023
Great book
Good and fast paced. Highly recommend. No swearing and innocent. Refreshing read. On to next in series. Hope it's ad good as first two.
Good and fast paced. Highly recommend. No swearing and innocent. Refreshing read. On to next in series. Hope it's ad good as first two.
March 23, 2022
Another great story about Cades Cove
I love everything about this author; she pays so much attention to details to make you feel like you are right there in the story!! Keep up the good work, my dear sweet author friend! 😊
I love everything about this author; she pays so much attention to details to make you feel like you are right there in the story!! Keep up the good work, my dear sweet author friend! 😊
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