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When I first started writing A Place to Belong, I thought it was all about Sammy and Jake’s love story. And yes—their journey is one I love deeply.

But then the Bridge Ladies showed up: Glory, Ethel Sue, Nelda, and Lora.

A group of lifelong Southern friends, full of sass, wisdom, and warm-hearted mischief. They meet every week to play cards, sip sweet tea, and hand out just the right mix of humor and soul-stirring advice. And once they walked into the story? They stole every single scene.

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I don’t know about you, but I didn’t grow up as a bookworm.

Years ago, we were living in a tiny West Texas town with not much to do. I was homeschooling both my kiddos, and let’s just say—library days were the highlight.

They’d pick out their favorites, and I’d wander the Women and Christian fiction aisles, hoping something would catch my eye. That’s when I fell in love with Debbie Macomber, Lori Wick, and the Love Finds You series… they were my sweet, hope-filled escapes during that season....