The Swindler's Daughter by Stephenia H. McGee

 

A surprise inheritance. A cache of family secrets. A choice that will change her life forever.

Lillian Doyle has lived her entire high-society life with her widowed mother, believing her father died long ago. But when news arrives that her estranged father only recently passed away--in jail--Lillian is startled to find that the man has left a business and all of his possessions to her, making her a rather unusual heiress.

When she goes to take possession of her father's house in a backwoods Georgia town, the dilapidated structure is already occupied by another woman who claims it was promised to her son, Jonah. In her attempts to untangle the mess, Lillian will discover not only a family she never knew she had but a family business that is more than meets the eye--and has put a target on her back.

To discover the truth and take hold of the independence she's always dreamed of, she'll have to make friends with adversaries and strangers--especially Jonah, the dusty and unrefined cowboy who has secret aspirations of his own.

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About The Author

 Stephenia H. McGee is a multi-published author of stories of faith, hope, and healing set in the Deep South. She lives in Mississippi, where she is a mom of two rambunctious boys, writer, dreamer, and husband spoiler. Her novel The Cedar Key was a 2021 Faith, Hope, and Love Readers’ Choice award winner. A member of the ACFW (American Christian Fiction Writers) and the DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), she loves all things books and history. Stephenia also loves connecting with readers and can often be found having fun with her Faithful Readers Team on Facebook. For more on books and upcoming events and to connect with Stephenia, visit her at www.StepheniaMcGee.com. 

 

My Review

 I enjoyed this read about a spunky girl who has lived her whole life under her mother's thumb. After the surprise death of her, supposedly already deceased, father this young woman is about to sprout her wings.

When she arrives in rural Georgia and goes to her inherited new home, she finds it already occupied, the woman claims her son was promised this home, and your thinking, now what?

Well, as you keep reading this woman plays and important part in Lillian's new life. Although I did find this story to be predictable, there are some twists and turns that make you wonder if all will survive.

I received this book through Net Galley and the Publisher Revell, and was not required to give a positive review.