To Dance Once More
(2011)(The first book in the Hope of the South series)
A novel by Sherri Wilson Johnson
Stripped of her future, will she concede or fight?
If you like a little sass in your heroine or you can identify with the love-hate relationship we all have with Scarlett O'Hara, then you're going to love this book. If you're not looking for a perfect heroine or hero, then you've found what you're looking for in To Dance Once More. Lydia Barrington may have a lot to learn, but learn she does.
Debutante Lydia Barrington lives a carefree, protected existence on Live Oaks Plantation in Florida. While her sisters happily prepare for their traditional roles as women and talk of courting, Lydia dreams of adventure and independence. She counts the days until she can leave home to explore the world, to dance with cultured gentlemen, to explore politics and art, to leave behind the confining expectations of her family and community - and her God. Even her friendship with handsome Hamilton Scarbrough isn't enough to hold her back... until they dance, and her heart considers love.
Confused by her heart's betrayal, Lydia struggles to gain her independence. Then she overhears a private conversation about a business deal that has everything to do with her future. Now she's faced with the biggest decision of her life - to concede or to fight. Either choice will require great sacrifice... and, perhaps, countless rewards. In an attempt to escape her imminent destiny, Lydia scrambles to find a solution - at all costs. Amidst the trials that follow, as Lydia runs out of time, she learns the meaning of sacrifice, forgiveness, hope and faith.
Will she ever experience the freedom she's so longed for, or will her desires change in light of her circumstances? Will she ever be able TO DANCE ONCE MORE?
Romance. Scandal. Desperation. Hope.
Genre: Inspirational
If you like a little sass in your heroine or you can identify with the love-hate relationship we all have with Scarlett O'Hara, then you're going to love this book. If you're not looking for a perfect heroine or hero, then you've found what you're looking for in To Dance Once More. Lydia Barrington may have a lot to learn, but learn she does.
Debutante Lydia Barrington lives a carefree, protected existence on Live Oaks Plantation in Florida. While her sisters happily prepare for their traditional roles as women and talk of courting, Lydia dreams of adventure and independence. She counts the days until she can leave home to explore the world, to dance with cultured gentlemen, to explore politics and art, to leave behind the confining expectations of her family and community - and her God. Even her friendship with handsome Hamilton Scarbrough isn't enough to hold her back... until they dance, and her heart considers love.
Confused by her heart's betrayal, Lydia struggles to gain her independence. Then she overhears a private conversation about a business deal that has everything to do with her future. Now she's faced with the biggest decision of her life - to concede or to fight. Either choice will require great sacrifice... and, perhaps, countless rewards. In an attempt to escape her imminent destiny, Lydia scrambles to find a solution - at all costs. Amidst the trials that follow, as Lydia runs out of time, she learns the meaning of sacrifice, forgiveness, hope and faith.
Will she ever experience the freedom she's so longed for, or will her desires change in light of her circumstances? Will she ever be able TO DANCE ONCE MORE?
Romance. Scandal. Desperation. Hope.
Genre: Inspirational
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