Luella's world is crumbling. With her father gravely ill, the future of their family business, Key and Sons, hangs in the balance. But despite her passion and dedication, her father refuses to leave the company in her hands—for the sole reason that she is a woman. What Luella doesn't know is that her father's final decision involves a shocking twist, one that will force her into an impossible situation. Pressley Wright arrives in St. Joseph, Missouri, expecting to secure a business deal that will finally put him on solid ground. But when the owner reveals his startling terms—marry his daughter or the deal is off—Luella refuses and Pressley’s plans fall apart. An unexpected accident leaves Luella unable to work, and Pressley finds himself stepping into the company he thought he had given up. As they navigate her father’s illness, Luella’s injury, and their uneasy partnership, sparks begin to fly. Forced into close quarters, they strike a bargain of their own. But in a world full of broken promises and uncertain futures, can they find a way to trust each other—and maybe even fall in love?
Author
Allison Wells is an author, wife, and mother who is also a logophile (a lover of words). The desire to write came early for Allison. After graduating from Clemson, Allison became a newspaper reporter. Tired of constantly writing bad news, she began writing novels. Now, Allison writes for regional publications and enjoys writing southern novels with elements of faith. In her writing, Allison feels led to bring an element of reality to her readers. She recognizes that living a Christian life does not mean everything is rosy all the time, and she wants to represent that with her writing, while still wrapping things up with a happy ending. Allison's motto is Life is Short, Eat the Oreos.
