Orchard of Hope

Set in 1964, this coming-of-age story follows 14-year-old Jocie Brooke during a transformative summer in Holly County, Kentucky, marked by personal and community changes. As a new Black family moves into town, Jocie forms an unlikely friendship that challenges societal norms and sparks significant unrest. The novel explores themes of love, fear, forgiveness, and understanding, highlighting how these events impact Jocie and her community forever.