Summer of Deception

Rachel York takes a nanny job at an historic Charleston tea plantation to uncover the truth about her brother’s reported death, but she faces challenges from the guarded and bitter new owner, Luke Barrett, a widowed former Marine with his own burdens. As a mutual connection develops, Rachel's feelings for Luke grow, yet she faces a difficult decision when she discovers potentially troubling secrets about his operations. The story explores themes of love, trust, and deception set against the backdrop of historic Charleston.