When Smoke Rises - Hardcover

by Stephanie Tarver (Author)

For 12 years, no one ever suspected what secrets Hope was hiding.

In her debut Novel, Stephanie showcases her writing talents to deliver a heartfelt, traumatic coming of age literary work that will leave you wanting more.

Hope Everly was young and beautiful. She seemed to have it all, until a brutal murder stole her fianc? away and left her to battle depression and social anxiety. Someone is stalking her and despite living in the small, historic town of Selma, Hope kept her secrets well hidden. With rumors and suspicions swirling, Hope must now fight for her dignity and self-preservation while raising a beautiful, gifted child and finding her own redemption.

In, When Smoke Rises, readers will follow Hope as she rises out of the ashes of poverty and sorrow to become a resilient and successful executive. But who is after her? That part is still a mystery. Will Hope find the courage to answer the questions that linger in the shadows, or will she come face to face with her greatest fears?