Set against the pristine quail plantations of South Georgia, this richly told Southern saga explores family, loyalty, love, and land over the course of decades. When Luke Johnson and his mother are abandoned by his alcoholic father, they are taken in by the Parker family, wealthy landowners in the Red Hills region. Immersed in the rhythms of plantation life, Luke comes of age in an unspoiled world that shapes his values and sense of belonging.

As Luke grows closer to the Parkers, a forbidden romantic attraction to their daughter threatens the stability of the life he has come to cherish. Tensions deepen when billionaire investors seek to develop the land, forcing Luke and patriarch Angus Parker into a shared fight to protect the plantation. Luke’s resolve is tested when an unexpected personal connection complicates the battle, challenging his convictions and the future of the land he loves.

• Genre: Southern fiction / family saga
• Setting: Red Hills region, South Georgia quail plantation
• Themes: Family bonds, coming of age, romance, land conservation
• Formats Available: Softback or Hardback