Dorey Whittaker

Hope Returns Dorey Whittaker

The residents of Jefferson, Georgia are still reeling from the outcome of the Miller murder trial. Shocking revelations are not the norm in this quiet little Southern town. News about both Lisa Miller and the despised outsider, Prosecutor Gordon, continue to fill the daily papers, keeping everyone hungry for the newest tidbit. Life is far from normal, and more than a few seem to like it that way. With her trial over, love finally comes to Lisa Miller. She must decide if she has the courage to accept Ben's love or let her fear of being hurt again consume her. Meanwhile, her daughter Hope finds herself on a curve towards disaster-unless she can find the courage to stand her ground with those who wish to control her. Both Lisa and Hope must be brave and yet vulnerable if they are ever to become the strong women they were created to be. Readers are sure to love the characters, identify with their struggles, and celebrate in the hope of forgiveness-without excusing the behavior or remaining a victim.