1969

By Stephanie D. Jones

In a quiet farming town where the land holds memory and the seasons mark time, one family is forced to confront the unthinkable.

Jess Barnes has spent his life building something that would last-acres of fertile ground, a respected name, a future for his only son. Work is steady. The land is dependable. And he believes hard effort can fix just about anything.

Until it can't.

Through letters never meant to be read, friendships forged in war, unexpected love, and the quiet resilience of daily work, healing begins in ways neither of them could have planned.

Spanning years of heartbreak, redemption, and enduring love, this sweeping generational novel is a powerful portrait of marriage, legacy, and the kind of faith that survives even the darkest winters.

Because sometimes what we build isn't meant to last forever.

And sometimes what lasts... is what we never saw coming.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GQPS6W4N
• ISBN13: 9798234017987
• Release Date: February 2026
• Publisher: Stephanie Jones
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"