When the Dust Settles (East Texas series)

By Tasha J. Gaines

Elomina is a quaint, tight-knit community where the railroads meet new roadways, nestled in the Piney Woods of East Texas. It's a place where everyone knows each other's name, but not necessarily each other's secrets. This agrarian town is home to three friends--Lottie, Cora, and Ethel--each navigating their own personal struggles and moments of triumph. After the recent loss of her husband, Lottie moves to Elomina with her young daughter, seeking a fresh start. But just as she begins to settle into her new life, she discovers she's expecting another child, further complicating her journey. Alongside her is her friend Cora, who is grappling with the reality of growing older without a suitor, wondering if she's destined for a life without marriage or children. As the years pass on her family farm, the weight of loneliness slowly settles in. Ethel, married to Lottie's brother, has long dreamed of becoming a mother. After repeated heartbreak, she begins to resign herself to the possibility that motherhood may never be in her future. Yet, as she faces the painful truth, she is forced to confront what it truly means to let go of a dream. Walk the brick streets of Elomina alongside these three friends. When the Dust Settles is a poignant tale of love, loss, resilience, and the unexpected changes that come with friendship, new beginnings, and the enduring power of hope.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DM6G3GQN
• ISBN13: 9798341358973
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Independently published
• Length: 235 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.5" x 0.6" x 5.5"