The Scent of Rain and Lightning

Author: Nancy Pickard

Engrossing, lyrical, and suspenseful, The Scent of Rain and Lightning captures the essence of small-town America—its heartfelt intimacy and its darkest secrets—where through struggle and hardship people still dare to hope for a better future. For Jody Linder, maybe even love.One beautiful summer afternoon, from her bedroom window on the second floor, Jody Linder is unnerve….Read More

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