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    Georgia
    Georgia
    Georgia
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    Georgia

    By Stephanie Payne Hurt

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    The women of Magnolia Hill have always been strong, but the new generation has to face many trials and one will bring her to her knees. One man will keep her from leaving behind her heritage when disaster strikes. Magnolia Hill will never be the same again...
    Georgia Tyler is strong-willed and full of passion. When her father insists she marries Robert, a man she despises, she makes a hasty decision that will change her whole world. But two disasters sweep through Magnolia Hill, causing her to do something she never thought she'd have to do...
    Edward Crandall is the best horse trainer around and Magnolia Hill has always been his dream job. But Georgia Tyler makes his life miserable. Then when she comes to him desperate for his help, he takes a step he never thought he'd take. Their future is set in that one moment, but others have different plans.
    This is the last of the Women of Magnolia Hill books.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherStephanie Payne Hurt
    Release dateAug 31, 2018
    ISBN9780463301739
    Georgia
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    Stephanie Payne Hurt

    Stephanie Payne Hurt has been writing stories since she was a teenager, but only started publishing her work in 2012, 30 years later. The romance genre drew her in at an early age. Since 2012 she's published over 35 Romance novels/novellas.Stephanie is a busy lady. She's a Children's Minister, Accountant, wife, and mother along with a blogger and writer, along with starting a publishing service called Horseshoe Publishing alongside her publisher. It's been an exciting ride and she looks forward to what the future holds for her writing.Currently, she writes romance ranging from Christian, Contemporary, Suspense and Cowboy. Her work is available at many online retailers, on her website, and in a bookstore in Zebulon, Georgia near her home.Come by and visit her at http://www.stephaniehurtauthor.com/ and subscribe to get updates and release dates, also her monthly newsletter!

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      Book preview

      Georgia - Stephanie Payne Hurt

      Book 4 of the Women of Magnolia Hill Saga

      Georgia

      By

      Stephanie Payne Hurt

      Georgia©2018 Stephanie Payne Hurt

      Women of Magnolia Hill Saga

      Smashword Edition

      Horseshoe Publishing

      Cover Designer: Kaleigh Payne

      Any person mentioned in this book is not based on any person, living or nonliving.

      This book is a work of fiction. This book may not be reproduced, transmitted, or stored in whole or in part by any means, including graphic, electronic, or mechanical without the express written consent of the publisher.

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      Chapter 1

      Georgia Tyler started her life on a frozen morning just before dawn. She let out a wail that told all around she was a strong young lady. But Georgia was stronger than any of them would ever know. Georgia Tyler would prove to everyone that she was the strongest of the women of Magnolia Hill.

      The women of Magnolia Hill had always been strong enough to weather any storm. They saw their families through death, drought and the many hardships of running a farm. Georgia was no different from the women that had come before her. Even at the young age of five, she stood up for what she believed in. Living in Georgia during the early 1900’s held its own problems, but the love of family kept them together.

      As Georgia grew up, she gained a personality that rivaled any of the men in her family. William taught her how to train the horses, starting her out when she turned twelve. By the time she was fifteen, she could walk rounds around the other men in the stables. She didn’t have time for the frivolities of being a teenage girl. Her friends from school were going to cotillions and such, but not Georgia. The townspeople called her a tomboy.

      William and Lily made sure that Georgia received a good education and she graduated at the top of her class. But all Georgia wanted to do was raise horses and train them. She worked from sunup to sundown. William hired on a new foreman, Edward Crandall, the summer after Georgia graduated from school.

      Georgia wasn’t happy with the decision and refused to listen to him. William tried to explain that the men wanted a man to boss them around, not a woman. That only made Georgia despise the new foreman that much more. It didn’t help when he was as good if not better than Georgia at training.

      One night, just a month after Edward started at Magnolia Hill, Georgia had gone out riding and came in just after dark. She knew the trails around the farm like the back of her hand, but Edward didn’t like her being out after dark. He met her at the gate. When he grasped the reins, Georgia pulled them back.

      Georgia, it’s too late for a lady to be out riding the trails. It’s dangerous. Edward said as he pulled the reins again, this time keeping them in his hands.

      Look here, I know those trails, have since I was little. And on top of that, you don’t tell me what to do. Georgia climbed down from the horse, not looking toward Edward as she pulled at the reins, trying to get them from the man that had made her life miserable.

      Edward pulled the reins out of her hands, then started toward the stall. Your father was looking for you a little while ago. I’ll take care of Shadow.

      That’s alright, I’ll take care of my own horse. Georgia started to pull the reins away again, but this time Edward held steady.

      Why are you so stubborn? Edward said, moving to stand in front of her, still holding the reins.

      I’m not stubborn, you’re just a busy body. Georgia said in a huff. She didn’t want to look up at him because when she looked into his blue eyes, something inside of her did flips and it made her feel unsteady on her feet. So, she decided to stare at the toes of her riding boots.

      Yes, you are stubborn as a mule. Your father told me that you were, but I didn’t believe him. Listen, I’m not your enemy. Edward’s voice softened on the last sentence.

      Did I say you were my enemy? I think not. This time she made the mistake of looking up into his eyes. That was it, she was lost. She’d have to remember that with this man, everything was on the line and her heart might get hurt in the process. She had to protect it with all she had.

      Edward moved closer but stayed far enough away for propriety. You didn’t have to say it, it’s written all over your face and in your actions. I know that you thought you should be the foreman, but as a woman, you’re not strong enough to handle some of the things that are required to manage the stables.

      Georgia’s face turned red with anger as she put her hands on her hips. So, you think I’m not strong enough to handle the job. Give me a chance to show you that I am. You’ll find out that I’m not the weak female you think I am. I come from a long line of strong women and none of us have ever let being a female get in the way of what we want.

      He began to shake his head and raised his hands in front of him. I will not be responsible for you getting hurt. Your father would never forgive me.

      I’ll show both of you that I can handle the job. Georgia said as she walked into the stall with Shadow. Edward followed her, leaning in the doorway. She reached up to light the lantern over her head.

      Why do you have to prove anything? This isn’t a race. Edward watched Georgia as she removed the saddle, turning to place it on the hay beside her.

      For a long moment, Georgia brushed her horse, ignoring Edward’s question. She knew that there might be some aspects of the job that might be hard for her, but she was determined to show all of them that she was more than capable of overcoming the hurdles.

      I don’t need to prove anything, the work I’ve done so far should be proof enough. Georgia said, never looking up at the infuriating man standing in the doorway.

      Edward raised his hands in frustration. He turned to walk back up the walkway to check the horses at the other end of the barn. The young woman was the most exasperating female he’d ever met and the most beautiful. He lost his temper every time he was around her and deep inside, he knew it was because he’d begun to like her. William wanted him to get to know Georgia and try to bring her out of the tomboy tendencies, but he was afraid it would take more than him. Georgia was a woman with a strong will and a mind of her own.

      Chapter 2

      At breakfast a couple of days after her evening ride, Georgia sat, listening to her parents discuss the town dance. She didn’t want to go but knew there was no way she’d be able to talk her parents into letting her stay home. Georgia took a sip of her coffee, then stood up.

      I need to get down to the stables. Georgia said, excusing herself.

      William, her father, stopped her. Georgia, I do hope you’re not getting in Edwards way. He has a job to do.

      "If he’s having a problem doing his job, I’d be more than happy to

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