Lily — Stephanie Payne Hurt

Lily looked back at Magnolia Hill. With a broad smile, her gaze took in every aspect, the columns that graced the front of the house, the tall windows that looked out over the grounds and her favorite spot, the old magnolia tree in the side yard.
“I'll carry this picture in my heart. Magnolia Hill will always be my home, but now I'm off to my grand adventure.” She watched the house until it disappeared behind the trees. This place was the only home she knew and as she turned back forward, she took a deep breath.
Today, Lily would start her new life, away from Magnolia Hill. One day she'd return and things would be changed forever for her and Magnolia Hill…

Lily Raleigh never dreamed that one day she'd leave her beloved Magnolia Hill. Then when William Tyler, a young school superintendent offers her the job of teaching in Nevada, she accepts. The moment she steps off the train in the dusty, gold rush town in Nevada, she rethinks her decision. With William by her side, she pushes forward. Their relationship blossoms into something special. Then tragedy strikes at Magnolia Hill, sending Lily back home. She feels life will never be the same for her, but William plans on setting things back right.