Roslyn Trilogy

Latisha Walker Adams is a young married woman, settled in a new home and her long-sought-after career. She's earned her DVM and treats small animals at a veterinary clinic in nearby Oxford, Mississippi. The parting words of her estranged mother haunt her: "You might want to check your DNA" causing her much unhappiness. Is it true, or did Angel Forrester throw those words at her in spite? Is LaMont her father? Beyond that is her beloved Gran, Rose Walker, really her grandmother? With the help of her established community: Liz, Gran, Cindy, Maddie, and other trusted members of her Roslyn circle, Tish balances work, a new marriage, and her search for the truth about Angel. Tish continues to find comfort in the small things of life, especially The Room, a natural space in the pine woods near her home and the former residence of her Aunt Liz's former mentor Brother Paul. Tish's resilience, fostered by her loving circle of family, friends, and the listening ear of a caring therapist helps her journey through deep feelings of abandonment and what she names as her "lack of pedigree."

Belonging, the second novel in the Roslyn Trilogy, follows Latisha "Tish" Walker as she returns home after three semesters at Yale, having left her law studies behind to search for the mother she never knew. Raised by her loving grandmother, Rose, and supported by a tight-knit community, Tish had never questioned where she belonged-until a Thanksgiving visit with a classmate's privileged family stirred feelings of rejection and identity confusion. Her journey leads her to Tunica Resorts, a nearby casino town, where answers bring more heartbreak than closure. Back in Roslyn, she finds healing through unexpected friendships, a job at a local vet clinic, and a rediscovered love for storytelling. As Tish navigates questions of family, faith, and self-worth, a deepening bond with Grant-the classmate who first sparked her soul-searching-brings hope for the future. Belonging is a heartfelt coming-of-age story about identity, acceptance, and finding your place in the world.

In a small Mississippi town, Elizabeth Manley, a respected young wife and mother, grapples with the shadows of her past and a hidden secret that has haunted her for years. Her life takes an unexpected turn when she befriends an elderly woman facing her final days, offering her a place in her home, together, with the warmth of small newly-formed group of friends. They experience the healing power of community and learn how to embrace freedom in life while facing the inevitability of death with dignity.