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Southern Discomfort

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About Southern Discomfort

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Title: Southern Discomfort

By: Ashley Farley

Book 1 of 2: Sandy Island Series

Release Date: August 6, 2024

Publisher: AHF Publishing

Find it: Amazon

Isabelle is haunted by remorse over a past mistake that drastically changed the lives of those closest to her. Apologizing would be a step in the right direction. If only she could muster the courage to say, “I’m sorry.” Her world is turned upside down when her late husband’s will stipulates that she transform their waterfront estate into a bed and breakfast. As the summer’s first guests are due to arrive, Isabelle feels increasingly overwhelmed. Unexpected help arrives in the form of her twenty-four-year-old granddaughter.

Shelby, fresh out of college with no job and too much time spent obsessing over her ex-boyfriend, is sent to the Lowcountry by her exasperated parents. As personalities clash, Isabelle and Shelby discover they are more alike than they realize. Can they set aside their differences to manage the challenges that arrive with their first wave of guests? 

About the Author

USA Today Bestselling Author Ashley Farley writes women fiction from the heart. Her characters are mothers, daughters, sisters, and wives facing real-life challenges. Her stories are set in charming locales and rich with family drama, friendship, and wholesome romance. 

Ashley has always been an avid reader with a penchant for daydreaming. When she lost her brother to a drug overdose in 1999, she turned to writing as a means of grief therapy. After spending years learning the craft of writing, she launched her mid-life career. Writing satisfies a deep-seated need to create, and she feels blessed to lead a fulfilling life as an author. She’s forever indebted to her readers for making that happen. 

 Ashley is a wife of thirty-four years and the mother of two young adults. While she’s lived in Richmond, Virginia for most of her adult life, the salty marshes of the South Carolina Lowcountry hold a special place in her heart, an area she still refers to as home. Through her character-driven narratives, she vividly paints the region’s moss-draped trees, its rich cuisine, and the friendly locals that define its charm. 

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Reviews for Souther Discomfort

Great life lessons in a riveting novel filled with imperfect characters trying to overcome adversities!

Because you’re a fairy godmother or a guardian angel. Whichever magical being you are, we clearly need you.

Lots of family drama, secrets coming to light, and also the most delightful character I’ve read in a long time – Blossom.

Author Ashley Farley writes excellent contemporary women’s fiction. Southern Discomfort is a perfect example as it entails a dysfunctional family, a dispute over a Will, remorse over a terrible decision that drastically changed the lives of three family members, continued disdain for family members, and a granddaughter whose life is out of control sent to live with her Grandmother.

My Thoughts

This is my first Ashley Farley book but it won’t be my last. This story combines Southern charm and relationships. Namely, between a granddaughter and her grandmother. I loved my granny like no other so this was a sweet spot for me. Another top-notch character was Blossom who was always there for Izzy. Check out this book featuring great characters, family dynamics, and sweet Southern charm. 

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