Son of a Preacher Man

A Novel

De: Karen M Cox

Narrado por: Blake Lockheart

1959. The long, hot summer bakes the sleepy, Southern town of Orchard Hill. Billy Ray Davenport, an aspiring physician and only son of an indomitable traveling minister, is a young man with a plan that starts with working in a small-town doctor’s office before he begins medical school in the fall. Handsome, principled, and keenly observant, he will lodge with the Millers, the local doctor’s family. But he never bargained for Lizzie Quinlan - a complex, kindred spirit who is beautiful and compassionate, yet scorned by the townsfolk. With her quirky wisdom and a spine of steel hidden beneath an effortless sensuality, Lizzie is about to change Billy Ray’s life - and his heart - forever.

Winner of the 2019 Kentucky Indie Author Project for adult fiction.

©2018 Karen M Cox/Adalia Street Press (P)2021 Karen M Cox/Adalia Street Press

Excellent in every way!

I read this fabulous book back in 2019 when it was released and have been hoping for an audio version. My oh my, Billy Ray’s character is beautifully brought to life with the stellar and swoon worthy performance of Blake Lockhart reading. As mentioned in previous mentions/reviews of this book on Amazon and Goodreads, it is one of my favourite modern variations. I found the audio version even more moving and emotional than just the reading of it. Karen M. Cox created an unforgettable character in Billy Ray. His heart is simply the best. I highly recommend this book and audiobook. Blake Lockhart needs another modern Austen variation to read ASAP!

Smart, Poignant, Timeless, and Heart-pounding love story

Generic chick lit? This is anything but! Everyone knows Lizzie’s bad reputation and won’t let her forget it. But in the summer of 1959, when Billy Ray Davenport, son of preacher, arrives in her small Southern town, they become friends—better than friends—before he heads off to medical school. Told from Billy Ray's POV, with the primary story from 1959-1961, we see how each recognizes the value of the person—and not what society demands.

Originally published as “At the Edge of the Sea,” the male & female protagonists, Lizzie & Billy Ray, have a little too much pride as well as prejudice...and through out the novel, there are little nods to the timeless masterpiece “Pride & Prejudice.” Smart, Poignant, Timeless, and Heart-pounding love story.

I’ve read this many times and am so glad it has finally become an audiobook. Narrator Blake Lockheart’s tone and pacing of Cox’s lyrical, smart prose and his interpretation of the varied characters was perfection. Like I’ve said, this is a favorite read and I had high hopes for the audiobook. Was not disappointed! Easy to recommend.

Charming romance!💜

I really loved this warm heartfelt second chance romance. This was an incredible story that really touched my heart & soul. Small town gossip, family issues and true love, this story has it all.
Moreover, this story was performed brilliantly by Blake Lockheart, who’s voice is smooth, swoon worthy and absolutely perfect for these characters. Everyone needs a Billy Ray in their lives. This is my first story by this author and I’m looking forward to more.
This book had me from the beginning and ends with an HEA.
I highly recommend this book.

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