A Grovers Mill Love Story by Charlene Ramirez Premise: ""A Grovers Mill Love Story"" is a journey of faith and love that begins in Grace Sumtner's life in the summer of 1941 when she meets a young stranger who comes to her small town. Their's is a love story which endures the perils of war and the test of time. Brief Synopsis: (on the back cover) ""A Grovers Mill Love Story"" is a journey of faith and love. Grace Sumtner was born and raised in the small town of Grovers Mill, where nothing ever changes, at least not until the summer of 1941. Life would change for her when one young man, Billy Baker, arrived to Grovers Mill. Their story evolves in a simple time, in a small town, which highlights rural life in America, tracing the changes the following decades have not only in their lives, but in America as well. The wholesomeness of life, the joy of raising a daughter, and of enduring life's trials and tragedies are part of their compelling love story, inspiring each of us, while teaching us that even life's tragedies have a greater purpose. Full Synopsis: (additional for promotional purposes if needed) Grace Sumtner was born and raised in the small town of Grovers Mill, where nothing ever changes, at least not until the summer of 1941. That would all change when one young man, Billy Baker, would arrive in Grovers Mill. Grace comes from a strict Christian home, and Billy from a tragic past. Billy's job brings him to Grovers Mill where for the first time in his life, he finds a home at the boarding house of Mrs. Gibbons. Just when their love seems to be unfolding, the news of Pearl Harbor arrives and changes everyone's lives. Billy is determined to do his duty, even if it means leaving Grace. He is sent to the Pacific to fight the Japanese, where he is impacted by death all around. His memories of Grace are what keep him going, and their love survives even the injuries of war. However the tragedy of war makes its impact on him. Their story evolves in a simple time, in a small town, which highlights the rural life in America, tracing the changes that the following decades have not only in their lives, but in America as well. The wholesomeness of life, the joy of raising a daughter, and of enduring life's trials and tragedies are part of their compelling love story. The strength that sees Grace through it all will impact Billy, as well as their daughter Susan. Her strength will be required to get them through the darkest of hours, inspiring us all as readers, while teaching us that even life's tragedies have a greater purpose.