The Heart of the Hills

"The Heart of the Hills" by John Fox, Jr. is a story set in the Kentucky mountains during a time of change, where old family anger and budding love collide. We meet Jason Hawn and Mavis Honeycutt, young cousins whose families have been fighting for generations. Their lives are shaped by this feud, and their connection grows amid the tension and danger. When a simple fishing trip brings family secrets to the surface, it stirs up the past and draws them even closer, highlighting the dangers of their families' ancient conflict and new threats from those eager to take their land. Jason struggles with his identity as he tries to discover ways he is able to navigate who he is while balancing the expectations of his world.