Set against the backdrop of social change in the South, Summers of France is the poignant coming-of-age tale of a girl who learns the hard lessons about life, love and herself. Lucy Frances Ridley anad Steve Marshall, two golden young people who, through birth, privilege and social standing, had bright futures before them. Their brief summer romances changes their lives and dreams forever.

A collection of Christian devotionals, this book is designed to help the bride-to-be keep her perspective and sanity during the tumultuous weeks of wedding planning. In thirteen chapters filled with spiritual and practical application, Amy Hayes encourages brides to be a blessing to those around them and to glorify God throughout the period of life we call engagement. The Bible-based devotionals in this book provide a pleasant oasis for the busy bride, refreshing her in graciousness and godliness as she travels the exciting journey toward her wedding day.

The foreword and the chapters contained in this volume are excerpted from the larger work "All Things Are Ready: A Bride's Complete Christian Wedding Planner" (Doorposts Publishing, 2012).