Roy Summerall is finally just where he feels he needs to be; back home ministering to the people he knows and loves. He's a country boy in every sense of the word and knows the country people and their needs in this small South Carolina town. But his world is shaken when the Bishop calls and tells him that he has recommended him as rector of St. Michael's in Charleston, a much larger church in a much larger city. Roy's not sure this will be a good fit, but relies on God to make the decision.

As a young boy, Roy and his brother spent several summers with their aunt who lived in Charleston. There he met Lish and Anne Brumley and their cousin Della. Becoming the rector of St. Michael's brings the three women back into his life and brings their trials and everyday tribulations to his attention. But that's the kind of minister he is, one who wants to help people with the real everyday problems in their lives.

As Lish begins to suffer severe postpartum depression after the birth of her third child, Della and Anne bear most of the burden of helping her. Lish's husband, a research professor at MUSC, doesn't want to believe that this is going on and is not much support in the crisis. He's far too career- and appearance-focused and not very family focused.

Observe how Lish battles back from the edge of destruction as her cousins strive to help her. See how Della finds that she has everything she ever really wanted right at her fingertips. Discover how Anne learns that she really did hear from God in the bell tower that day He told her to "stay and wait" for the right man to come along. LOVE, CHARLESTON is a masterfully woven story depicting the changes we go through in life and how those changes shape and mold who we really are. This is a heart-warming and inspirational story you won't put down.

Book Summary

"Stay and wait." Anne Brumley heard these words years ago in the bell tower at Saint Michael's Church in Charleston. She's certain they were from God and has been waiting for true love ever since. But her sister, Della, and their cousin, Alicia, have their doubts. Could Anne have misunderstood His calling?

Saint Michael's new rector may be the answer to Anne's prayers. Good-old-boy and widower Roy Summerall can't believe he's been called to pastor such an historical and a decidedly rich congregation. He can't possibly measure up to their expectations.

It will take a miracle of extraordinary love to provide a happy ending for each of these four Charleston friends.