Persimmon Hollow Novels

"I wish you could go into an orange grove when the oranges are ripe. It is a beautiful sight."
- Lucy Mead Parce, October 1878
Source: "The Parce Letters, Voices From the Past"


3-D covers of 5 books in the Persimmon Hollow Legacy series
Escape to frontier Florida in these wholesome Catholic historical novels.

Persimmon Hollow Legacy Series

    Step back in time to a wild frontier where faith, family, and love pave the way.

    Welcome to Persimmon Hollow, a fictional pioneer town carved from the untamed wilderness of 19th-century Florida. In an era when the Sunshine State still resembled the rugged Wild West, this resilient community is filled with strong-willed men and women searching for deeper truths and lasting love amid a beautiful but unforgiving landscape.

    Blending sweet historical romance with intergenerational family dynamics, each novel and novella in this award-winning series follows a heartfelt courtship set against the backdrop of frontier adventure.

    If you love inspirational fiction, sweet historical courtships and the triumphs of pioneer life, you'll feel right at home in Persimmon Hollow.

    Reader Note: Each book in this series can be enjoyed as a standalone novel or read in chronological order.

  • At Home in Persimmon Hollow (Book 1): Convent-raised and devout, Agnes is running from her past when she unexpectedly discovers her future. But when a new path opens before her, will she have the courage to take it?

  • Stitching a Life in Persimmon Hollow (Book 2) - Young seamstress Josefa Gomez dreams of riches and a grander life, but the rugged frontier uncovers a much greater truth. Will she embrace what truly matters?

  • Growing A Family in Persimmon Hollow (Book 3) -  🏆 Winner: 2nd Place for Adult Fiction Book Series, 2026 CMA Book Awards. Worlds collide when the cultured and refined Penelope Gold is banished to the wild frontier. Will her temporary exile turn into a forever home?

Photo of Growing A Family in Persimmon Hollow book cover and text about the 2026 CMA Book Award it won

  • Trust in Love (Novella 1) -  When two immigrants cross paths while working at Persimmon Hollow’s grandest hotel, they are given a chance at hope and healing. Will they open their hearts to love?

  • Circle of Light, A Persimmon Hollow Christmas Novella (Novella 2) - Struggling to bloom where she is planted, a semi-invalid young woman struggles with the hardships of the frontier. But with the power of faith, family, a tight-knit community and a special young man, she just might find a way to thrive.

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