{"product_id":"the-interlude-9780998506364","title":"The Interlude","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Interlude by Lin Stepp\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA contemporary Christian romance novel set against the backdrop of the Smoky Mountains, \u003cem\u003eThe Interlude\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of Mallory Wingate, a young woman pushed to her breaking point by work pressures and heartache. Following doctor's orders, she retreats to her grandparents' resort in the mountains to heal and recover.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStory Overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMallory's journey to healing begins with an unexpected encounter on a flight home. Lucas James, a professional golfer returning from a tournament, shares the flight and sparks an engaging conversation that makes Mallory feel alive again. Neither expects to see the other again, but fate has different plans when Lucas turns out to work at The Millhouse Resort—the very place owned by Mallory's grandparents.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucas carries his own emotional baggage from his past marriage to Cecily, making him wary of getting involved with anyone facing emotional struggles. As Mallory settles into the resort for her recovery period, both must navigate their growing attraction while dealing with their respective pasts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThemes and Setting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis clean romance explores themes of healing, second chances, and emotional recovery within a small-town mountain resort setting. The Smoky Mountains provide a peaceful backdrop for Mallory's journey toward wellness, while the family-owned resort atmosphere adds warmth and community to the narrative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout Author Lin Stepp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDr. Lin Stepp is a New York Times, USA Today, and Publishers Weekly Best-selling international author. A native Tennessean, she also works as both a businesswoman and an educator. Although not actively teaching now, she is still on adjunct faculty at Tusculum College, where she taught research and a variety of psychology and counseling courses for almost twenty years. Her business background includes over twenty-five years in marketing, sales, production art, and regional publishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePublished by Mountain Hill Press in April 2019, this paperback edition offers readers an inspirational fiction experience that combines faith-based values with compelling romantic storytelling. Perfect for fans of clean Christian romance and women's contemporary fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mountain Hill Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680818598162,"sku":"9780998506364","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_9da272c4-ddbe-4df5-8635-222962541bd3.jpg?v=1733943045","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-interlude-9780998506364","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}