Nestled deep within the Smoky Mountains, Cades Cove stands as both a sanctuary and a battleground; a place where nature's beauty and human resilience intertwine.

As John and his wife, Lurena, build their homestead, they face unforgiving winters, fires and the slow encroachment of a changing world. Through heartbreak and triumph, John becomes a pillar of the Cove, his legacy woven into the very land he fought to tame.

Dianna Aubin enjoys reading, hiking, gardening, travelling, writing, playing video games with her husband and playing with her two little cats.