Author Leslie Tally

Leslie Tally's debut novel, Safely Kept, is a romantic suspense with a thread of faith woven throughout the storyline. It is set in the South and spans three generations. The book has a somewhat complicated plot inspired by the lives of her grandparents. One of her goals in writing this story was to accurately depict the way a legacy of faith can transcend all elements: time, trappings, and most importantly: human failings.   While Leslie has a gift with the written word, she was also named Mississippi's Teacher of the Year in 2021.   Here is the back cover blurb for Safely Kept: "… Joe and I promised we would talk to no one about it; this is a secret we must take to our graves. Unless it kills us first." Two generations. One family. Countless secrets. Lizzie Beth Thompson longs to preserve her childhood memories with her grandparents. What she doesn't know is that the reality of their love story is far different than her childhood perception allowed. Will she discover the truth about her grandparents' relationship —and how it endured— before time erases them altogether? This breathtaking story reveals a single thread of faith, woven into the tapestry of one family's very messy and, at times criminal, legacy. Safely Kept is available on Amazon in ebook, paperback, and Kindle Unlimited. You can connect with Leslie on her website.