Books in the Nickel Hill series

In the captivating conclusion to the Nickel Hill series, award-winning author Irene Bennett Brown takes readers on a thrilling journey back to 1907.At Nickel Hill Ranch, a joyous wedding celebration takes a dark turn when a stranger arrives, claiming that the land does not legally belong to Jocelyn and Pete Pladson. With unwavering confidence in the legitimacy of their deed, the Pladsons' world is thrown into chaos when the stranger reveals his true identity: Dillard Scott-a man with deep-rooted connections to the ranch as the son of its original owners.As bitter history resurfaces, Dillard and his brothers launch a relentless campaign to force the Pladsons off the land they call their own. But when the brothers resort to a dangerous attempt at ransom, everything Jocelyn and Pete have worked so hard to attain...is but a small price.In the face of imminent danger and ruthless adversaries, one family must summon every ounce of strength and courage to prove the ranch's legal ownership and tirelessly defend the land they treasure-even when they find themselves at crosshairs with hoodlums who will stop at nothing to claim their one true deed.

Somebody's Business, the third in award-winning author Irene Bennett Brown's Nickel Hill Series, explores the clash between old and new ways of life, as well as the importance of maintaining a balance between tradition and innovation in society.Jocelyn Pladson purchases the Skiddy livery stable to assist the widow of its former proprietor. However, the arrival of Maretta Rudd and J.L. Cochran, two city slickers with dubious backgrounds and an obsession with motorcars, poses a challenge. They seek to convert the livery into an automobile company but disregard the continuing need for horses and mules in transportation and farming. J.L. campaigns for a seat on the town council to bolster their plans. Jocelyn opposes him, organizing a Fourth of July celebration to win over voters.Unfortunately, the festivities are cut short by a rampaging dog, and J.L.'s horse race, in which he had wagered a fortune, is canceled. Jocelyn's ward, Rom, proposes a race between his mule and J.L.'s Oldsmobile. J.L. wins, but he becomes incensed and hires hooligans to destroy Jocelyn's livery. However, his scheme fails, and he faces the possibility of prison.