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Christmas Hemming, a newly freed slave, lived to be 110 years old. In 1885, he used cash to purchase 640 acres of land in North Florida (Suwannee County). Hear about his incredible journey and how his decedents have lived and worked his homestead for more than a century. The author, Pat Hines, is Christmas’ great-great-great-granddaughter. She is on record in Florida as having the only African-American Century Old Pioneer Farm.

FEELING LOST IN THE MORTGAGE MAZE? Many dream of owning a home but are baffled by the complexity of mortgages. Or perhaps you're looking to reduce that hefty mortgage payment but don't know where to start. You’re not alone. The world of mortgages, with its flood of financial jargon and seemingly endless options, can feel overwhelming. But it's not just about numbers—it's about crafting the life and security you've always desired.

Brynlee Bourge wants nothing more than to spend her days among the books of Misty Hollow’s library. When her best friend coerces her into attending a Christmas fundraiser dinner with her, she says yes. All the male attention leaves her feeling like Cinderella at the ball right down to the running from the party. Only this time it isn’t because of a ticking clock. Someone paid her too much attention and she fled.