HAYDEN MANOR A CENTURY OF HIDDEN SECRETS

A Manor With More Than One Past

A violent storm leaves a handful of survivors on unfamiliar shores. They build a settlement, raise families, and guard the stories they brought with them. A century later, the house at the heart of Hayden Ridge stands empty, its grand rooms holding traces of lives no one speaks of openly.

When Alvina Holloway becomes the unexpected owner of Hayden Manor, she sees the chance to begin again. Restoring the house draws her into its history and brings her face to face with Edwin André, a man whose connection to the property runs deeper than she knows. In Hayden Manor: A Century of Hidden Secrets, Susan Kay Box Brunner tells a story of buried truths, second chances, and the family they find together.

About The Author

Susan Kay Box Brunner

Susan Kay Box Brunner is an award-winning author, motivational speaker, workshop leader, and radio personality. Her writing spans historical fiction, romance, nonfiction, reference books, and short stories. Her creative work has received honors including Best in Show, Honorable Mention, and Outstanding, and has been displayed in Frankfurt, New York City, and Ohio.

In Hayden Manor: A Century of Hidden Secrets, Susan takes readers from a perilous voyage in 1822 to a growing community in 1925. Through hardship, guarded histories, and unexpected bonds, she writes about the courage it takes to build a life and the hope that helps people carry on. Across her books and public work, Susan brings that same interest in faith, love, and human connection to the stories she shares.

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A House Built on Stories Left Untold

In 1822, a storm drives the battered Xioux toward an unfamiliar shore. The survivors name their new settlement Hayden Ridge and work to make it a home. As families take root, so do stories they would rather keep to themselves. Decades later, the grand house built there stands empty, its former life visible only in faded rooms and half-told accounts.

Then Alvina Holloway arrives with a deed to Hayden Manor and a past she cannot safely return to. She intends to restore the neglected estate, but a chance meeting on its grounds raises questions about who once lived there and who still has a claim to it. In Hayden Manor: A Century of Hidden Secrets, a new beginning opens the door to a history Alvina never expected to share.

Testimonials

What Readers Are Saying About Hayden Manor

“I was drawn in by Alvina’s arrival at the manor and stayed for the people she meets there. The house has such a strong presence in the story, and its history gives every new connection more meaning.”

Sarah Mitchell Faith-Based Reader

“The opening voyage caught my attention, but it was Alvina’s determination to make a life in Hayden Ridge that kept me reading. I enjoyed watching the manor and the community change around her.”

Daniel Brooks Verified Reviewer

“There’s romance, family history, and a real sense of place in this book. Edwin’s connection to the manor added a layer I didn’t expect, and I found myself caring about what he and Alvina would build together.”

Linda Carter Early Reader

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Where Hayden Ridge Began
09Apr

Where Hayden Ridge Began

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Alvina Holloway’s Unexpected New Beginning
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Alvina Holloway’s Unexpected New Beginning

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The Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight at Hayden Manor
09Apr

The Secrets Hidden in Plain Sight at Hayden Manor

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