Second chances, deep roots, and finding yourself again

Slow-burn romance and Appalachian folklore, rooted in the hollows of Virginia, where old land keeps its secrets and coming home is only the beginning.

The books

Start with the Tolliver County series, available now on Amazon in Kindle and paperback.

Letters from the porch

A short, occasional newsletter for readers who like their love stories slow and their settings vivid.

  • First look at new covers and release dates
  • Bonus scenes and behind-the-story notes
  • Subscriber-only giveaways and sale alerts

M.S. Qualls

About M.S. Qualls

I write character-driven love stories where the landscape matters as much as the people in it. My heroines are usually starting over — new country, old farmhouse, second chance — and the romance unfolds at the pace real trust does.

When I’m not writing novels, I share true stories from Appalachian history with readers on Facebook.