The Governor's Daughter — Veda Boyd Jones

A graduate of Harvard Law School, Ginny Johnson meets life with energy and enthusiasm. But she is also learning that being the daughter of the governor of Kentucky has its disadvantages. When she discovers that her boyfriend, Frank, is interested in their relationship only as a political springboard, Ginny determines to make a name for herself.

Newly arrived in Arkansas, Ginny introduces herself to others as Gayle, her middle name. Within a month she's gained a job and a circle of friends, including a special friendship with Dr. Landon Windsor, a university professor.

Landon shares Gayle's faith in God and her fascination with politics, but Gayle resists his attempts to discover her true identity. Hurt once already, she has no desire to be loved only as the governor's daughter.