Foster Intellect

Before her death, the legendary “Mama” Jean Hertzel turned a dream into a legacy—a sprawling family farm built to give foster families and kids the support, therapy, and love they deserve. Now, six of her once "unadoptable" teens—grown and thriving—are entrusted with carrying that dream forward. Preston Young was a tech prodigy with a chip on his shoulder and nowhere left to go. Foster homes gave up on him—until Mama Jean didn’t. Years later, Preston runs a booming tech business and funds a big part of the farm’s future. He can repair any machine, but connecting with people still feels impossible. Enter Alex, a 15-year-old foster kid on the verge of aging out. Too clever for her own good and too guarded to trust anyone, she's quickly running out of options. Social worker Sadie Reece sees something in her—a spark—and she refuses to let the girl slip through the cracks. When Preston and Alex’s paths cross, two brilliant but bruised souls are forced to navigate the messy terrain of trust, purpose, and found family. Can the man who once needed saving become the mentor Alex never saw coming? Heartfelt, hopeful, and deeply human, Foster Intellect is the powerful first installment in a series celebrating second chances, chosen family, and the life-changing impact of unconditional love.