First published 2018
In a small, close-knit community, the lives of three people become inextricably linked. Lena, a young woman trapped in an abusive relationship, sees a glimmer of hope when she meets the mysterious Kai. But Kai has his own troubled past, and his arrival sets off a chain of events that threatens to unravel the delicate fabric of the town. Meanwhile, Lena's neighbor, the reclusive artist Nadia, harbors a dark secret that could destroy everything. As the web of lies and betrayal tightens, the characters must confront their own demons and make agonizing choices that will determine their fates.
Genres: fiction, drama, literary-fiction, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, suspenseful
Tropes: dark, found-family
Setting: Small Town
324 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: abuse, domestic-violence, emotional-abuse