When Memories
Resurface, Killers and Chaos Become a Reality
Trust is the
ultimate compliment. Is Jade Sullivan capable of trusting a new
acquaintance with her fears and friendship?
A brutal attack.
Her mother murdered. How does a frightened 16-year-old girl pull
herself back from the memories of that gruesome nightmare and
propel her fragile young life forward? Meet Jade Sullivan, a
competent and mysterious businesswoman and bar owner who, at her
core, is deeply damaged. The injury that pounds on her aching
heart is intense, and its effect leaves her with wounded
confidence and endless mistrust . . . of everyone. Don't blame
Jade's traumatized character for the internal torment she
suffers because her fears are based on reality. She is terrified
that her mother's killers will return to finish what they
threatened to 10 years earlier – take her life. Jade's distrust
of other people has provided her with some semblance of security
– until robbery detective Sean McLeary walks into her bar.
McLeary is enchanted by Jade, whose protected center seems to be
impenetrable. Slowly, Sean begins to break Jade's resolve. Can
Sean protect Jade from the evil realm of killers and chaos? You
will be riveted by this suspenseful novel of trust and
friendship in the midst of malicious criminality.