Author: pattyblount
They say time heals all wounds… than homework, chores, and movie-and-manicure nights with his girls, he discovers the reason for the fragility beneath Lia’s warm smile. Lia is trying to move on with her life after a miscarriage ends all hope for a baby, and a subsequent betrayal destroys her marriage. She’s charmed by her new neighbor with his sparkling manicure, multi-colored hair clips, and his brood of girls, but disturbed by the sexual tension that sizzles between them. Gabe and his daughters remind her of everything she’s always wanted and it would be so easy to take what he’s…
From the award-winning author of Some Boys comes an unflinching examination of rape culture that delves into a family torn apart by sexual assault.It’s been two years since the night that changed Ashley’s life. Two years since she was raped by her brother’s teammate. And a year since she sat in a court and watched as he was given a slap on the wrist sentence. But the years have done nothing to … have done nothing to stop the pain.It’s been two years of hell for Derek. His family is totally messed up and he and his sister are barely…
Elena Larsen and Lucas Adair met as teens at Ground Zero, but Lucas stayed in New York while Elena fled. Years later, they meet again when Elena returns to the city to help her pregnant sister — and this time, Lucas doesn’t plan to let Elena go.