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Cady Jordan has spent the past twenty years haunted by a childhood accident that left a permanent shadow over her life. Returning to her Pennsylvania hometown to care for her grandmother Lola— a retired Hollywood star— she finds herself under the guidance of a vibrant mentor who urges her to embrace life fully. As Cady settles into Lola’s lavish estate, she is forced to face the suppressed memories of the day a foolish stunt ended with a young bully’s death. The novel follows Cady’s journey toward healing, forgiveness, and self-discovery as she learns to break free from her shell.
First publish date: 2002
Genre: Psychological Fiction/Relationship Drama
Authors: Fern Michaels
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