Books like Breath of scandal by Sandra Brown
Jade Sperry’s life is turned upside down when she suffers a horrific gang rape by three locals in a sleepy company town dominated by a powerful family. Stripped of her innocence and thrust into scandal, Jade flees, determined to survive and to seek justice.
Years later, with new strength and perspective, Jade returns to the town that once betrayed her, poised to confront the men who harmed her and to break free from the fear that has shadowed her for too long. Along the way, she discovers unexpected allies and lovers who help her reclaim her agency and find peace.
Set in a contemporary, small-town setting, the story explores the themes of trauma, revenge, and the possibility of healing through love, as Jade battles both her past and the oppressive forces that still linger.
First publish date: 1991
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Sandra Brown
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