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Jade, a former cult victim, remembers only a fragment of her childhood under a ruthless leader and has spent fifteen years surviving on the streets. Former police officer Luke Kelly learns that his friend Sam Cochrane is desperate to find his missing daughter, Jade, who was taken from him as a child. Luke uses his connections to bring Jade back to her father, believing that family will heal her wounds. Unbeknownst to Luke, the reunion could expose Jade to peril as a man determined to silence her remains on the trail. With Luke’s support, Jade confronts her past, but a dark threat looms as her story draws national attention, bringing new dangers to the household where she hopes to find safety.
First publish date: 2003
Genre: Suspense/Romantic Suspense
Authors: Sharon Sala
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