The Ties That Bind
AndieK69
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  • Reads 1,628
  • Votes 263
  • Parts 46
  • Time 4h 25m
AndieK69
Complete, First published Jun 14, 2018
Mature
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Mature Content!***James receives an unwanted visitor on an early Sunday morning.  The young woman reminds him of someone from his past... but of whom?  Who is she and what does she want?  As James will soon find out, her story is closely tied to his own.  It will change the course of his life, while revealing his dark past.
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Discovering Madison Wendover

18 parts Ongoing Mature

Madison encounters Jonas while moving to a new home. He recognizes her, but she doesn't seem to know him. Their interaction requires Jonas to learn more about a woman he once called his friend while learning the ins and outs of how survivors of trauma heal. It further requires Maddie to continue to unravel a past she does not remember while rekindling friendships she has forgotten. Warning: This book may be triggering to people who have experienced trauma and violence of a sexual nature.

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