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Book 1 - Back of the Shadows

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Book 1 - Completed

Can love be found from the lies and manipulation of the past?

Sadie has spent the past few years raising her son alone. She stayed in a loveless marriage with Will so that their son would have both of his parents as he grew up. It was a mutual understanding and secret that they both carried with them. After the passing of her husband, she is forced to confront the past. When life becomes too much will the only man she has secretly ever loved be able to pull her from the shadows.

Ben's heart was broken that fateful night in high school when the girl he loved ended up with his best friend. Swallowing his pride, Ben stood by his best friend and watched Will created a life with that very same woman. Ben settled for less in his life not ever thinking he would have a chance with the woman of his dreams.  After Will died, Ben made a point to help Sadie with whatever she asked, though she never did. One confession will change the course of his life. 

Book 1 of 5 and the journey of this family.  Happy Reading!

*This book contains mature themes, sexual content, some violence.

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