At 22, Eleanor Ellington-known as Ellie-has faced more than her share of adversity. After being separated from her caring grandfather, she was forced to live with her neglectful mother and her mother's drug-dealing boyfriend. When her mother becomes pregnant again, Ellie bravely steps in to protect her unborn brother, Tate. Overwhelmed and desperate, her mother ultimately abandons Ellie, leaving her to raise Tate on her own at just 14.
Eight years later, Ellie's world is shaken again when a lawyer attempts to reach Ellie's estranged father, the call is mistakenly directed to Vince Hawkings Jr., her brother. Her Brother is stunned to discover he has a sister and his fathers betrayal. He enlists his best friend, Xavier Griffin, a former military operative turned security expert, to investigate his newfound sister.
Xavier's deep dive into Ellie's past reveals her challenging upbringing and current struggles, including her devotion to her son, Tate. Admiring Ellie's resilience and integrity, Xavier can't stay away, even knowing it might jeopardize a lifelong friendship.
The Hawking family tries to get to know Ellie but, she remains guarded, wary of the sudden influx of family and the possible consequences for her and Tate.
In a story of redemption, love, and fierce familial loyalty, Ellie must confront her past and embrace the new family that has come to her aid, learning that sometimes accepting help and love is the hardest, yet most rewarding, thing of all.
Forgotten
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Aurora has had a hard life, dealing with abusive parents, a twin that wants her dead and a baby brother who depends on her solely to name a few. What else could go wrong?
Enter her biological brothers and father who have not seen her since the twins were 4. A few months out from being 18 and free, Aurora is forced to move in with her new family and her twin.
What will happen when her new life and her old life collide in one messy event?
And will anyone else enter her life to mess it up even more?
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Started: 04/07/2025