[highest ranking: #1 in women empowerment] "Wildflower" tells the story of Stella, a 25-year-old single mother who has recently escaped from a toxic relationship with her manipulative ex, Matheo. With her six-month-old daughter, Luna, Stella returns to her childhood village, seeking refuge and a fresh start. Determined to rebuild her life, she teams up with her supportive aunt Susan to open a baby spa in the nearby town of Silverbrook, hoping this new venture will help her regain her confidence and provide a better life for Luna.
As Stella begins to settle into her new life, she meets Nolan, a kind and patient man who becomes an unexpected source of support. However, just as Stella starts to find peace, the shadows of her past resurface. Matheo refuses to let go and begins to stalk and harass her, threatening to tear apart the fragile sense of security she has worked so hard to create.
Despite the increasing danger, Stella is determined not to let fear dictate her life. With the help of Nolan, her best friend Mandy, and her close-knit family, Stella confronts her past head-on. Together, they devise a plan to end Matheo's hold over her once and for all.
"Wildflower" is a powerful story of resilience, courage, and the pursuit of freedom. As Stella navigates the challenges of starting over, she discovers that, like a wildflower, she has the strength to bloom even in the most difficult circumstances. The novel explores themes of personal growth, the importance of community, and the healing power of love and self-discovery.
Cassie Dudley has not had an easy life, sexually abused at a young age. She manages to escape her horrible home life and find people who truly cares for her.
Cassie graduates university with a top degree thanks to hard work. Great support and a wonderful surrogate father figure.
After graduating university she moves back to the only place she has ever felt love Menden. Going back home brings added problems. In the form of the fiancee of the man she's currently dating and his family.
Cassie's boyfriend Alex is a few years older than her and a doctor. He moves to Menden with Cassie not knowing his fiancée's family has moved there too.
Cassie has learn her mother is now dating her birth father again and with his presence in the village. She's constantly reminded of what he did to her.
Alex not understanding why Cassie is now behaving differently. Does his best to get through to her. When he finds out the truth it's because something horrific happens.
Join Cassie and Alex on a journey of love, healing and justice.
If you've come to read a book about someone coming to terms with their abuse and getting justice this is the book for you. There's is no details written about the abuse none. The bedroom door opened is the most detail I've written about the abuse. Because the survivor is the most important person in this story.
There will be themes of suicide in this book as the heroine comes to terms with what happened to her. Let me stress it will only be discuss in terms of letting the reader know the mental health of Cassie at the time.
Book 1 of my women of Menden Series
Book 2 A shot IN The Dark.