Story Description for Symphony of Scars
In the wake of a tragic car accident that stole her mother, Ivy Carrigan Blair has lost her artistic spark, leaving her isolated in a world filled with shadows and regrets. Once a vibrant painter, she now hides her scars-both visible and invisible-afraid to confront the pain that consumes her.
Aiden St. Pierre, a talented musician from a wealthy but troubled family, understands the weight of hidden scars. Drowning in a history of addiction and betrayal, he pours himself into his music to escape the darkness looming over his family. When he stumbles upon Ivy's hauntingly beautiful, unfinished painting at an art gallery, he feels an undeniable pull toward her-a connection that promises to awaken the parts of him he thought were lost forever.
As their lives intertwine, Aiden encourages Ivy to rediscover her passion for art, while she helps him confront the demons of his past. Together, they forge a bond that transcends their pain, igniting a fierce romance filled with longing and vulnerability. But just when hope begins to blossom, Aiden's troubled brother reappears, threatening to shatter the fragile connection they've built and plunge them back into darkness.
Symphony of Scars is a poignant tale of love, loss, and the struggle to heal. As Ivy and Aiden navigate the complexities of their traumas, they must decide if their love can withstand the weight of their scars or if the past will tear them apart forever.
The powerful conclusion to the SCARS trilogy. Jon finally feels like he has a place where he can get a break from the weight of having to be Pastor Pete's good son. But the opioid pills he's using to manage his pain are changing his behavior in ways he won't be able to hide for much longer. It isn't even his biggest secret: no one knows the real Jon White, and he's terrified if the full truth of himself comes out it will cost both the love of his earthly dad and his heavenly Father.
Cary has one last hurdle to leave years of childhood abuse behind him: the trial at which he has to testify against his abuser. But his decision to speak up has splintered the remains of his family and his former best friend seems bent on self-destructing. Cary's going to need everything he's learned along the way to snatch Jon off the ledge. It's never been more obvious the journey from walking wounded to wholeness isn't meant to be travelled alone.
A novel about wearing our scars and owning our stories as fully loved children of God.
Cover illustration by Teylor.AArt. Used with permission.
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