Tethered
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Last published Tue, Feb 6, 2024
When Ruby March steps foot back in Laurel Valley to live with her Uncle on his ranch, she is one mistake away from losing her last chance. This is her fresh start; to try and forget the demons of her past and the nightmares that haunt her every night. Ruby has to obey her Uncle's rules, and that means no partying, no boys and NO trouble. Easy enough...
But when her last chance at 'home' is under threat, Ruby takes the reigns to fight for what she has left. It's time for her to kick up the dust on the dirt road once more, and hope she can save herself and her future in the process.
*Trigger Warning: References and flashback descriptions of trauma and assault.*
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