A few words of encouragement can stay with you for a lifetime. Robert and Brianna's childhood friendship grew into respect for each other and their ideas. Robert gave her the confidence to stand up for herself. Brianna helped him see his artistic potential and encouraged him to travel for his inspiration. He found it in the letters she wrote. Struggling to care for Chloe, her six-year-old half-sister, Brianna Carlson receives news that her abusive stepfather will be released from prison. Still limping from a once broken leg, she's terrified he'll come back to hurt Chloe this time. She decides to leave town. After traveling for his family's jewelry business, Robert Donovan returns home and discovers Brianna had lied in every letter she sent. She never received any of his. Before he can demand answers, she disappears without Chloe. As Robert learns about Brianna's life during his absence, he sets out to find her and convince her to trust him again.
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Christina Thompson has always been a curious mix of science nerd and soulful storyteller. With a background in biology and a diploma in Traditional Chinese Acupuncture, she loves exploring how our bodies, hearts, and spirits all try?sometimes cooperatively, sometimes chaotically?to keep us balanced.
A breast cancer survivor who now writes fearlessly, Christina jumps genres with glee. She's penned everything from historical fiction (Dearest Mother and Dad) to sweet romance (The Garden Collection) to the twisty romantic thrillers of The Chemical Attraction Series. When she's not sending her characters on emotional roller coasters, she's stirring up suspense in the In the Name of Family Series, where danger, heart, and family drama collide.
Her short story "Purple Roses" bloomed in Vintage Love Stories: An Anthology, and her one-act play of the same name charmed audiences three nights straight at the Allegan Community Players' One Acts Festival?earning the coveted Audience Favorite Award.
Christina now enjoys a peaceful life in Michigan with her husband, Kraig?where she writes, dreams, and occasionally talks to her characters as if they're real people (because, honestly, they absolutely are).