"All I was ever looking for from this family was love. All I ever got in return was pain and shame. The shame is suffocating."

Natalie Crane, the youngest daughter of billionaire, Byron Crane, returns to Hope Ridge, Pennsylvania, for her father's funeral. She has had no contact with most of her family for fifteen years and is filled with dread at the idea of facing them. When she stands on the sidewalk, staring at her childhood home, her excruciating memories come flooding back. Has she made a mistake?

Her mind is put at ease by her eldest half-brother, Lincoln Crane. They aren't close, but he is the kindest of all of her siblings.

Natalie's plan is simple: go inside, slap on a brave face, exchange pleasantries, and get out.

All of that goes out the window when her father's will is read. Byron Crane has one more demented scheme to inflict on the Crane children.

As a dangerous storm looms and dark family secrets are revealed, one thing is clear. No one is safe in the house on Clayton Avenue.

PUBLISHER NOTE: Psychological Thriller. Suspense Story. Contains disturbing flashbacks that may upset delicate readers. 56,400 words.

I'm an actress, turned fitness instructor, turned author. I've told stories and entertained people my entire life. Writing is my favorite because I don't have to leave the house or put on pants. Plus, the voices in my head always do what I say, for the most part. LOL!I live in Las Vegas with my husband, Bill, and my two adopted pooches, Brownie and Cashew. I still teach cycling classes. It keeps me sane-ish.Welcome to my world.