Broken Bonds. Karen Harper

      

      Haunted by the past…

      Cold Creek is a place with a dark history, especially for the Lockwoods. Now adults, the three Lockwood sisters are still recovering from the events that led to the destruction of their family when they were children. Determined to move forward, Tess and Kate are making fresh starts, ready to put bad—even deadly—memories to rest and settle happily in the small but booming town. And they’re hoping their older sister, Charlene, can do the same.

      Char is back in town seeking comfort as she figures out her next move. A social worker used to difficult situations, she soon runs afoul of some locals who think she’s sticking her nose where it doesn’t belong. She’s certain something sinister is being covered up, and when she witnesses Matt Rowan being run off the road, she knows she’s right.

      Working together, Matt and Char figure uncovering the truth will be dangerous, but living in Cold Creek won’t be safe for any of them until its secrets are revealed.

       Praise for the novels of New York Times bestselling author Karen Harper

      “Harper, a master of suspense, keeps readers guessing about crime and love until the very end, while detailed descriptions of the Amish community and the Ohio countryside add to the enjoyment of this thrilling tale.”

      —Booklist on Fall from Pride (starred review)

      “Danger and romance find their way into Ohio Amish country in a lively and endearing first installment of the Amish Home Valley series.”

      —Publishers Weekly on Fall from Pride

      “Harper’s description of Lisa and Mitch fighting the river and braving the elements are so realistic the reader can almost feel the icy winds. A tale guaranteed to bring shivers to the spine, Down River will delight Harper’s current fans and earn her many more.”

      —Booklist (starred review)

      “Haunting suspense, tender romance and an evocative look at the complexities of Amish life—Dark Angel is simply riveting!”

      —Tess Gerritsen, New York Times bestselling author

      “A compelling story…intricate and fascinating details of Amish life.”

      —Tami Hoag, New York Times bestselling author, on Dark Road Home

      “Well-researched and rich in detail… With its tantalizing buildup and well-developed characters, this offering is certain to earn Harper high marks.”

      —Publishers Weekly on Dark Angel,

      winner of the Mary Higgins Clark Award

      Broken Bonds

      Karen Harper

      

www.mirabooks.co.uk

      Thanks as ever to my husband, Don, and to our good friends Dr. Roy and Mary Ann Manning.

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