This story started out in Finding Eden, Book 1 of my Eden Falls Series. An editor suggested Carolyn’s story (A Taste of Eden, Book 3) become a book of its own. That was four years ago. Not being familiar with domestic abuse, I did quite a bit of research on the subject.
The idea for Carolyn’s story came from actual experience. When I was in my early thirties, a man I worked with began stalking me. I remember looking over my shoulder, wondering where he was and if he was watching. I was trapped by him one night in a stockroom. Luckily, a coworker–who knew what was going on–came to my rescue. The experience was far less than what my heroine goes through, but still terrifying. I put myself back there and played off the emotions I remember feeling.
Like my story, Carolyn’s has a happy ending…
Welcome to Eden Falls where newcomers are welcome and second chances are possible.
Searching for a new life…
Carolyn West is on the run from her abusive husband. Finally settling-in—and hiding out—in the small town where she grew up, she hopes to find a fresh start in the safety of familiar territory. What she never expected to find, was her childhood crush as Chief of Police and looking better than he had a right to. When strange things start happening outside and then inside her home, Carolyn realizes she’s going to be seeing a lot of officer Garrett…
Finding a new love…
JT Garrett loves small town life—although it does have its drawbacks. Sick of dating, he’s almost given up on finding the right woman…until Carolyn moves back to Eden Falls. But Carolyn isn’t the same girl who left town years ago. She’s hiding something. Strange break-ins at her home along with her reaction every time JT touches her tells him more than words ever could. She’s been hurt and the pain goes beyond just a broken heart…
Can JT protect Carolyn from her past…or does her future hold more danger?