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The Long Road Home - cover

The Long Road Home

Carolyn M. Bowen

Publisher: Next Chapter

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Summary

After a lifetime of being protected and sheltered by her parents, Kate's life turn upside down after their sudden death.
 
With nowhere else to turn, she ends up with her fiancé: a conniving businessman who is well on his way to becoming a corrupt lawyer. At the same time, Kate’s father’s law firm houses more secrets than a politician’s hard drive.
 
Later, she receives a shocking surprise when a long-lost half-brother enters her life. Can Kate rise to these challenges, discover the truth and re-emerge as a stronger, smarter version of herself?
Available since: 02/18/2022.

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