Autumn Shade dreams of freedom, yearning to break free from her father's expectations and forge her own path. Fed up with being pushed into the family business, she decides to leave, determined to prove her independence and capability. Just as she believes she's made a clean escape, her life takes an unexpected turn. Justin Black and his friends stumble upon her, seeing an opportunity to seek revenge against her father, whom they suspect in a dark secret. A shocking revelation about a murder and her father's alleged involvement rocks Autumn's world. Despite her initial disbelief, evidence seems to pile up against him. Her goal becomes clear: if her father is innocent, she can vindicate him and prove she was right all along. If not, she'll face the truth and put an end to the turmoil. As the situation unfolds, Autumn finds herself entangled in a complex web of emotions. The more time she spends with Justin and his friends, the deeper her connection to the broken-hearted boy grows. This unexpected bond complicates her quest for the truth and forces her to confront her own heart. © 2020 by Everleigh Winters
