Liberty's Promise, the fifth novella in the SAVAGE CINDERELLA series, continues the journey of kidnap survivor turned rookie cop, Brinn Hathaway. After barely escaping her previous case with her life, she discovers a true appreciation for the complexities of relationships in her new world. Responding to the call from a friend in need, Brinn travels to New York City where her co-worker and current roomie, Detective Daniella Hernandez, is attending to a family crisis. When Dani's old flame-a superior officer-threatens to destroy her career and her family's legacy, Brinn vows to do whatever necessary to protect her friend.
Investigating a sergeant in the NYPD for his personal and criminal misconduct might be overstepping jurisdictional boundaries and not exactly a good career move. But bringing to justice the man who had once tormented her friend and righting an old wrong is worth the risk for Brinn. When it becomes clear the stalker won't be an easy target, and that he's willing to go to any lengths to escape his dark deeds, Brinn discovers that taking down one of New York's finest could cost both women more than just their jobs.
When Jane Madarang's neighbor Natalie kills herself and leaves behind cryptic instructions, it's up to Jane and her classmates to unearth deadly secrets.
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Natalie Driscoll is dead.
She threw herself out a window and left her neighbor Jane to unravel their town's darkest secrets. Following Natalie's instructions leads Jane to three other high school students who all have something to hide. The four of them must carry out Natalie's final errand while solving the mysteries written in her diary. But the secrets they unearth may be far more dangerous than what they ever imagined.
Content and/or trigger warning: This story contains scenes of suicide, violence and murder that may be triggering for some readers.
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