Loss of Innocence
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Abigail is the happiest she has ever been, feeling complete now she is surrounded by people who feel like family, a feeling she has never known before. Becoming a mother for the first time completes this new sense of belonging as she forges ahead and begins to make Willow Grove her own, running the property on her own terms while discovering further information about the mysterious Great Aunt Isabelle. Her chef and best friend Leo continues to cause chaos and offence wherever he goes, a friendship Abigail cherishes despite him driving everyone else around him insane. Abigail is the happiest she has ever been; however, a gnawing fear inside her leaves her feeling confused, a fear she cannot shake despite having no foundation. Finally, Abigail comes face to face with the darkest dilemma of them all; an unknown past for which she is severely punished without a trial.
Margaret Pettet ~ I felt nothing but excitement waiting to see what was coming next as this series is so unpredictable and addictive. You could never call this author boring, and she has a wicked sense of humour and can be far from politically correct?a great story delivered in a beautifully authentic way. I haven't read anything as good as I don't know how long!
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J. L. Martin resides in a quiet country town in Regional Victoria, Australia. In a past life of her own, she spent close to two decades working in the Welfare sector and at the coalface for the State Child Protection AHS Emergency Service as a lead investigator, applicant and expert witness within the Childrens' Court?both in the family and criminal divisions?along with the Family Law and Criminal Court systems, before being forced to retire with cumulative trauma as a result of a final assault sustained in the workplace while carrying out her duties. She holds a degree in welfare and has two adult daughters and four grandchildren ? along with a number of adult foster daughters and grandchildren.
J L Martin's transition to full-time author began in December 2015 when she started writing as therapy to assist in her recovery from PTSD, ultimately leading to her debut series 'Samsara- The First Season', a story spanning a lifetime she thought would never see the light of day. We make plans... and God laughs...
She owns a 19th-Century themed Bookstore/Bar/Restaurant/Coffee Palace with her partner, a creative soul and talented artist in his own right ? their 'Penny University,' stocking only tomes from Australian Authors to demonstrate their unwavering support of all writers within the community and around Australia ? and coffee ? they have GREAT coffee... and books... don't forget the books...
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