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Lost innocence

by Jannine Gallant (2018)

About this book

Artist Nina Hutton finds a lottery ticket on the beach, stuffs the crumpled paper in her pocket - then forgets all about it. Distracted and shaken by a series of break-ins at her home, Nina turns to her handsome new neighbor for help and protection again and again. Since the death of his wife in a drive-by shooting, Teague O'Dell has moved from the city to the small town of Siren Cove, Oregon, determined that his daughter will grow up in a safe environment. But when the intriguing woman next door is plagued by a mysterious vandal, he wonders if his new home harbors unexpected dangers. The winning lottery numbers have been revealed, and the owner will do whatever it takes to claim the prize. And the closer Nina and Teague get to each other, the closer they may get to exposing a horror that could cost them everything...

Setting / LocationGlobal
Story EraModern Era
Protagonist / CoreLost innocence Lead Character

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