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When four young sex trafficking victims come to the foster house—rescued from a brothel upstate—the caretakers of the house, Emmy and Oliver, are most concerned for the youngest: thirteen-year-old Franny. The child is withdrawn and fearful and panics whenever a doctor attempts to examine her. Certain that Franny is the most psychologically damaged of the four new girls, Emmy and Oliver are shaken to the core when, Amber, one of the older girls awaiting an abortion, abruptly and brutally takes her own life. Seeking personal aid from Max and Horatio Kaplan-Raines—founders of the foster house—Oliver and Emmy quickly notice a fatherly affection developing in the men for Franny. Yet, the young girl remains distant and distrustful, even growing suspicious of her two new friends, Nina and Kelly. As truths arise concerning Franny, the four adults fear she may follow Amber’s fatal path unless they can convince her that they care about her and that she can trust them. However, they soon discover that Franny’s fear isn’t for herself… but for someone much more precious. TRIGGER WARNING: Teen suicide. PTSD as a result of sexual and psychological abuse. References to child sex trafficking.
Author
Pen name of author A.M. Snead. Born and raised in scenic Coos County, Oregon, CJ enjoys the small town atmosphere and down-to-earth country folk who populate the area. She is a single mother and lives with her 18-year-old daughter, 1 horse, 4 dogs and 6 cats deep in the country woodlands which gives her plenty of time to write. She is a Christian and a strong supporter of the LGBT community and favors gay erotic romance when it comes to writing. She hopes that her stories of love and acceptance will help further compassion and understanding for LGBT people who she feels is greatly misunderstood and persecuted - in a large party by the Christian community. Most of all, she is hopeful that her stories will bring comfort to those who have been told that God hates them because they are different. It is her strong belief that God loves everyone and His love covers all.
