Linda Rakos Boeken

Identical twins, Delaney and Desiree Dare, were flying to England to visit their maternal grandmother, their only living relative. They were tired from touring with their band, Double Dare and were looking forward to some time off and relaxing for a few weeks. Tragedy strikes on the way to the airport when their taxi slides off the road resulting in a fatal accident. One of the twins dies on scene. The surviving twin wakes up in the hospital with amnesia. For one twin, life ends. For the other twin, the nightmare begins. Unable to confirm the identity of the surviving twin the question remains, "Who is Dee Dare?" They call her Dee Dare - but it's only a name. She was a stranger to herself. "Your past is what makes you who you are. I have no past. I am nobody." Dee felt like she was in purgatory wondering who she was. Every day she prayed that her brain would release the block that was keeping her memories locked away. What was she so afraid to remember?

Kit Bennett's journey begins with a quest to find her father, whom she believed was dead, leading her to Alberta. This pivotal decision marks a turning point in her tumultuous life. In Alberta, she encounters Trace Grayson, a dedicated rancher focused on building his family's legacy. Despite his reluctance for personal connections due to his heavy responsibilities, Kit's presence challenges his resolve. Their meeting sets the stage for profound changes in both their lives, intertwining their fates in unexpected ways.

The story explores the transformative journey of Austin Smith, a seventeen-year-old seeking refuge from familial conflict. He finds solace in the home of Jake Hanson, a widower emotionally trapped in the past. As Austin grapples with a critical life decision fueled by anger and pride, Jake is forced to confront his own grief and stagnant life. Their unexpected connection challenges both to heal and grow, intertwining their lives in profound ways as they navigate the complexities of pain, memory, and the possibility of change.

The story follows Kit Bennett as her seemingly ordinary life is disrupted by shocking revelations from her mother's journals, uncovering deep family secrets and lies. Confronted with the truth about her father's existence, whom she believed to be dead, Kit embarks on a quest to find him, grappling with feelings of betrayal and the weight of her mother's deception. As she navigates this emotional turmoil, Kit realizes that fate can change everything in an instant, challenging her to confront her past and seek the truth.