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Fifteen years ago, the wealthy and infamous Bailey family disappeared without a trace.

Now, 18-year-old Lyla Brooks has no idea she’s part of the headline. Raised under a false identity, her carefully constructed life begins to unravel—and the people who built it—including her parents—will do anything to keep the family secrets buried.

Shipped off to the quiet town of Good Hart, Michigan with a brother she barely knows, Lyla is finally living life, while her brother, Will, tries to keep the siblings under wraps.

But someone is watching— an eager writer chasing the story of a lifetime... and bodyguards protecting more than a family’s reputation.

She’s not supposed to know who she really is—at least not yet. But the truth is coming for her anyway.

THE WORLD WATCHED THEM VANISH.

What Everyone’s Talking About

“I loved this book and could not put it down!…A must-read.”
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“I felt like I was winding deeper into a maze as the characters unfolded.”
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“Couldn’t put the book down…Can't wait for Book 2!”
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“This book certainly does justice to broken hearts and lost and wounded people. It's a story that I would recommend to anyone looking for a good read.”
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BEFORE IT WAS POLISHED—IT WAS PASSION.

Get the A.R.C. (Advanced Readers Copy of the story that started it all.

This early version was a humble beginning— shared with family, friends, and early readers like you who helped bring it to life. We’re currently updating the book’s cover and interior design to match the style and spirit of Books Two and Three. A full re-release is coming soon—and it’s going to be beautiful.