Trish and Nikki have finally stepped into adulthood—graduated, moved out of Bud and Molly’s home, and begun building lives that look almost normal. One has found unexpected stability. The other is chasing a fresh start in Baton Rouge at LSU. But the trauma they survived as teens still shadows every choice they make.
Somehow, somewhere along the way, the girls who once clung to each other have grown apart.
When Trish uncovers a crisis Nikki has been hiding, she’s forced to confront a painful truth: the wounds of their past didn’t disappear—they simply went quiet. What she discovers will take years to untangle, pulling both young women into a struggle that tests their resilience, their loyalty, and the fragile futures they’re trying to build.
Set against the backdrop of Louisiana’s beauty and grit, this second book in the World Series explores the long reach of trauma, the power of chosen family, and the complicated ways we fight to protect the people we love.
Perfect for readers who love:
- missing‑person suspense
- emotionally rich women’s fiction
- slow‑burn romance
- stories of survival and second chances
- Southern settings with atmosphere and mystique
Tropes: Child neglect; Drug abuse; High stakes danger; Missing people; Romantic interests; Slow burn
Paperback ISBN: 9798317816575
Pia Anderson –
This story carries a quiet intensity that lingers long after the final page. What stood out to me most is how vividly you portray isolation—not just as a physical state, but as an emotional and psychological one. The world you’ve created feels stark and uncertain, yet deeply human. Even in moments of solitude, there is a steady pulse of resilience that keeps the story moving forward.
Your storytelling balances tension with tenderness. As the narrative unfolds, the reader is invited not only to witness survival, but to reflect on connection, hope, and the strength it takes to endure when familiar structures fall away. That emotional undercurrent gives the story its weight and resonance.
I also appreciated how grounded the characters feel. Their responses to fear, loss, and determination are believable and thoughtful, which makes the journey feel authentic rather than imagined. It’s clear you trust the reader to sit with complexity—and that trust is rewarding.
Thank you for writing a story that explores loneliness without losing sight of hope. A World Alone feels like both a caution and a reminder: even in the most desolate landscapes, the human spirit still searches for meaning and connection.
Patsy Bordelon –
We have read your books and love them. Great Author
Joe Hacker (Florida) –
An amazing fiction story “A World Alone.” Set in truth of our nation’s epidemic [of] unwanted children and drug abuse and disregard for life. Questions come to mind: Does one cause the other? Is human life less valuable today? And is someone else’s life less respected?