Every so often, a memoir comes along that leaves you in complete awe—not just because of the remarkable events it recounts, but because of the sheer resilience and courage of the person who lived it. The Last Secret Agent by Pippa Latour, co-written ...
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I'm Michelle and it's nice to meet you!
I strive to write the kind of books I enjoy reading--interesting (yet complicated) characters, a little romance, and a lot of mystery and intrigue! I enjoy reading many genres, and so, I also enjoy writing many different things. I struggled to figure out how they were all connected until one day, it clicked...
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What good is the truth if it can't change the past?
In the untamed wilderness of Pine Bend during the winter of 1917, Isabella and Nathaniel Evergreen seek refuge from the haunting shadows of their past. Leaving behind the bustling streets of Seattle and the dark secrets of a tragic night, they envision a fresh start as owners of the Pine Haven Inn, building a life of love and purpose in their isolated new home.
But new beginnings are never simple. As Christmas approaches, Isabella is tormented by the weight of the solstice gem’s deadly legacy and a desperate longing for justice for her best friend Lucy. While she wrestles with whether to return to the city she left behind, the fragile peace she and Nathaniel have started to build is shattered by the arrival of a man from their past—a man whose charm hides dangerous ambitions.
As the community of Pine Bend falls under this man’s sway, Isabella and Nathaniel must not only fight for their future but also for their love, as haunting truths threaten to tear them apart. Together, they must decide how far they’re willing to go to protect their future—and whether the truth is worth the ultimate cost.
In the shadow of betrayal, where every choice risks more than they can bear, Isabella and Nathaniel must confront the truth—or lose everything.
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