Tracy Hewitt Meyer

Appalachian teen Rowan Slone has left her dysfunctional, violent past behind. She’s ready for her senior year in high school, she has a new job that she loves, and a safe place to call home. Rowan is close to achieving everything she’s ever wanted. But there are cracks in Rowan’s new life....

Seven years ago, an innocent act by Rowan Slone turned her life into a nightmare. When longtime crush Mike Anderson invites her to the prom, suddenly her future looks brighter. Rowan’s younger sister, Trina, however, is determined to ruin her newfound happiness, no matter the cost....

Born and raised on an isolated Appalachian mountain, 16-year-old Marli Meade yearns to break free from her father’s diabolical church but fears its clutches are so deep she may never escape....

Rowan Slone is settling into her first semester at college. On her own for the first time, she’s enjoying her work at the animal shelter, and she’s finally feeling in control of her life....