Lotus

When the boy you lost returns as a man, will love be strong enough to heal what darkness broke? Lotus is an unforgettable romance of trauma, resilience, and a second chance at love that defies all odds.

Oliver Lynch vanished one summer night, leaving Sydney Neville with a heart full of grief and questions. For twenty-two years, she's lived with the ache of his absence. Now, he's back--no longer the boy next door, but a man shaped by captivity, trying to piece together a stolen life.

Sydney and Oliver share a bond forged in childhood and tested by tragedy. As they confront haunting secrets, buried pain, and the fragile hope of rediscovery, they must find the courage to answer a devastating question: can love truly heal what's been broken?

Perfect for fans of:

• Romance with emotional and psychological depth
• Second chance love stories with childhood bonds
• Romantic suspense with complex characters and lyrical prose
• A vulnerable, unforgettable hero striving to rebuild his life
• A heroine torn between protecting her heart and risking everything for love

Lotus blends romantic suspense and a healing love story into a heart-wrenching emotional journey that stays with you long after the last page.

Jennifer Hartmann resides in northern Illinois with her devoted husband and three hooligans. When she is not writing angsty love stories, she is likely thinking about writing them. She enjoys sunsets (because mornings are hard), bike riding, traveling, binging Buffy the Vampire Slayer reruns, and that time of day when coffee gets replaced by wine. Jennifer is a wedding photographer with her husband. She is also excellent at making puns and finding inappropriate humor in mundane situations. She loves tacos. She also really, really wants to pet your dog.