We all must take responsibility for our choices, and be prepared for the consequences. But what if the consequences affect someone else? Trent is growing up and he desperately wants to know his father. His mother does not know what to tell him, since he was the product of a one night stand. When Trent starts acting out and getting into trouble, his mother makes a promise to try to find the man who fathered him. The search ends with a life changing event, and many people are affected, including Lindy and Ricky DeCelli. Lindy (Riley, then) had suffered Nelson's brutal attack as a teen ("Choices"); and then both Lindy and Ricky went through hell when their daughter was kidnapped by Nelson ("The Bushes are Red"). Nelson paid the consequences for the first crime and is now paying for the kidnapping. Unfortunately, Trent is, too. First there were choices to be made, and then came the consequences that lead to the next generation.
About the Author: Carole McKee is originally from Pittsburgh, but has resided in Florida since 2002. Most of her books take place in the Western Pennsylvania area, the place she will always call home. Carole is a passionate writer, making readers feel the emotions of her characters. One reader exclaimed, "Carole McKee's books help cleanse the tear ducts!" Her first novel, "Perfect" brought out so much emotion that she got phone calls from people who were in tears when they finished the book. Another reader says that she laughs and then she cries with every one of McKee's books. Carole has enjoyed many fields in many areas, including being a Keypunch operator back in the late '60's and early '70's. She became a Nuclear Medicine Technologist and then decided to change fields. She worked as an Administrative Assistant in a Methadone clinic as well as an office manager for a couple of construction companies. She worked as a machinist in a metal shop for a little while, and did some customer service work. When out of work, she signed on with temp agencies and got lots of experience in various fields. In addition to her Nuclear Medicine degree, she has a BA in Business Administration and a MA in Behavioral Health Sciences--School Counseling. She became a member of Chi Sigma Iota in 2008. Because of severe back pain, Carole doesn't work outside her home any more, but she still tutors occasionally. Much of her time is focused on writing. A note from Carole McKee: "I love to write and I will continue to write for as long as I can." Carole McKee's favorite charities are: The Humane Society of the United States, PETA, and ASPCA, and she partners with The Humane Society of Pinellas County.