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Battered: Secrets in the Heartland Book 5
Claire and Lindsey have lived two doors apart and been friends since elementary school. Their bond is unbreakable, forged through laughter, tears, and a promise that echoes through their shared they would do anything for one another. Lindsey saw Claire through the disappearance and murder of her mother. When Lindsey took off two years ago with her boyfriend, Claire was left to build a life without her friend. Then Claire receives a cryptic message from her best friend Lindsey, she decides to set out alone to rescue her.
As the stakes rise and danger closes in, the girls find themselves at a crossroads of a life-or-death scenario, the strength of their friendship faces its ultimate challenge. Claire's unwavering devotion is pitted against Lindsey's evil ex-boyfriend, Mack. This conflict will force them to confront the true nature of sacrifice. Will their deep-rooted love be enough to navigate the treacherous waters of fear and betrayal, or will the instinct for self-preservation tear them apart forever?
Claire and Lindsey delve into the complexities of friendship, the untenable nature of domestic violence, and the harsh realities that arise when loyalty collides with survival. Readers will be drawn into a whirlwind of emotions, challenging them to reflect on what they are truly willing to sacrifice for those they love. As Lindsey works to rebuild her life, Claire learns some devastating revelations, unraveling deep-seated secrets that threaten to redefine their entire friendship.
As the stakes rise and danger closes in, the girls find themselves at a crossroads of a life-or-death scenario, the strength of their friendship faces its ultimate challenge. Claire's unwavering devotion is pitted against Lindsey's evil ex-boyfriend, Mack. This conflict will force them to confront the true nature of sacrifice. Will their deep-rooted love be enough to navigate the treacherous waters of fear and betrayal, or will the instinct for self-preservation tear them apart forever?
Claire and Lindsey delve into the complexities of friendship, the untenable nature of domestic violence, and the harsh realities that arise when loyalty collides with survival. Readers will be drawn into a whirlwind of emotions, challenging them to reflect on what they are truly willing to sacrifice for those they love. As Lindsey works to rebuild her life, Claire learns some devastating revelations, unraveling deep-seated secrets that threaten to redefine their entire friendship.
264 pages, Kindle Edition
Published July 5, 2025
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July 5, 2025
Andrea Heckner crafts a compelling tale of suspense and devotion, as the story explores how far someone will go for a friend. As the girls confront life-threatening stakes and emotional reckoning, Battered forces readers to question the limits of love, trust, and self-sacrifice. With heartfelt emotion and nail-biting tension, this novel is a gripping tribute to enduring friendship in the face of fear and betrayal.
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