The guests who flocked to Peace Haven country retreat were victims of learned helplessness. They believed the lies they told themselves and the misbeliefs of others that they could never rise above their circumstances. Was there any way that they could break free? Would they ever be free?
When Belle Spencer set off on another weekend with the Outdoor Pursuits Club, little did she know that Milton, a quiet, self-contained man she met on the trip would be instrumental in bringing her vision to fruition. He was different from the others, but could she trust him? She faced the difficult challenge of letting go of her vulnerabilities, after their paths unexpectedly crossed.
Patricia was raised in a small town in New Zealand. From the age of five she rode horses which her family owned and trained, often winning prizes in the local horse shows. During her early life, her parents had lived off the land, initially share-milking and later as horticulturalists. During the school holidays, Patricia and her various horses were regular visitors to neighbouring farms. She remembers the friendly farm dogs, waking with roosters at dawn and picking the wild blackberries to be served with fresh cream straight from the cows. She loved the rural life and even when her family moved to the town, she continued to spend her holidays on the farms with the horses and animals she loved. After completing her nursing studies and qualifying as a Registered Nurse, Patricia spent six years abroad, living in Australia and Europe doing a variety of jobs between her nursing roles. She returned home to start a family and now resides in on the Hibiscus Coast of New Zealand where she has retired and instead of just reading fiction, she is fulfilling her passion of writing fictional novels. Her passion for the great outdoors and wildlife is evident in all her books. Patricia writes Christian suspense novels about social justice and courageous women who aren't afraid to make a stand for what is right.