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.