The Past She Carries
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The Past She Carries
Description
Belle Desjardins has escaped the chains of her past-but not its shadow.
After years of unspeakable suffering as a slave on the island of Saint-Martin, she has finally begun a new chapter of her life. A life she fought to claim. A life she is desperate to protect. But even in freedom, the past lingers-creeping into her dreams, pulling at her heart, whispering that peace may only be an illusion.
Now far from the island that once caged her, Belle wears her independence like armor. She works hard, speaks little, and trusts no one-especially not men. Men have only ever brought her pain, betrayal, and fear. Her heart is locked behind steel, and she has every intention of keeping it that way.
Until she meets Peter Denham.
He's young. Kind. Unexpected. The type of man who listens before he speaks, and sees past her silence. Peter isn't like the others-at least, not at first. With every gentle word and disarming smile, he chips away at the walls Belle has built around her soul. Against all odds, she begins to believe that maybe-just maybe-love is not a lie.
But Belle carries more than emotional scars. She holds a secret. A dangerous one.
A secret that could cost them everything.
As feelings bloom and tensions rise, Belle must make a choice: confront the horrors that still chase her, or risk dragging Peter into the very darkness she fled.
This is a gripping story of survival, healing, and forbidden love-a tale that dares to ask whether the heart can truly be free if the past is still chasing you.
Buy the book today and step into a world of courage, danger, and a love that refuses to be silenced.
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How accurate is availability?
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Delivery
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- Australia Post usually delivers within 2–10 business days of shipping (around 4 in metro areas and around 6 in regional areas).
- If your order has more than one item, we hold the in-stock items until everything is ready, so we can ship your whole order together in one parcel.
- Shipping cost: Free on orders over $100 within Australia, otherwise $9.95 flat rate per order however many items you buy. Free shipping applies to Australian addresses only; delivery to New Zealand is $14.95 per order.
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- Supplier delays: Occasionally a supplier is delayed, or their stock information turns out to be inaccurate. We’ll keep your order open for up to 60 days. If an item hasn’t shipped or isn’t on its way to us by then, we’ll cancel that item and refund it.
Faulty or damaged items are always covered. See Returns.
Returns
Damaged or incorrect items (within 30 days)
If an item arrives damaged or isn’t what you ordered, contact us within 30 days of delivery. We may ask for a photo, and if we need the item back we’ll send a prepaid return label, so it costs you nothing. You’ll receive a replacement or refund, as guaranteed under the Australian Consumer Law.
Change of mind (within 30 days)
We offer a refund or store credit for change of mind within 30 days of purchase when:
- you have your proof of purchase;
- the item is unused and in its original condition and packaging;
- it isn’t a sale item, special order, custom item or gift voucher.
You pay the postage to return change-of-mind items. Change-of-mind returns aren’t available for print-on-demand titles or bulk orders with special pricing.
Returned to sender
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