Secret Seeds: A Gripping Psychological Tale

"Vincent Donovan writes a magnetically thrilling tale, a magnificent story not just about sacrifice but also growth...a definite attention grabber." -Amys Bookshelf Reviews

A gripping tale of resilience, sacrifice, and the search for belonging.

Gabrielle Ruiz, an undocumented migrant farm worker, follows the harvest until she and Luis leave the fields to give their unborn child a better life. But after tragedy strikes, Gabrielle finds herself alone and renounced by her father. Adrift, she meets Dale, a beacon of hope who offers her and her infant daughter, Olivia, a chance at a new beginning. After following him to Maine, they welcome a son. But over the years, Dales abuse traps Gabrielle and Olivia. Salvation appears in the enigmatic Rezi, who proposes a daring escape - a plan shrouded in secrecy, promising sanctuary for Olivia within a hidden community. As Gabrielle places her trust in Rezi, she ignites a tempest with Dale and has Olivia questioning whether her protectors are from a twisted cult or messengers from another realm.

In a world where freedom is fragile, Gabrielles tenacity and her childrens coming-of-age journeys lead them to question what truly defines "home."