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    The Poet
    The Poet
    The Poet
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    The Poet

    By R.V. Doon

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    Melissa Saint is a single mother with deep regrets that haunt her. In a collegiate coffee house setting during a poetry reading, she confronts the pain of her actions.

    Kara, her rebellious daughter, reveals her suffering through self destructive decisions unaware she’s haunted by her mother’s biggest secret.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherR.V. Doon
    Release dateFeb 11, 2013
    ISBN9781301469970
    The Poet
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    R.V. Doon

    R.V. Doon is a bookie! Seriously, she’s an avid reader who also loves to write. After many years of hospital nursing, she took the plunge and now writes full time. She writes across genres from cozy mystery to dark fantasy. R.V. currently lives in Mobile, Alabama, a haunted and historical city, with her husband and two dogs who take the scary out of her world. She would love to hear from you at her blog, rvdoon.com, or find her on Google +.

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