Lost and Found

By Dara Girard

This collection gathers some of Dara Girard's most enduring stories.

In  "A Thousand Words" a heartbroken writer discovers a new reason to continue with her art. "Ten Days of Grace" follows the healing of three women after a devastating loss. "Dorcas" follows the forty year journey of a secret and its impact on those who kept it. "The Phone Call" uncovers a woman's hidden self-worth and "Berry Picking" follows a woman on her journey to love and self-discovery in an unexpected way.

Written in Girard's signature style, readers will enjoy stories meant to linger in the mind for years to come.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Ilori Press Books
• Release date: Dec 13, 2014
• ISBN: 9781502253156

Dara Girard

Dara Girard fell in love with storytelling at an early age. Her romance writing career happened by chance when she discovered the power of a happy ending. She is an award-winning author whose novels are known for their sense of humor, interesting plot twists, and witty dialogue. Dara loves to hear from her readers. You can reach her at [e-mail] or P.O Box 10345, Silver Spring, MD 20914.

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