Gemma's Companion: Village of Shadows, #4

By Sue Perkins

Released from prison, Gemma is given a support dog, Ruby, to help her cope with her Chronic Pain Disorder.
Her new home in Deden, is a village of ex prisoners who have turned over a new leaf. The next door neighbour threatens Gemma when his cat is chased from the garden by Ruby. Gemma makes friends with a few of the neighbours who have inherited the cottages from their black sheep ancestors. The couple across the road warn the cat owner to behave, or suffer the consequences. Due to the unpleasantness from the man next door, Gemma wonders if living in Deden is the right place for her to be.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Caishel Books
• Release date: Dec 1, 2023
• ISBN: 9781738583522

Sue Perkins

Sue Perkins grew up in Devon, England and emigrated to New Zealand with her family. Sue and her husband live at the top of New Zealand’s South Island. Her interests include writing, reading, genealogy and aqua jogging. Sue’s first romance novel was released in May 2007, quickly followed by a fantasy trilogy, more romance books, young adult and middle grade novels. Visit Sue Perkins webpage to discover more of Sue’s books, including her fantasy romance novels and middle grade level fantasy books. Her aim is to write a full length epic fantasy novel. The outline is complete, and Sue hopes to finish it by the end of 2018.

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