About the Book
She changed her name. She changed her life. But the past never forgets.
For a decade, Kay Carruthers has been living quietly, raising her son, Quinn, in Calgary, Alberta. But Kay wasn't always Kay. Once, she was Rebecca Adams-until murder and betrayal drove her into an icy river and she vanished.
She resurfaced in Temple, British Columbia, as Ellie Lipska, hoping for healing and perhaps even a chance at love. However, this fragile peace proved fleeting, and heartbreak forced her to escape once more.
Now, the delicate reality she had built is crumbling away. Someone remembers. Someone wants revenge. And Kay must face the truth she buried long ago... before it takes away the most precious thing in her life: her son, Quinn.
About the Author :
Laurie lives in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, with her husband, Daryl, and their two chihuahuas, Daisy and Charlotte. She has three adult children, Dana, Mitchell, and Liam, who encourage her writing journey. As an author, Laurie writes suspenseful thrillers. In A Complicated Goodbye, she weaves a tale of courage and resilience through her protagonist, Rebecca Adams, who survives loss, betrayal, and domestic violence: the sequel, A Hiding Amongst the Clouds, charts Rebecca's journey to rebuild her life. The final installment in this trilogy, A Final Lie, will be released in Fall 2025.Passionate about fostering local literary talent and developing a community for writers, Laurie founded the Foothills Writers Group-a collective of local authors who meet monthly in Okotoks. She has also initiated the Local Grade Six Writing Contest. Additionally, she ventured into children's literature with her first book, The Longtail Brothers' Misadventure: A New Home, published in November 2024. The second book in this series, Arthur the Short-Tailed Hero, was released in early Spring 2025. The third book is scheduled for release in Christmas 2025.Laurie resides in Okotoks, Alberta, Canada, with her husband, Daryl, and their two beloved chihuahuas, Daisy and Charlotte. She is the proud mother of three adult children-Dana, Mitchell, and Liam-whose unwavering support fuels her writing journey. As an author, Laurie crafts suspenseful thrillers that explore themes of resilience and survival. Her debut novel, A Complicated Goodbye, introduces Rebecca Adams, a courageous protagonist who endures loss, betrayal, and domestic violence. The sequel, A Hiding Amongst the Clouds, follows Rebecca's path toward healing and renewal. The final installment in the trilogy, A Final Lie, concludes the journey for her heroine, but not before she is confronted with her past. Dedicated to nurturing local literary talent, Laurie founded the Foothills Writers Group-a vibrant community of authors who gather monthly in Okotoks. She also launched the Local Grade Six Writing Contest to inspire young storytellers. Expanding her creative horizons, Laurie entered the world of children's literature and writes under the pen name, Daisy Delle Kling. Her children's book, The Longtail Brothers' Misadventure: A New Home, was published in November 2024. Its sequel, Arthur the Short-Tailed Hero, arrived in early Spring 2025, with the third book, The Longtail Brothers' Misadventures- Bart's Flood of Trouble, expected by Christmas 2025.
