Nancy Palk

Nora is thrilled when her first novel shoots to the top of the bestsellers list but is terrified of speaking in front of crowds to promote her book, so Nora's literary agent hires Daniel, a public speaking coach, to help Nora overcome her fears, which is easier said than done.

Keely awakens to find herself captive in a cabin in Northern Ontario. Alone with Du, who has been assigned to be her guard and caregiver, she will be forced to bring her pregnancy to term by an extremist anti-choice faction. Their only connection to the outside world is Robert, the mastermind of the operation. Once Keely discovers there is no escape, she begins to adapt to the reality of her situation, while resisting the faith-based indoctrination of her captors.

A man haunted by his brother’s mysterious disappearance enters into a complicated romance with a painter suffering from severe bipolar disorder.