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When Nell Channing arrives on charming Three Sisters Island, she believes that she's finally found refuge from her abusive husband--and from the terrifying life she fled so desperately eight months ago...

But even in this quiet, peaceful place, Nell never feels entirely at ease. Careful... read more

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When Nell Channing arrives on Three Sisters Island, she hopes she has finally found refuge from her abusive husband. But even in this peaceful place, she feels haunted by fear. Then she discovers the island is suffering under a terrible curse and that she must find the power to save herself.

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  • “Nothing that comes free holds it's value.”
    Mia
  • “She listened to the stars ring and the sea breathe.”
  • “Eager to please," Mia commented as she and Lulu filled the orders. "Eager to work. Yes, definite psychopathic tendencies. Call the cops.”
  • “I heard about the muffins, but I didn't hear about the smile." "Smile's free. The muffins'll cost you.”
  • “I won't pry into your yesterdays, Nell. I'm more interested in the tomorrows.”
    Mia
  • “I've got the wrong equipment to be Nell's girlfriend, Rip. Just… just see if you can spend some time with her. Go out on the boat, or go shopping or…" He gestured vaguely. "Paint each other's toenails." "Excuse me?" "Give me a break. I don't know what you people do in your mysterious caves when men aren't around." "We have pillow fights in our underwear." He brightened because she wanted him to. "Really? I was afraid that was a myth.”
  • “I hope you don't take this the wrong way," Nell called out. "I always take things the right way." "I was just thinking, if I were a man, I'd promise you anything.”
  • “I'm sorry." Mia held up a hand, laid the other on her heart, and staggered to the counter for support. "I feel a little faint. Did you say you don't own any lipstick?”
  • “What's your name, sir?" "F**k you." "Okay, Mr. F**k You, you're under arrest for…”

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She kept staring straight ahead as the knuckle of land, bumpy and green with distance, began revealing its secrets.

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Prologue
Chapter 1 - 20

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This is book 1 of 3 in Three Sisters Island Trilogy. (standard series)

Followed by Heaven and Earth.

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  1. Nora Roberts (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: Jove Pubns
Country: USA
Publication Date: 2001
ISBN: 0515131229
Page Count: 400

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Reading Level: Adults

Sexual content, harsh language.

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