The Stepfather

<p class=ql-align-justify><strong>My stepfather destroyed our family. Now twelve years later he's back in our life and I want justice for myself and for my little sister.</strong></p><p class=ql-align-justify>It's that aftershave. I'm trying to work out the familiar smell which is creeping up my nostrils.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>I see him come towards me confidently smiling. Dressed in a navy suit crisp white shirt and red tie. He may be a bit greyer around the edges but there's no doubt it's him.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>As I stand just a few inches away from the man who invaded my sleep dreams and <em>nightmares</em> for years I can't believe I've survived.</p><p class=ql-align-justify>I stare straight into his dark eyes. As he reaches his hand out towards me I vomit all over his feet.</p><p class=ql-align-justify><strong>Everyone respects my stepfather. But I know who he <em>really</em> is.</strong></p><p><strong>AN EXHILARATING BLEND OF EMOTIONAL FAMILY DRAMA AND BREATHTAKING SUSPENSE WITH A SHOCKING FINAL TWIST.</strong></p><p><em>Please note this is a revised version of the book previously published as </em>The Girl I Left Behind <em>by</em> L.E. Hill</p><p>Perfect for fans of Lisa Jewell Alice Feeney Keri Beevis Sadie Ryan Valerie Keogh Claire McGowan and Dandy Smith.</p><p><strong>READERS LOVE LORNA HENDERSON'S GRIPPING PSYCHOLOGICAL THRILLERS:</strong></p><p>????? 'A page-turner that had me hooked from the start. <strong>Couldn't put it down.</strong>' Julie W.</p><p>????? '<strong>Wow! . . . This book left me speechless</strong>. Takes you on an incredible journey.' Nicola H.</p><p>????? 'A complete rollercoaster of a story . . . <strong>Kept me guessing throughout</strong>.' Claire B.</p><p>????? '<strong>Wow loved this book</strong>! So many twists and turns that had me guessing right until the end.' Julie</p><p>????? 'Charged <strong>full of emotion and intrigue</strong> . . . I kept turning the pages until I had read the whole thing!' Francesca G.</p><p>????? '<strong>A fantastic read. I was hooked</strong> by the first chapter . . . What a twist!' Layla P.</p><p>????? '<strong>An addictive page-turner</strong> that left me stunned and surprised on many occasions.' Marie L.</p><p>????? 'Full of twists and turns. <strong>Keeps you guessing right until the very end</strong>.' Veronica C.</p>