In Spades

Avalynn has been running from her past for a couple of years now - never very far, but always extremely fast. With an alcoholic father; a void of a mother; and a town full of gossip, she struggles to find her place in the world. The only saving grace on her path of self-destruction is her beautiful little sister, Abby, her miracle. Desperately trying to save Abby from a life she has been trying so hard to escape from, Avalynnn plots to take her away. The plan goes dangerously astray leaving her beaten and broken in what was once the hallway mirror in her childhood home. Avalynn finally comes to in the hospital after nearly being beaten to death. Father - dead; Mother - missing; Abby - in foster care; everything changing in the blink of an eye. Avalynn immediately works to get her life in order, receives custody of her precious sister, and focuses every ounce of attention on Abby to give her the life she deserves. Now a 22 year old elementary school teacher and new mommy, Avalynn struggles to raise a beautiful and feisty five year old that was just diagnosed with mild autism disorder. There are lots of challenges for her to face, but she is ready to go at them head on if it means Abby is raised in a happy and healthy home. Not even caring about herself or her life, Abby is the only thing she cares about until...she meets Him - the man that can shatter her entire world with one glance. Their relationship is a roller coaster ride from the start; one that Avalynn never wants to get off of, but she may not have a choice. Will she finally have her happily ever after? Or will it come screeching to a halt yet again? This is a story of heartbreak, love, loss, and hope.... 18 and up for adult situations.