Ripples: A Consequences Stand-alone Novel - Paperback
by Aleatha Romig (Author)
Some consequences last for generations.
"Those who don't know history are doomed to repeat it." Natalie Rawlings grew up surrounded by wealth, power, and the kind of love most people only dream about. As the youngest daughter of Tony and Claire Rawlings, she's always been protected. Cherished. Expected to live up to the legacy of one of the most powerful families in the world. But Natalie has spent her entire life trying to escape the pressure that comes with the Rawlings name. Because no matter how perfect her family appears, she knows one truth:Every choice creates ripples.
And some consequences last for generations. Lost, restless, and desperate for something that belongs only to her, Natalie returns home believing she's facing disappointment. Instead, she finds danger. And him. Mysterious, irresistible, and nothing like the future she imagined, the man who enters Natalie's life changes everything she thought she knew about herself, her family, and the past that set her journey into motion long before she was born. As secrets unravel and old consequences resurface, Natalie discovers that escaping her family's legacy may be impossible. Because the ripples of the past are still spreading. RIPPLES is a gripping next-generation dark romance set in the world of the bestselling Consequences series. This stand-alone novel features dangerous secrets, emotional suspense, forbidden attraction, family legacy, and appearances from your favorite Consequences characters.
Author Biography
Aleatha Romig is a New York Times, Wall Street Journal, and USA Today bestselling author who lives in Indiana, USA. She grew up in Mishawaka, graduated from Indiana University, and is currently living south of Indianapolis. Aleatha has raised three children with her high school sweetheart and husband of over thirty years. Before she became a full-time author, she worked days as a dental hygienist and spent her nights writing. Now, when she's not imagining mind-blowing twists and turns, she likes to spend her time a with her family and friends. Her other pastimes include reading and creating heroes/anti-heroes who haunt your dreams! Aleatha released her first novel, CONSEQUENCES, in August of 2011. CONSEQUENCES became a bestselling series with five novels and two companions released from 2011 through 2015. The compelling and epic story of Anthony and Claire Rawlings has graced more than half a million e-readers. Aleatha released the first of her series TALES FROM THE DARK SIDE, INSIDIOUS, in the fall of 2014. These stand alone thrillers continue Aleatha's twisted style with an increase in heat. In the fall of 2015, Aleatha moved head first into the world of dark romantic suspense with the release of BETRAYAL, the first of her five novel INFIDELITY series that has taken the reading world by storm. She also began her traditional publishing career with Thomas and Mercer. Her books INTO THE LIGHT and AWAY FROM THE DARK were published through this mystery/thriller publisher in 2016. In the spring of 2017, Aleatha released her first standalone, fun, and sexy romantic comedy with PLUS ONE. Aleatha is a "Published Author's Network" member of the Romance Writers of America and PEN America. She is represented by Kevan Lyon of Marsal Lyon Literary Agency.