Roman (Saints and Sinners) ~ Paperback ~ Kennedy Streath

Benedict Nowak bailed on his marriage, taking his son with him but leaving behind his five year old daughter. He had his reasons. He had no idea they'd come back to haunt him. TJ had come to terms with the mother she despised, making those small concessions that made life bearable. But her mother's death changed everything. Roman Rincon was the juvie rescued by Father Marcus and placed in the care of Benedict Nowak. With his records sealed, no one knew what happened that fateful night when Roman was only fourteen. All Father Marcus knew was the boy had confessed to a crime not even the cops would talk about. In the small coal mining town of Montville, two teens whose lives have been shattered beyond repair must find a way to cope: with school, with each other, with growing up marked as broken in a town dying under the weight of secrets and lies. Warned off having anything to do with Roman, TJ is all too willing to agree, except for one little thing. The young man lives in the apartment above her father's car repair business so avoiding him might be a problem. As for Roman, he will take his secret to the grave, no matter what the cost.Author BiographySaints and Sinners: Roman started as a personal challenge, writing on the fly, 2-3 chapters per week and posting them blog style, never completely sure where the characters and the story would take me. As the project gathered fans (some rabid and very supportive) and a life of its own, I found that sweet spot where creativity and energy found synergy. I hope you like the outcome. Book Two: Sacrifice is on deck and will follow the same format. For more information see: http: //saints-and-sinners.weebly.com/index.htm