{"product_id":"quiet-ones-by-penelope-douglas-9780349435787","title":"Quiet Ones","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI've always had too many men in my life. My father, brothers, and nephews. They run this town, and although I've never given them a reason to worry, they treat me like I'm made of glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThey're wrong, though. I've got it all together - college graduated by twenty-one and a business owner with a perfect record.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut I have one secret: I raced to grow up in case he ever came home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLucas Morrow grew up with us, but he left when I was thirteen. I've waited and worked to be sure everything is perfect when I see him again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut I've waited years and maybe it's time to move on, get my own place and be my own person with new friends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's summer after all and I am my brothers' sister. Did they really think the apple fell that far?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eLucas\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe thinks her family are the only men watching her. So innocent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd I want to keep her that way. Even though I'm twelve years older, we were always the odd ones out. She gravitated to me, and I always made sure she wasn't alone. When I left, I told myself she'd be fine without me.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut really, it was just an excuse to escape the guilt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eI only meant to come back for a few days, but she's grown up, her brothers are distracted, and one bad decision after another is circling her.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs well as old ghosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd old enemies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eShe doesn't want a babysitter anymore, and if she ever finds out why I left town, she'll know why I'm not the best role model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut I'm still the older one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd she still needs supervision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eQuiet Ones\u003c\/em\u003e by Penelope Douglas delves into the dynamics of the returning Lucas Morrow and Quinn, exploring themes of protection, independence, and the passage of time in a small town setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hachette New Zealand Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47310143389932,"sku":"9780349435787","price":20.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/facc34768576c4a9f792c24ed3c533a9.jpg?v=1771209499","url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/products\/quiet-ones-by-penelope-douglas-9780349435787","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}