Everything Kate has ever feared has come true. Sean's dark secret has come crashing down on them both, and their very lives are at stake. The days of quiet living and careful planning are in the past. Kate has to take action - NOW - if they are to get through this alive. What she first had with Sean was hot passion. It was beyond lust. It was Colpe di Fulmine - the thunderbolt which defies all reason. But now she realizes that this searing heat has developed into something fuller, richer, more soul-deep. She loves him. And if she doesn't dive in headfirst and do what has to be done, she'll lose him forever. * * * Half of all proceeds of this novella benefit battered women's shelters. A Song of Soul and Hope is the third of four novellas in the Worcester Nights series. Due to the strong sexual content and adult situations, this romantic suspense story is recommended for readers aged 17+. The first three novellas have cliff-hanger endings, which lead to the final novella with a happily-ever-after. Ophelia adores Worcester, Massachusetts with all its gritty streets, rows of muted-colored three-deckers, and tough-as-nails can-do attitude. She's lived in this area since college, with only a few brief flings in other locations. No matter where else she travels, the powerful allure of Worcester pulls her home again. Worcester's a mere hour west of Boston, with many of the same traditions of Irish culture and fierce pride. Boston Strong.