The Unexpected Reunion

Cheryl Gardarian

Aug 2014 · Sold by Simon and Schuster

About this ebook

Becky Bowman's life would never be the same after her best friend vanished. Presumed to have drowned in an accident while riding her horse in the California surf, Donna Rayburn disappeared. Becky blamed herself for Donna's death since she'd been the reason Donna rode her horse into the turbulent water. Donna's mount returned to the stables, but Donna was never found. Overcome with guilt, Becky punishes herself by moving away. Years later she returns for her high school reunion and falls in love with someone from her past, a man who is hiding a dark secret. Then grisly remains are discovered at the old stables. Is the gruesome pile of bones the skeleton of her friend? Was Donna murdered? Becky's on a mission to discover the answers. Delving too deeply, she puts herself in danger. Confronted at knifepoint, Becky realizes her peril from a killer who doesn't want to be exposed.

About the author

Cheryl Gardarian grew up in Huntington Beach, California. Her love of writing started early and led to several of her poems being published in the National High School Poetry Anthology. However, her parents stressed the need to graduate from college with a ‘practical’ degree. She received a Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene at the University of Southern California and began working in the field of dentistry. A few years later she obtained her Real Estate Broker License and opened her own real estate office. She and her husband, Leo, moved to a small ranch near San Juan Capistrano. For many years she was busy raising their son, Brian, who was active in sports and 4H, and caring for their horses and other barnyard animals. Now, many years later, she is finally able to return to her creative side.