Sarah Patt Bücher

The story follows Dakota Buchannan, a sixteen-year-old girl grappling with the loss of her mother and the unexpected death of her father, which leaves her orphaned. Amidst the chaos of her father's funeral, she encounters Luke, a man who bears a striking resemblance to her father. The shocking revelation that Luke is her half-brother, the son her father never knew he had, adds complexity to her grief and challenges her understanding of family.

Eighteen-year-old Dakota Buchannan is determined not to be the messed-up, orphaned teenager with a wild imagination. Feisty and determined, Dakota never loses sight of hope or the importance of family and friendships. She navigates her new life with her moral compass -- reconciling the past and seeking answers while discovering secrets and lies.