The Distance Between Stars

Imprisoned in a crumbling mansion, a ballerina's only hope for escape is the combat vet bound in silence.Beverly Dawning loved living her dream as a professionalballerina--until a mysterious illness stole all the light from her life. Locked away in Filibrault Manor by her father, her only taste of theoutside world is through the manor's tower windows ... Until her fatherhires a new handyman.Joseph Clancey is a prisoner in his own mind. After surviving abrutal attack during his combat service in the United States Army, he'snever spoken a word--using only scribbled notes in a notebook tocommunicate. No one knows how long he will have to endure thisinvoluntary silence, but a new job as a handyman at the Filibrault Manor seems like the fresh start he's been looking for ...Until Beverlyleaves a mysterious message in his notebook.Beverly needs a hero, and Joseph needs someone to believe in him. In this HEA romance, love sets captured hearts free."If you love strong silent men, you'll swoon for Joe Clancey. If you love smart, creative women, then Beverly Dawning will capture yourheart."--Jennifer Bardsley, author of GENESIS GIRL and DAMAGED GOODS