Dakota: A Novel

Eighteen-year-old Dakota Buchannan moves to Houston, Texas, to live with her half-brother and his daughter, where she captures the heart of a young man. However, CEO Jake Jennings breaks into her home and assaults her, apologizing for something his late father did. Dakota escapes and Jake is charged. On their return, the front page of the local newspaper confirms Jake's death, leaving Dakota to wonder if he killed himself or if someone pushed him. She is feisty and determined, navigating her new life with her moral compass and seeking answers while discovering secrets and lies.

Format: Hardback
Length: 220 pages
Publication date: 28 December 2021
Publisher: Histria LLC

Eighteen-year-old Dakota Buchannan is determined to defy the media's portrayal of her as a troubled, orphaned teenager with an overactive imagination. Following the accidental death of her father at Jennings Oil Refinery, she discovers that she has an older half-brother and relocates to Houston, Texas, to live with him and his young daughter, Savannah. Despite settling in quickly, Dakota's life takes an unexpected turn when CEO Jake Jennings breaks into her home, assaulting her while under the influence of narcotics. In his confused state, he apologizes for something his late father did to her, of which Dakota has no recollection. After managing to escape, Jake is charged with assault. Released on bail, he returns to his penthouse, but Dakota's boyfriend takes her away for the weekend to clear her mind. However, upon their return, the local newspaper confirms Jake Jennings' tragic fall to his death. Initially relieved, Dakota grapples with the possibility that he may have been telling her the truth about her past. She questions whether he committed suicide or if someone else was involved in his demise.

Feisty and resilient, Dakota remains steadfast in her pursuit of hope, family, and friendships. She navigates her new life with a strong moral compass, striving to reconcile the past while uncovering secrets and lies. Through her journey, Dakota learns the true value of self-discovery, resilience, and the power of forgiveness.

Dimension: 229 x 152 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780980116434