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Synopsis
Everyone has a past, and Elana Parks is no different. She's been haunted by hers since she was thirteen years old, suffering from crippling nightmares. Having to relive that traumatic event each night, she does the only thing that has helped her cope through the pain-she paints. When she's offered to showcase her work, Elana feels like the tables have turned. With the love of her life by her side and the support of her family and friends, she's finally starting to move forward. But not all things like to stay in the past. Elana's fear will soon become a waking nightmare.
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Is Behind the Canvas appropriate for my child?
Suitable for most readers 17 and up.
This romantic suspense novel deals with a heroine recovering from a past trauma that has caused long-term psychological distress, with a threat from her past re-emerging. Parents should be aware of themes of trauma, nightmares, and implied past assault.
What to know going in
This book has mild violence, mild sexual content, and mild language. Content notes include sexual assault, anxiety, and depression (see the full list above).
Who'll love this
A story about a woman using art to heal from trauma while a new threat from her past closes in.