The Unknown Connection

"Unknown Connection" This story is filled with danger . . . showcasing the loyal, unrelenting passion of one family to fulfill a long-standing promise to a friend.

This multi-plotted suspense story spans sixty-two years! John Wesley Donavan, an older son of a wealthy Grosse Point family returns from World War II to secretly marry a woman in Chelsea, Michigan, his parents have forbidden. One year later, he succumbs to family pressure and enters recklessly into a sham marriage of convenience to a second woman—a calculating woman involved in secret, illegal activities. In one weak moment of panic he becomes a bigamist! This unholy union creates a dangerous catalysis of spiraling reactions that begin with John Wesley Donavan’s mysterious death and extends down to his granddaughter, Bailey Morningstar Spencer.

Feeling led to return to Chelsea, the same small town her grandmother fled years earlier, Bailey carries with her a sealed family box of secrets that will hopefully reveal the reasons for the extended Donavan family separation. Before leaving she’s visited mysteriously by John Aloot, a descendent of Filipino born, Renz Aloot, John Wesley’s treasured wartime friend. His sober message confuses her even further. John Aloot carefully warns her to be ever watchful and constantly aware in her new venture: Old dangers from an unnamed source still seek her death.

Bailey’s return trip is filled with doubts and memories, recalling previous visits by the mysterious Filipino family who carried similar warnings to them through the years—warnings that always resulted in repeated changes in address. When fear and discouragement overpower her and cloud her future, Bailey's resolve is bolstered by remembering the many prayers she shared with her Grandmother Janie for the future. Her fragile faith strengthens her throughout a long treacherous path—a path filled with near-death pitfalls in her desire to reunite her fragmented family. When an opportunity to meet Grandfather's estranged family while incognito is offered to Bailey, she takes a wild chance to discover for herself . . . Does the unknown danger lie within the Donavan family itself?

Unusual circumstances lead her into a growing love with Mick Talbot, a courageous man who has dangerous secrets of his own hidden behind a false identity. During Bailey's efforts to regain a lost family’s love, Mick is quick to lend his help and numerous talents to keeping her safe. All the while he fights his own private battle, a behind-the-scenes, take-over attempt of his corporation by his ruthless cousin. Cousin James won't stop at anything to get what he wants—not even murder! And while danger strengthens Mick and Bailey's relationship, hidden secrets and distrust ultimately tear them apart. Forgiveness is their only chance to repair their conflicted relationship.

Mick's identity mask is removed during a showdown with his treacherous cousin. Shocked, Bailey feels betrayed to learn his true identity. Immediately following Bailey's survival of the bitter, final battle for her life, the two are forced to confront their personal obstacles and the differences that could separate them forever.

The morning Bailey receives an astounding gift from Mick, she embarks on the long ride to Mick's Corporation with the idea of returning his gift, but when she arrives, she is forced to resort to leaving a note—words on a card that will forever seal whatever chances remain for their reconciliation. On her way to exit the automatic doors of the massive building, she meets up with a startling surprise. In an instant, she is locked into 'one of life's important moment's' and faced with a crucial decision. Will Bailey achieve her deepest goals for a reunited family? Will she choose a safe future . . . or choose love?