The Ties That Bind Us — Dixie Lynn Dwyer

Lori tries to break free from the ties that bind her. She's fought to gain self-confidence; to start her own new life without pressure from her large family, or intimidation from an abusive ex. She's juggling work, helping out her sister who is in a dangerous relationship, and avoiding four men who seem to have their sights set on claiming her. She can't seem to let go of the fear from her past, or accept that the four men are truthful and good. The Lawson brothers keep proving they are trustworthy and even help her to save her sister, her niece, and an unborn child from abuse and neglect. When her family shows up to comfort her sister and reveal some misinformation from Lori's past, it seems that the old ties she had to family are getting stronger, but the threat of the one who caused all the damage somehow comes along with this reunited family. Time and time again the Lawson brothers prove they are nothing like her ex. The memories of the fear and pain, plus the one responsible, are back to challenge her resolve and test the new ties that bind her heart.