Publisher's Synopsis
Lost and Found is Diane's captivating story of being in a marriage that has lost love. As a mother of two, her dedication to keeping their family intact for the sake of her children leads to a mundane life of quiet desperation. All that changes, when her husband Chuck becomes abusive and flips their lives upside down. It becomes a constant struggle for Diane to hide the abuse from their children in hopes he will change.Diane loses the battle to keep her family together when her husband loses his grip on reality and things take a turn for the worse. Unsure of how her marriage became so volatile, she knows her only option is to divorce Chuck, leaving him once and for all. Despite Chuck's unprovoked anger and relentless attempts to turn their children against her, she quickly embraces the role of a single parent. Diane does her best to provide a healthy, loving home and manages to establish a sense of stability for her and her children. Emotions that had been untapped for years come flooding back to Diane, when fate brings Jack into her life. The feelings she has for Jack can't be denied and she is forced to deal with her desires and embrace the emotions he has stirred. As she lets down her guard and allows Jack into her life, Diane must confront her concern that her children may not be ready to allow a new man into their lives. As Diane and Jack discover their love for each other, Chuck refuses to accept the loss of Diane's love and continues to disrupt the lives of Diane and the children. All of Diane's efforts to protect her children and create a safe and happy environment fall apart when Chuck takes matters into his own hands and commits an unthinkable act in a misguided attempt to reestablish his family.
