Book The Secret She Kept - Badge of Courage Book 1 Authors: [Author Name] Genre: Romance, Mystery, Thriller Rita Herron April 1, 2021 Summary: In the small town of Briar Ridge, Principal Kate McKendrick is trying to heal the wounds of her own tragic past while helping the community recover from a devastating event that tore them apart. However, a vengeful individual with a hidden agenda threatens to destroy everything she holds dear. As she works alongside her former bad-boy crush, Riggs Benford, they uncover secrets that could ignite their passion or burn their future to ashes. Plot: The story begins with Kate McKendrick, a new principal at Briar Ridge High School, who has just moved back to her hometown after a painful experience in her past. She is determined to make a difference and bring the community together, but her efforts are met with resistance from some members of the town who are still reeling from the tragedy that shook their lives.

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