Book Two of the Whispers of the Past Trilogy

Emma Larkson thought she had finally found peace. The quiet retreat at Whispering Pines had once offered her healing, self-discovery, and love. But when a letter slips beneath her hotel door-unmarked, unsigned, and dangerously revealing-everything she thought she knew about her past unravels.

The letter speaks of secrets. Of her father's hidden role in the retreat's founding. Of truths buried beneath layers of silence and institutional control. And it asks her to return-not as a guest, but as the daughter of a man who may have helped build something far darker than he ever intended.

Back at Whispering Pines-now rebranded as the Pinewell Collective-Emma discovers a place transformed. The serene quiet has been replaced by curated experiences and corporate polish. But beneath the glossy facade, someone is watching her. Guiding her. Manipulating her. And as Emma uncovers journals, letters, and long-forgotten files, a chilling reality comes into focus: she was never just a participant in the program. She was part of the design.

With the support of Nathan-the man who stood by her when she had nothing but questions-Emma must decide whether to stay silent and protect what peace she has left... or risk everything to speak the truth. A truth that could dismantle reputations, expose a carefully maintained illusion, and ignite a storm she may not be able to control.

As Emma's words reach the world, Pinewell retaliates with everything it has-legal threats, media smears, and a final ultimatum: be quiet, or be destroyed. But when a mysterious letter reveals that what she exposed was only the beginning, Emma must confront the ultimate question:

How much of yourself are you willing to risk for a truth the world doesn't want to hear?

Where the Truth Waited is a gripping, emotionally rich novel about courage, betrayal, second chances, and the unstoppable power of reclaiming your voice. In this second book of the Whispers of the Past Trilogy, love is tested, silence is shattered, and the truth refuses to stay buried.