Book Nook: I Can Still Hear You

 Unemployed, broke and on the verge of being evicted, Scarlett O'Connor’s life is in shambles. She has spent the final, precious years of her twenties caring for her aging father and withholding from him the truth about her chosen path in life. On his deathbed now, he struggles to speak to Scarlett one last time — to share one more nugget of dad wisdom. He tells her it’s “the greatest secret to living a happy life.” When he passes, Scarlett doesn’t expect to hear any more of his advice. But she is wrong.

 

I Can Still Hear You, from Nicole Black, shares the deeply moving story of a complex father-daughter relationship and their powerful, unbreakable bond. Scarlett says goodbye to her father, but he has one final adventure for Scarlett: a mysterious scavenger hunt, complete with a cryptic treasure map and instructions to travel to Maui.

 

Scarlett’s childhood best friend, Mark Graham, is her constant support and encourages her to take the risk. To figure out the truth behind the map, Scarlett embarks on a deeply personal journey that reveals deeper truths about her father and forces her to overcome challenges she never saw coming. In the mix are her father’s old friend Dave Murphy, who seems to have the key to the scavenger hunt; and her less than romantic boyfriend, Kevin Pritchard, who professes he has come to help her find the buried treasure. As her search continues, she doubts the meaning behind these relationships. Who can she trust? Scarlett must seek guidance from her father’s spirit and learn to face her fears alone. But with time running out and her trip to Maui drawing to a close, can she solve the mystery and find her father’s treasure? And what will be waiting for her if she does?

 

I Can Still Hear You is a compelling story of grief, hope and personal discovery that can awaken readers to the possibility of never-ending connections.

About the Author

Nicole Black is an author, motivational speaker and entrepreneur with a passion for sharing unique stories and helping people grow. For over 20 years, she has worked in the business world as a corporate trainer in employee productivity and effective growth, where she has helped some of the biggest brands in hospitality and entertainment grow sustainably through inspiring their employees. She has been featured on platforms including TEDxWilmington, Jack Canfield Show, Santa Barbara News Press, The George DiGianni Show and the Tom Barnard Show.

 

Through her writing, Nicole hopes to empower her readers and impart valuable lessons about grief, loss and emotional growth. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, yoga and spending time with her wonderful daughter in their home of Santa Barbara, California.

 

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