Lily's Dance

Lily Johnson is on top of the world. Her career as a ballerina and a dance instructor draws the attention of Adam, an attractive ballet enthusiast and a big fan. They fall in love and get married, and everything is working out for Lily, but living with Adam isn't at all what she expected. After a difficult divorce, Lily's life spirals out of control as the relationship continues to haunt her. Adam becomes possessive and psychologically abusive, eventually pushing Lily over the edge and into a nervous breakdown. Lily is forced to confront her demons as she works to restore her life, confidence, and sanity. As she works toward accomplishing this seemingly impossible task, Lily is surrounded by an unlikely support group of fellow hospital patients, such as Kit, a woman who also suffers from the horrible traumas of her past. Lily is further aided by members of her own magical family, including Lilith, Lily's mother, who can speak with the spirits of those who have passed. The sequel to Karen Steur's , is an emotionally powerful story shedding light on abuse and the heroic efforts of one woman to recover herself and thrive once again.