At the fragile age of six, Piper Mills tragically lost both her parents. Despite her unfortunate circumstances, she grew up believing her determination and strong will would always see her through.

With the encouragement of her loving grandparents, she becomes an Olympic hopeful making a name for herself on the equestrian circuit. Her future looks bright and promising. Nothing will stand in Piper's way.

As fate would have it, she suffers a devastating fall at the pinnacle of her career leaving her body as well as her spirit lame. With her dreams shattered, she retreats back home to Savannah, alone and afraid, searching for solace within the four walls that protect her from the harsh realities of life.

While searching for the missing pieces of her soul, she stumbles upon her deceased grandmother's scrapbook depicting a life Piper never knew existed. Trying desperately to make a connection with her family, she embarks on a journey to uncover the past not realizing she has inadvertently chosen to open Pandora's Box.

Tucker Gibbons is running away from a life filled with only sorrow and pain. The only person able to keep him afloat is his loving grandmother. Since the tragic death of his wife, all that is left is a dulling numbness which consumes the very core of his being. He knows his two daughters need him, yet he is unable to move forward. Why did his wife kill herself? And more importantly, is he the one to blame?

Drawn together by familial bonds, Piper and Tucker soon realize that the answers to their questions just might be the key to opening the door to their futures. Will these two wounded souls finally be able to heal? Or, is it better to leave the secrets from the past behind?

THE LOST HOURS is a powerful story evoking the distant memories of the old South hidden behind shocking scandals and disquieting family secrets. Through vivid details and emotionally charged characters, White creates this year's must-read novel. Without a doubt, THE LOST HOURS is most definitely a labor of love.