The Brownstone

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Lili Wentworth is living a dancer's dream when an unexpected twist forces her to examine her life and acknowledge the shocking truth of her heritage. With visions of her future left in the hands of her father's trusted friends, he paves the way for her to discover the precious secrets that will change her life forever. Loyal friendships form an unbreakable bond as Lili struggles to come to terms with the meaning of life. During her darkest days one of those loyal friends finds Lili difficult to resists as he falls in love with the only part of her that he can relate to. Welcome to the brownstone located on the Upper West Side, the home of Lili Wentworth and her older brother, Grayson. Follow Lili to London, Juilliard, and the hottest clubs in New York City. But no matter where Lili goes, every turn she makes forces her to reflect on the responsibilities of love, the nature of loss, and the spiritual dimension of life. The clock is ticking as everyone tries to save Lili from her worst enemy - herself.

Having lost my brother, my hero, at the age of 17, I thought the world I lived in was cruel. Fear set in. I set my camera down and walked away from my childhood dreams. A few years ago I was rifling through old photos, letters and newspaper clippings of my brother's life. He clearly had passion, the very thing I had been lacking. When I was finally willing to acknowledge my grief without judgment I began to study ancient teachings brought to life by some of our greatest writers. My curiosity could not be quenched and the obsession began. I posed some of my most difficult questions about life and the hereafter. Armed with little experience other than a degree in Religious Studies I took on the task of writing. My characters quickly came to life. I had to know what happened next. I was surprised the story unfolded into three books. Not only that; I started taking pictures again. This time through a new filter, a beautiful perception of the world around me. Julie Brown was raised in Liverpool, New York with a talented group of siblings. The youngest of five it was easy to stand in awe as everyone sang, studied lines to a play, or strummed the guitar. After a stint singing in the Wizard of Oz at A.V. Zogg Middle School it was clear to Julie that her place was behind the scenes. Julie embarked on a mission to discover the meaning of life. After extensive study outside the college boundaries, her first romance novel; The Brownstone was born.