Sweet Deal Sealed — Judith A. Barrett

When convicted felon Karen O'Brien completes her prison sentence, she is ready for a new life. She moves to her hometown in southern Georgia and buys a charming, old-fashioned donut shop, complete with the owner's dog, cat, and secret recipes to seal the deal. The nightmares and shadows that plagued her in prison linger and add to Karen's struggles to adapt to civilian life. Starting over isn't the smooth process she had hoped for because not all the locals welcome her presence.

Karen is the only person in town who sees a local boy's potential. When Woody suddenly disappears from his sketchy living conditions, Karen is frantic. Can she find the missing boy before it's too late? Is it possible her nightmares can lead her to Woody?