Hide and Seek

Belle has a secret. As a young girl, she made a decision based on one little lie. That decision would forever change her life simply because she allowed fear, cleverly disguised as courage, to become the driving force behind her sheer determination.Even as a very successful business owner, Belle struggles with underlying fear and doubt and wonders if she will ever be good enough. Through a very strange set of circumstances, she meets a young child, Meme.Meme walks with Belle through many life situations: helping a friend whose child has lost her battle to cancer, missing her two somewhat distant children, and struggling with a board member scheming to take over her business. Through each situation, Meme imparts wisdom regarding several characteristics that transforms Belle over time.As Meme imparts this wisdom, she too changes over time. Belle had never told anyone about her secret and has worked all her life to keep it hidden. With Meme's assistance, Belle learns that revealing the secret will set her free to truly know that she is loved and forgiven. Meme also helps Belle discover the balance she desperately needs: how to be strong, not pushy; bold, not rude; and humble, not weak.Readers, especially women in business, will resonate with Belle's struggles and will relate to the hidden secret and the lie it was based on. All will welcome knowing they can receive forgiveness and have freedom from guilt and shame by learning how certain characteristics lead to a more balanced life.