"Hostile Affairs in Kansas," by Jerri Cote is a heart-wrenching story of survival. During a Kansas thunder and lightning storm, Frances was rendered unconscious, and left bleeding. Frances wakes in the hospital frantic and afraid. Unable to remember the faces around her, leaves her feeling devastated, and depressed. Determined to recover, Frances turns to her family for help. As her memories begin coming back, she realizes that her family has been keeping secrets. Fear immobilizes her as she begins to unfold the memories that have been locked away for many years. She realizes that it is no longer safe for her to be at the farm house. When she meets charming young Justin, she wonders if he will be able to love her if he knows the truth. She tries to keep her memories secret from him as she realizes that she is in love with him. She manages to keep her secrets until.... One night when a terrible accident happens that will change her life forever. As the police investigate, Frances knows that she cannot tell them the truth. She must protect her family from the horror of what has happened. As time begins to run out, Frances must make a decision that will affect her for the rest of her life. Will Justin be able to handle the truth?