Domestic Life

Sarah MacKenzie grapples with the consequences of her choices as she tiptoes on the tightrope between loyalty and self-discovery. The lines have been etched in the sand, and Sarah has once again chosen Bruce, this time in a courtroom where the weight of her words could reshape their destiny. In a dramatic twist, she weaves a web of lies to shield her husband, blurring the lines between truth and loyalty. As Sarah takes a stand on the witness stand, her heart aches with the gravity of her decision. Will this sacrifice finally prove to Bruce just how deeply she loves him, or will the specter ...

In the sun-soaked landscapes of Florida, Sarah MacKenzie embarks on a journey of love, hope, and self-discovery. Ready to embrace her exciting new life with Bruce Stone, the man she met online, Sarah's heart is filled with anticipation. But as the palm trees sway in the warm breeze, questions linger—will her newfound happiness be all she expects, or does the promise of a fresh start hold unexpected challenges? Leaving behind the familiar comforts of her family and hometown, Sarah finds herself navigating the complexities of love in a new, unfamiliar setting. What will their life together ...

In the final book of the Tainted Love Saga, Sarah MacKenzie confronts the haunting shadows of her own transgressions, navigating a tumultuous journey through regret, redemption, and the complexities of self-forgiveness. The weight of her sins bears down heavily upon her shoulders, transforming her into a reflection of everything she once despised. In a desperate bid to atone for the choices that led her astray, she takes a harrowing step back into the arms of her abusive husband. As Sarah returns to the source of her pain, the lines between redemption and damnation blur, and the question ...

Sarah finds herself entangled in the delicate threads of marriage, questioning the impulsive choices that led her to this uncertain crossroad. Faced with financial pressures, she and Bruce hurriedly exchanged vows, a decision driven more by circumstance than by the readiness of her heart. Now, as the weight of matrimony settles upon her shoulders, Sarah wonders if she's made a commitment she wasn't fully prepared for. While their engagement held the promise of a shared future, the reality of married life with Bruce proves to be a tumultuous journey. As the days unfold, Bruce's actions take ...

Sarah MacKenzie's pursuit of love takes an unexpected turn as she navigates the intricate dance between passion and peril. Sacrificing everything to be with the enigmatic Bruce Stone, Sarah believes she's stepped into the pages of a fairy tale. Her parents, despite the significant age gap, are tentatively embracing the new chapter, and the promise of a blissful life together beckons. Yet, beneath the facade of domestic tranquility, a storm is brewing. Bruce's intense jealousy, an ominous specter that refuses to dissipate, threatens to unravel the delicate threads of their union. In his mind...

Wisconsin, 1960. Angie, mariée depuis peu à Paul, un peintre plus âgé qu'elle au passé mystérieux, consacre ses journées à son bébé et à son foyer. Un jour, elle reçoit un coup de téléphone de Ruth, la fille d'Henry, le frère de Paul. Celle-ci lui annonce que son père s'est suicidé et que sa mère, Silja, a disparu. Angie décide d'accompagner Paul aux obsèques. L'occasion de soutenir son mari et sa nièce et d'en apprendre un peu plus sur cette belle-famille qu'elle connaît à peine.

After thirty-five years in a loveless marriage, Fran is holding on to one certainty: I. DO. NOT. QUIT. But when an argument with her husband ends in violence, she needs to consider if her years of loyalty were worth the cost. Six weeks housesitting in the Yorkshire Dales should give her time for reflection, where she can make her own decisions and pursue her own passions for once. What she hasn't counted on is an injured hiker without a place to stay, who awakens desires that she'd forgotten were there. He's got his own share of problems, however, and has come to Yorkshire to work on his ...

Sisters Sophie and Jess have grown up knowing that a few little lies are necessary. After all, everybody does it, don't they? But when Sophie discovers her father's secret, and Jess falls in love with the charismatic Jake, Sophie faces a difficult choice. Should she keep quiet, or tear her family apart with the truth? And if she tells, who will pay the ultimate price?

Sixteen years ago, at an elite boarding school secluded in the English countryside, best friends Nancy, Georgia and Lila did something unspeakable. Their secret forged an unbreakable bond between them, a bond of silence. But now, in their 30s, one of them wants to talk. One word and everything could be ruined: their lives, their careers, their relationships. It's up to Georgia to call a crisis dinner. She knows there's nothing that can't be resolved by three courses in her immaculate kitchen. But the evening does not go as planned. Three women walk in to the dinner, but only two will leave.

NOTE: Book Club Discussion Questions added to end of this new edition of this book. Moved by newspaper reports of a family’s tragic plight, a prominent couple donated $50,000 to a Maine Family Crisis Services center. Even Blue Birds Sing recounts the true events behind those media reports, details that were not reported until the publication of this book, events that will cause you to question everything you thought you knew about domestic violence, the protection of children, and justice in America. Lisa is a mother and the wife of a man who wants to kill her. She escapes through the ...