Elizabeth Lewis is an independent, dynamic publishing executive who meets the powerful and charismatic architect, Grant Bradford, on a photography assignment in New Orleans during the first anniversary of Katrina. She falls in love and uproots her life in NYC to be with him but behind Grant's slick and well-rehearsed facade, is an abusive manipulator lurking in the shadows with a secret sexual obsession. Her trusting nature is oblivious to the tactics of his seemingly friendly, yet deadly, chameleon companion who snakes her way into Elizabeth's world in way even her wildest dreams could not have imagined. Resilient and strong, she had overcome many obstacles including 9/11 but nothing prepared her for the psychological and physical carnage she would suffer at the hands of Bradford. Engulfed in this vortex of betrayal, infidelity and lies, Liz loses her sense of self but manages to regain a strength and confidence she was unaware she possessed. Despite it all, she learns that the pain of a broken heart will never compare to the torment imposed by someone determined to steal your soul.

Suspense / Thriller, Drama, Erotica, Melodrama, Memoir, Romance,

In the prologue, Liz finds herself with a gunshot wound in her shoulder and crawling to safety on I-10 in New Orleans after being in a intentional car accident by Grant's mistress, Connie.

New York City and New Orleans

Yes

Internal Journey/Rebirth

Meaningful Message, Twist

Language/Profanity, Sexual Abuse, Substance Abuse

Name: Elizabeth Lewis

Age: 41

Gender: Female

Role: Protagonist

Key Traits: Romantic, Decisive, Educated, Honorable, Outspoken, Perseverance, Sophisticated, Blunt, Confident, Faithful, Funny, Sexy, Complex, Leader, Seductive, Aspiring, Beautiful, Engaging, Sarcastic, Selfless

Name: Grant Bradford

Age: 60

Gender: Male

Role: Antagonist

Key Traits: Aggressive, Charming, Crazy, Manipulative, Seductive, Narcissistic, Villainous, Complex, Leader, Power-hungry, Sarcastic, Sexy, Sophisticated, Confident, Decisive, Heartthrob, Masculine, Secretive, Unapologetic

Name: Diane Parmesi

Age: 45

Gender: Female

Role: Mentor

Key Traits: Blunt, Decisive, Gracious, Outspoken, Sophisticated, Badass, Complex, Educated, Engaging, Funny, Sarcastic, Unapologetic, Adventurous

Name: Jamie

Age: 35

Gender: Male

Role: Sidekick

Key Traits: Honorable, Outspoken, Sexy, Strong Moral Code, Blunt, Confident, Funny, Engaging, Faithful, Sarcastic, Aspiring, Charming, Educated

Age: 35-54

Target Gender: Female leaning

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Status: Yes: self-published

Year Published: 2018

No

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