First published 2012
Heloise Lewis lives three separate lives. In her suburb, she's a widowed mother who never misses her son's games. At the state capitol, she lobbies for worthy causes. In hotel rooms across the region, she runs a high-end escort service. For over ten years, this careful compartmentalization has kept her safe. Then cracks appear in her system. Her accountant asks suspicious questions. Her protector warns of new threats. Another suburban madam turns up dead in what looks like suicide. Worst of all, Heloise learns that her son's father may be released from prison. He doesn't know he has a child. He also doesn't know that Heloise testified against him, sending the killer and former pimp away for life. But he's starting to suspect she's been keeping secrets. With no education, family, or real friends, Heloise must rebuild her existence once more. Getting new identities is simple when you know the right people. The challenge is surviving long enough to use them.
Genres: fiction, suspense, mystery, crime, contemporary, thriller
Vibes: dark, emotional, fast-paced, intimate, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: deception, double-life, secrets, survival
Setting: State Capitol, Suburb
Period: Present Day
320 pages · Hardcover · William Morrow
Content warnings: explicit-sexual-content, violence