First published 2002
Tanya Black appears to have it all. She enjoys a successful career, raises a beautiful daughter, and lives in an elegant home with her charismatic husband Curtis, who leads a prominent Baptist church. But beneath this polished surface, her marriage crumbles. Curtis grows distant and selfish, caring little for Tanya or their daughter. Worse, he uses his position to steal money and accumulate power while preaching moral values to his congregation. Tanya watches the man she once loved transform into someone she cannot respect. Then Curtis crosses a final line, delivering the ultimate betrayal that shatters what remains of their relationship. This devastating act forces Tanya into an unexpected journey where she must confront difficult truths about love and loyalty while navigating dangerous temptation. Through her struggle, she learns to recognize her own strength and claim victories that belong to her alone.
Genres: christian-fiction, domestic-fiction, african-american, contemporary
Vibes: emotional, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: betrayal, redemption, second-chance
544 pages · Hardcover · Thorndike Pr
Content warnings: domestic-violence