First published 2008
Jon stands at a crossroads that will define the rest of his life. In the span of twenty four hours, he must choose between ending his affair or destroying his marriage. His wife discovers her own unexpected attraction to an older man whose history intertwines with their families in ways she never imagined. Meanwhile, Jon's mistress finds herself pursued by a mysterious new suitor who offers her a different future entirely. Three decades earlier, someone's vengeful scheme shattered careers, friendships, and families. The consequences of that long ago betrayal now ripple through this new generation, forcing each character to confront the weight of the past while making decisions that will reshape their futures. As the day unfolds, the connections between old wounds and new desires become impossible to ignore.
Genres: romance, literary-fiction, contemporary, 21st-century, contemporary-romance, family-drama
Vibes: emotional-atmospheric, intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: enemies-to-lovers, second-chance
Period: 20th-century, 21st-century
312 pages · Library Binding · Center Point Pub