What does archaeology student Danielle Herring discover in the shadows of her family tree? Corruption, murder, sex, and a serial killer ring. She’s the only biological heir to an estate, things should be simple, right? She’s accompanied by the family attorney, Stephen Briggs, on what she thinks is a quick will-reading in Truth or Consequences, New Mexico.

She doesn’t count on one of the conditions of the will including a hot-blooded—make that a HOT!—Veterinarian she has to share a home with in order to claim her inheritance. 

Things couldn’t get worse, could they? 

This pulse-racing, emotionally charged novel proves some deep-seated secrets and desires are buried so deep in the soil that bringing them to the surface requires Truth or Consequences.

Note: This book contains sexual content, adult situations, and profanity.
Truth or Consequences is created by Faith Justice, an eGlobal Creative Publishing Signed Author.

Truth or Consequences

     Because I could not stop for death, he kindly stopped for me; the carriage held but just ourselves and immortality. -Emily Dickinson


     It's a beautiful morning. The sky is clear, and the birds are singing. A gentle wind blows in through the open French doors. The warm breeze caresses my face, and the fragrant scent of jasmine is in the air. I could lose myself in the stillness.


     Thoughts of Maria come to mind. She really is a kind person. Plus, she makes me feel at home, and I enjoy talking to her. Her comments last night keep repeatedly playing in my head. I can't help but wonder how deep Drake's anger really runs. Will he still be mad when he comes home in a few days? God, I hope not.


     A knock pulls me out of my thoughts. The door opens, and Maria enters my room.


     "Good morning. I baked muffins today, blueberry."


     I take a bite of the food. Turning my attention to my open laptop, I review my emails.


Chapter 18: After You