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

     And, after all, what is a lie? 'Tis but the truth in a masquerade. -Alexander Pope


     Out of the corner of my eye, I catch a glimpse of a shadow. Maria carries a tray with pancakes, fresh fruit, syrup, and a hot, steaming mug. I didn't realize she'd entered the dining room. She seems somewhat amused.


     "I figured you could use a bit of tea today?" Maria pats my shoulder.


     "Yeah, well, I need something to soothe my frayed nerves."


     Maria chuckles and sets the tray down in front of me. "Mind if I sit a spell? These old legs aren't what they used to be?" She slides on the bench beside me.


     "No, not at all." Leaning over the plate, I breathe in a deep breath. "Mmm . . . It smells good. I bet it tastes as mouthwatering as it looks." I pour warm syrup over the pancakes, then take a bite.


     "What do you think of Drake?" Maria eyes me from where she's sitting.


Chapter 25: Semantics