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

     How far away the stars seem, and how far is our first kiss, and ah, how old my heart. -William Butler Yeats


     I manage to eat the food, slowly, and wash it down with water. Aaron reaches across the table and picks up the empty plate. Placing the dish on top of his, he carries them both to the sink. He approaches my chair. My chest constricts.


     "Come here." He extends his hand. "We don't have much time."


     My pulse quickens. "Why? Where are we going?"


     "Give me your hand. And don't make me repeat myself. Do you understand?" His eyes are feral.


     "I'm sorry." I set my hand on top of his open palm. "I shouldn't have asked." My stomach muscles contract.


Chapter 51: Playing with Fire