Faith Justice

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

     If suffering brings wisdom, I would wish to be less wise. -William Butler Yeats


     Sitting on the edge of the hospital bed, my feet dangle several inches off the floor. I swing them back and forth, waiting for the nurse to come in with the release papers. I'm dressed in a peach T-shirt, sweats, and slip-on shoes.


     Drake is silent. He's sitting in the corner of the room. I don't know what to say to break the tension in the air between us. His eyes appear tired, and his face has a haggard look. For the past five days, he's been close by. He hasn't left my side. But now, the man's inability to sit still has me on edge.


     "I'm surprised my mother or Maria didn't come with you." I run a finger over my lip. The cut is better, but still sore.


     "They wanted to make sure everything was ready when you got home." He avoids my gaze.


     "I saw my mother yesterday. She seemed more relaxed."


Chapter 54: Preservation