Guilt — Sarah Michelle Lynch

A highly thought-provoking tale of love, lust and deception . . .Liza is married with two young children and seemingly has it all: a big house, a husband who provides, a great circle of friends, plus a job working for her best friend. The only problem is, it's all built on lies.A death in the family finally forces her to see the truth for herself, but the timing seems a little too convenient. It's not escaped the notice of not only Liza, but also that of family friend Warrick, a former detective who has his own suspicions.As the truth unravels, friendships are tested and Liza finds herself trapped beneath the weight of guilt. Life has thrown everything it's got at her, and for such a young woman, it feels like a huge cross to bear.Nothing will ever be the same again, but while the future promises the kind of happiness she only ever dreamt of before, it's difficult to shake off the feeling that her escape from deceit came with a hidden cost . . .* * *AUTHOR NOTE: Liza was a minor character in the Angel Avenue duet. No previous reading is required to be able to enjoy this standalone, although I highly recommend you read the other books too.