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Beneath the Surface of Content: A Forbidden Romance Novel
Shawna Hall, the picture-perfect housewife, has meticulously crafted a façade of happiness over the past 17 years. Her life, to an outsider, seems idyllic—a two-story home in a charming neighborhood, designer clothes, and a seemingly doting husband. Yet, beneath this carefully constructed exterior, Shawna's life is a tempest of hidden turmoil.
Her husband, Greg, is not the caring partner he appears to be. He is a controlling, abusive cheater who is ready to take away the one person who is keeping Shawna’s life from falling apart, her best friend, Trudy.
So, when Greg leaves for his 2-week deployment, Shawna seizes the opportunity to break free from her routine and seek out a taste of adventure. Unfortunately, her little adventure puts her directly in the path of a few unsavory characters and a very close call with danger. Yet, amidst this chaos, she encounters Patrick, a man who might just hold the key to a new chapter in her life, one that could redefine her and her self-worth.
But what does that mean for her life when Greg returns? Although Patrick is offering her the world, can she trust him? And even if she could, she questions if she’s worthy enough to accept it.
Will this be a second chance at love?
Her husband, Greg, is not the caring partner he appears to be. He is a controlling, abusive cheater who is ready to take away the one person who is keeping Shawna’s life from falling apart, her best friend, Trudy.
So, when Greg leaves for his 2-week deployment, Shawna seizes the opportunity to break free from her routine and seek out a taste of adventure. Unfortunately, her little adventure puts her directly in the path of a few unsavory characters and a very close call with danger. Yet, amidst this chaos, she encounters Patrick, a man who might just hold the key to a new chapter in her life, one that could redefine her and her self-worth.
But what does that mean for her life when Greg returns? Although Patrick is offering her the world, can she trust him? And even if she could, she questions if she’s worthy enough to accept it.
Will this be a second chance at love?
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Published April 18, 2025
About the author
T. Atkins
22 books42 followersT. Atkins' born in Charlotte, NC, began writing in the 3rd grade. Through her love of poetry and of all genres, ranging from horror, to drama, to romance, her passion for storytelling has led her to create her own stories. T. Atkins returned to school in October of 2016 and received a BA in Creative Writing and English in March of 2020. She has several works in progress, including poems, short stories, a memoir, and, of course, her duology Discontented Housewives series. T. Atkins still resides in her hometown of Charlotte, NC, with her boyfriend, two sons, and her 3-month-old Cavapoo, France. She now spends her time doing what she loves, giving voice to the characters of her supernatural and realistic fiction novels.
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