Determined for a stronger future, Marisa sets on a quest for affluence, even if it means hurting those she loves the most. Through her journey, secrets and lies are as abundant as the elusive lure of stock options of the wealthy in the valley. Whom can she trust? Anyone? She soon learns the path to riches is filled with greed, lust, and deceptions. She is not alone in her quest and wants it all, but at what cost?
Catherine Burr is a bestselling author of heartwarming romance and women’s fiction that celebrates hope, second chances, family, and the places that shape our lives. Her novels span charming small towns, the vineyards of Italy, the shores of Lake Tahoe, and the fast-paced world of Silicon Valley, always with unforgettable characters at their center.
When she’s not writing, Catherine is almost always reading. A lifelong book lover, she believes the best stories have the power to comfort, inspire, and stay with us long after the final page. She enjoys discovering new authors as much as revisiting old favorites, and Goodreads is one of her favorite places to connect with fellow readers.
Catherine lives in Northern California with her husband, Tim, where she balances her writing career with real estate, family, and plenty of books. Whether she’s writing a new novel or turning the pages of someone else’s, she’s happiest when surrounded by great stories.