When there is pain, humiliation, domination and constant submission, what is a lonely woman to do after thirteen years of marriage? Her husband's answer is simple. Give in before you get hurt and enjoy the slow painful ride with him. Eartha's life with Clint has descended into misery and loneliness, and then she meets Anthony. Anthony is a little younger and very single and makes it obvious he is interested in her knowing she is married. Even though her marriage is dying, Eartha still feels the bitter angry bonds of wedlock and somehow still hopes Clint will come back to his senses. After a couple of violent episodes, she has to admit Clint is too far into his sexual submission and domination lifestyle and she has to break free for her own peace of mind and safety. But Clint has his own ideas of how and when to let go. Finally, Eartha is ready to start a new life on her own. Anthony shows her that on her own does not mean she has to be alone. After accepting his love, things began to take unexpected turns which lead Eartha to make even tougher choices than ever before because this time her heart is bound by love.
This 838 page book will have you shaking your head at the drama, shocked at both families behaviors, and smiling at how deep Eartha and Anthony's love is for one another! This book is very different and it keeps your interest to the very end! I also recommend Cheap Red Wine by Sandra Hall.
Fine Lines was a very entertaining read I was drawn in from the first page. This authors writing style is always refreshing and witty. Each character held their own in this story without taking the other's shine. My favorite was in fact Anthony James. That man could do no wrong in my eyes, period. Eartha needed a backbone & Vivian, well, you have to read it for yourself to find out just how good it is. I highly recommend this book to all women who enjoy genres other then urban or street lit. I'm fan for life Ms. Hall!