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Roz, a single mother whose business has collapsed and debts pile up, sees her life unravel as she navigates school misconduct from her nine‑year‑old son and a precarious rent crisis. Desperate, she is approached at her sister’s birthday party by wealthy, married Scott Elias, who offers her an expensive, no‑strings relationship to pay off her debts. As the arrangement unfolds, Roz struggles with the moral and emotional toll of what she cannot afford to ignore, questioning whether she can ultimately restore her life and integrity.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Thriller/Psychological Thriller
Authors: Paula Daly
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