A story in the Brennan Universe
Bob and Jeanette go home for their first Christmas as a married couple. The story is told from the point of view of Vi, Bob's sister, who has her own romantic problems.
Jillian, once a brilliant woman with a promising career, put her professional ambitions on hold to support her husband Michael and focus on raising their son Jonathan. The story delves into the psychological unraveling of a woman whose sense of self has been torn apart, exploring themes of motherhood, sacrifice, infidelity, and the dark impulses that emerge when trust is betrayed, leading to a fateful night and a game of Truth or Dare - played by mother and son.
After the death of her husband, Celia has been too busy raising her son. But now her son has already grown. And he wants her. Will she succumb to temptation?