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Necessary Lies

This book delves into the complexities of personal integrity and societal expectations through the lens of a woman who must navigate the moral gray areas of her life. Set in a contemporary American setting, the narrative examines the impact of her decisions on her family and community. more

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Diane Chamberlain
Diane Chamberlain

Diane Chamberlain is a renowned American author known for her emotionally rich and captivating novels. Her works often focus on family relationships, psychological suspense, and profound explorations of human nature. more

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“A basic reality of life is that we all struggle. We hurt and have hurt other people. We all feel lost sometimes. This isn’t all we are, but it is a part of who we are. The only question I have when I’m with someone is, “Can they admit it? And will they let me admit it too?”

“A thin, polished woman walks in. She sticks out immediately in her expensive looking navy dress, shiny bag and shoes that probably cost more than I make in a month. My breath leaves me when I see that her arm is draped around a younger version of herself. That hair, it's pulled back way too tight now, but I'd run my hands through it a thousand times before. That face, now in layer of makeup that makes her look older than I remember, I'd held it in my calloused hands and kissed those lips goodbye over a year ago. She said she'd never see me again and I learned to accept that. She destroyed me, and I'd moved on. No. Not her. She's not from here anymore. I don't know who that person is anymore.”