Author | Editor

Sally Birkwood

Author | Editor

COMING SOON

My New Book

You Could Have Fooled Me

Stephanie’s life is torn apart only to be carefully and meticulously pieced back together when she meets Elden. But, as they hurtle towards the end of their explosive, competitive and exhilarating relationship, the many layers of deceit that sustained their facade unravel at an alarming rate.

Elden reveals the true source of his wealth and power, only to be met with Stephanie’s true face. With neither prepared to accept the truth, they go to war in an attempt to restore their delusions at each other’s expense.

When Stephanie’s friends and family begin to suffer the fallout of her intense and life threatening struggle, a third party steps in to restore the love that they once shared. When the truth is revealed, neither Elden nor Stephanie can afford to back down. Their love and their life together must not survive. But who will be the first to falter?

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