The Bitter Truth BY Shanora Williams

In this gripping thriller, Jolene "Jo" Baker finds herself plunged into a nightmare as her husband Dominic runs for governor of North Carolina. Initially supportive and proud of Dominic's political ambitions, Jo's world begins to unravel when a mysterious woman appears repeatedly on the campaign trail, signaling the start of unsettling events and accidents that threaten Dominic's candidacy.

As Jo delves deeper into her husband's past in an attempt to uncover the truth behind the escalating chaos, she uncovers a web of deception and betrayal. Friends turn against her, long-held secrets unravel, and Dominic's behavior becomes increasingly erratic and secretive. Jo's determination to uncover the truth leads her to a pivotal, shattering weekend from Dominic's past—a weekend that holds the key to understanding his present actions and their implications for their marriage and future.

As the stakes rise and Jo's world fractures, she faces a critical choice: to confront the bitter truths uncovered or to bury them to protect herself and her husband's political aspirations. With every revelation, Jo confronts the devastating consequences of loyalty, ambition, and the lengths to which individuals will go to preserve their image and power.

Lisa Jackson's narrative weaves suspense and psychological tension, exploring themes of trust, betrayal, and the fragility of appearances. Jo's journey is a riveting exploration of the dark undercurrents beneath the facade of political ambition and marital devotion, culminating in a gripping finale where the truth threatens to destroy everything she holds dear.