Mature Love

JUSTINE CHARLES is still trying to put the pieces of her life together seven years after a disastrous extra-marital affair. She's raising a troubled teenage daughter and six-year-old Emile, the result of her indiscretion. A chance meeting drops the still-scorching Xavier McKellop back on her radar. Her former lover is hurt and furious that Justine has kept his son's birth a secret. She has little choice when Xavier demands time with Emile. Though the moments between Justine and Xavier are tense, it's evident the flame of attraction between them still burns hot. And just as she begins to hope and dream about being with the only man who ever stirred her heart, body and soul, Justine's life is thrown into chaos. Her daughter discovers Justine's betrayal and Xavier's soon-to-be ex-wife wants him back. This time around, in her quest for love, Justine might lose everything she holds dear.

You've heard it said ... Heaven has no rage like love to hatred turned, nor hell a fury like a woman scorned. - William Congreve, English playwright Dumped by her spouse of seventeen years, Annette McKellop has no choice but to adjust to life on her own. An accomplished social worker, she can't help but see the irony of treating clients who live parallel lives, disrupted by cheating men who leave broken families behind. Not that she intends to suck up her ex-husband's betrayal. Her plans for revenge start out brilliantly, but instead of striking a blow for all wronged females, Annette's quest to get even with Xavier is all-consuming and leads down avenues where even the most reckless souls won't go. Until she meets Roderick Minto-a man who is off limits. Her role as counselor to his daughter prohibits anything more than a platonic relationship, but Roderick has other ideas. As their relationship deepens and she does what is taboo, Annette questions the direction of her moral compass. Should she follow her heart and Roderick's leading? Is losing a second chance at love worth the relentless pursuit of a man who has moved on and isn't coming back?

Three Jamaican women walk a tightrope of decisions when their lives are derailed by blackmail, deceit and infidelity. JUSTINE CHARLES, sensible and self-contained, battles an addiction which could destroy her marriage, reputation, and relationship with her daughter. DIONNE JONES, an aggressive go-getter, takes risks that cut a trail of devastation through her family and business. KYRA MILLS, struggling single mother, is crippled by debt, bad judgment and destructive choices. Can two of the long-time friends survive startling revelations involving their partners? And will the other push her obsession to the point of danger?