One Desperate Life

A young mother desperate to protect her unborn child...

Drawn to the charismatic Texan Charles Watson, a man with a dark allure that conceals a sinister truth, Louise Clifford finds herself entangled in a love affair that defies reason. After six weeks of bliss, he abandons her.

Hurt and angry, she searches for him, locating him in Austin. Pregnant with his child, she confronts him and learns he's answering to a different name. As their relationship takes a dark turn, Louise realizes she's become his possession.

Trapped and hopeless, she must find a way to protect herself and her unborn child.

Fans of Behind Closed Doors, The Girl on the Train, and Before I Go to Sleep will be captivated by this gripping tale of deception, control, and a mother's fierce determination.

Praise for D.J. Maughan:

★★★★★ "Suspenseful and many chapters leave you hanging, and you must keep reading."

★★★★★ "The suspense and questioning of each character keeps you guessing until the end."

★★★★★ "It was well written and fast-paced. A real page-turner."

★★★★★ "Make sure you get everything you need to do done before starting it because once you start, you won't be able to put it down. Fast-paced, great characters and top-notch writing."

★★★★★ "I literally could not stop reading it and was disappointed that I reached the end of the story!"

★★★★★ "Loved the story, loved the fast pace, loved the suspense."

★★★★★ "I could not put it down! I finished the book 48 hours after starting it. Just love the characters."

★★★★★ "Wow! This book was amazing... great character development and plot!"