One Desperate Life

She's pregnant with his child when he deserts her...

Home in 1912 Chicago for the summer, Louise Clifford finds herself, once again, lost in the shadow of her more accomplished sister. When the alluring Texan, Charles Watson, pursues her, she clings to the lifeline he promises. However, after six weeks of bliss, he abruptly leaves.

Hurt and angry, she sneaks away in search of him. Finding him in his hometown of Austin, she's confused to learn he's answering to a different name. Now everything he told her back in Chicago is in question. She's trapped. She needs him but knows he's not the man she knew...

What else could he be hiding?

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!"