Whispers and Lies

Terry Painter lives a quiet life in picturesque Delray, Florida. Forty, single, and a nurse at a home for the elderly and disabled, she enjoys a solitary existence. Her tranquil life takes a turn, however, when young, vibrant Alison Simms rents the cottage behind her home. Upon their first meeting, Alison blows into Terry's life like a tropical storm, bringing with her spontaneity and excitement. Together they dine out, shop in the village square, and indulge in luxurious makeovers. Alison even helps Terry charm the handsome son of one of her dear, ailing patients. But as Terry learns more about her wondrous companion, she finds that the friendship that once brightened her life has crashed down upon her and left her trapped in Alison's mysterious world and the whispers and lies that fuel it. Diving deeply into the psyches of her most captivating characters to date, bestselling novelist Joy Fielding has emerged with a riveting tale that challenges our most basic assumptions regarding love, companionship, and obsession.