When Trudy Bell decides to trade her integrity for the "good life" and steal the identity of her high-powered, snobbish coworker she experiences the excitement and unpredictability that she has long for. What Trudy doesn't realize, however, is that her lies and deception are leading her down a dangerous path, one from which she might never return. In this remarkable novel Essence bestselling author Mary Monroe has once again earned her reputation as a "remarkable talent"
Would you steal another life? A restless young woman thinks she's found a free ride to happiness and adventure. But it's a trip that may land her in prison - or worse...When Trudy Bell lands a secretarial position at a travel agency, she feels like a new woman. And her warm, friendly personality soon wins her the adoration of her colleagues - with the exception of Ann Oliver, the only other black employee in the company. Ann is a high-level manager who despises the low-income black experience Trudy represents. But no one is going to ruin Trudy's new life. In fact, she's found a way to make it even better. As the secretary who processes the agency's bills, Trudy has easy access to company credit cards. Including Ann's. At first, Trudy's deception involves a few high-priced lunches - but it soon expands to include weekend "business trips" to exotic locations. Before long, she's leading a double life - Ann's life - complete with a secret apartment where she entertains the men she meets at upscale bars. But their worlds collide the night Trudy brings home the wrong man. One who has an angry score to settle. With Ann.
Now, unless Trudy can convince him she's not the woman he's after, she may pay the highest price of all...