Hidden Secrets — Deborah Lynne

Nicki's once-perfect marriage has become a living nightmare as her husband Tristan grows increasingly abusive. How much longer can she survive the mental torture and increasingly severe physical abuse? Her brother's best friend, Dave Franklin, tries to rescue her before it's too late. He'd lost his sister to her abusive boyfriend who ended her life, but he hadn't known about the brutality she was suffering through. This is different. Dave knows. He sees the bruises on Nicki's face that she tries to hide and the distress that shows through her eyes. He is determined he will not fail this woman whom he has loved since they were teenagers. His attempt to help Nicki gives her strength to push back...but at what cost? Is her escape worth dying for...or killing for? Either way, will she survive to live her life again?