Brooklyn Bitters

You don't get over killing your sister's husband, accident or not. Tormented by guilt, Kate Hathaway vowed to do whatever she had to do to make amends to Stacey, her provocative, pampered younger sister. Years later, on a business trip to New York City, Kate meets an enticing, mysterious man who coaxes her out of her punishing loneliness and gives her the promise of a more fulfilling life. There's just one problem: Stacey won't have it. Practical, non-confrontational Kate quickly becomes entangled in a web of secrets, back-stabbing, and betrayal, one that will make her question a lifetime of choices. Is this a punishment for the tragedy she caused or has she stumbled into something far more sinister?

You don't get over killing your sister's husband. Accident or not. When twenty-four-year-old Kate Hathaway graduated with honors from Emory University, she couldn't wait to begin an exciting career in publishing. But one stupid mistake on a cold, rainy morning in Atlanta changed everything. Not only was Glen Lloyd Hastings her brother-in-law but he was also her best friend. Tormented by guilt, she vowed to do anything to make amends to Stacey—her provocative, pampered sister. The once-brilliant career woman settles into a life of loneliness and caring for her ailing mother. On a business trip to New York City, she meets an enticing, mysterious man who coaxes her out of solitude and into a fiery love affair. Not so fast. Stacey won't allow it. The sisters become entangled in secrets, back-stabbing, and betrayal. Is it revenge or something far more sinister?

Author of the award-winning thriller, Pages in the Wind, Sally Saylor De Smet lives in San Diego, California. The daughter of a Naval officer, she was the shy kid who stayed in her room a lot, channeling her sensitivity into stories and art. Her writing explores emotions through intrigue and mystery. Her storytelling skills have been recognized by the psychiatric community and educators for blending fiction and psychology into a compelling narrative.