Before It Stains

Falling in love is easy. Staying in love is work.

Stephanie Austin has it all - a loving wife of 17 years, a handsome teenage son, a comfortable home in the suburbs, professional success, and a bright future. At forty, Stephanie's life is all she'd ever dreamed of, but like the old blues song says, "What a difference a day makes."

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Betrayal by the woman she loves, thought she knew, and always trusted, cuts deep. Forgiveness is a simple word, but is it possible?

This is a story about love and family, with all the joys and pains of a lifetime commitment. When Stephanie's perfect world starts spiraling out of control, the fate of her family rests in her hands. With the help of her mother, friends, an old flame, and a healthy dose of humor, Stephanie must decide if she can put aside the hurt and figure out how to clean up the mess, before it stains their lives forever.

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