The Celibate Lie

The Story

Shirley Summers’ life shatters when Kieran Shea’s adopted sister causes a drunk driving accident that breaks her legs. Kieran suddenly proposes, and three years pass before Shirley discovers the marriage was a calculated scheme to protect his sister. The seemingly pious Kieran harbors a twisted obsession that keeps her trapped. On her birthday, Shirley exposes his dark secret to the world. She walks away from the deception, finally free. She moves into the arms of the man who has loved her for a decade.