Judgment for the Defendant: The Verdict Was Only the Beginning

By Chanel L. Smith

She thought the courtroom would set her free-until he came back for control.

When Zaria Divine wins a lawsuit against her controlling ex, she believes the worst is over. But some men don't walk away quietly. As threats and manipulation escalate, Zaria must find the strength to fight a battle the court can't settle: reclaiming her voice.

Raw, emotional, and unapologetically real, Judgment for the Defendant is a gripping story of emotional abuse, resilience, and what it truly means to break free.

✔️ For fans of psychological suspense and women's fiction
✔️ Centered on survival, strength, and self-worth
✔️ Based on all-too-familiar realities for many women

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FCYJMJ9K
• ISBN13: 9798287722081
• Release Date: June 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 52 Pages
• Weight: 0.18 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"