The Cost of Living a Lie

By C. M. Kent

Following their dream honeymoon full of romance and luxury, Victoria and Lance return home to the best news they could ever wish for They couldn't be happier; married life really does suit them, and they really do feel like they are living in a dream

In the midst of joyfully becoming parents, Lance sets up his own company on Wall Street, and it's thriving beyond measure. Their lives couldn't be more perfect, as they balance glitzy galas and balls brimming with glamour and New York's elite, with their beautiful family life, which is growing just as fast as they want it to... until one day, Victoria's world comes crashing down around her... leaving her with nothing but tragedy and heartache.

As they desperately try to repair the damage that is so catastrophic, it's like a monster that consumes them both to the point of destruction, they do everything in their power to get things back to the way they were... but is it even possible?

As Victoria puts one foot in front of the other, doing everything she can to keep walking through the hell she's found herself in, she comes to the realization that the fantasies we dream of, the ideal world we wish for as we search for our perfect love, are nothing but a fairytale, as they simply do not exist in real life... well, at least not for her

It's true to say that relationships are one of life's great mysteries. They can bring us so much joy and happiness, but also extreme pain and sadness... and they can be complicated as hell, so complicated that they sometimes drive us to do things we could never imagine; sadly, Victoria learns this the hard way. But through it all... the heartache, the sorrow, the disappointment, the self-destruction, with time, Victoria somehow finds herself still believing... she still strives for the fairytale romance... and she still desperately believes in love.

Reader discretion is advised.
This book contains strong language, and scenes of a sexual nature.
This novel is part of a series.

Also by C. M. Kent

Love in Manhattan Series

Run all over Manhattan with handsome Wall Street Titans, beautiful ladies, luxury, and excess, combined with tragedy, mysterious deaths, a toxic marriage, mid-life wake-up calls, sizzling love affairs, and an unlikely red-hot romance.

While immersing yourself in the prequel novels, you get to delve into the compelling back story of the intertwined lives of Lance, Victoria, and Edward. See things from Victoria's point of view and live through her fabulous and glamorous life as an extremely beautiful single lady living between New York and Italy. Follow how things develop when she eventually meets the love of her life... the man of her dreams... until he becomes her worst nightmare.

Mystery on Wall Street
The Ultimate Conclusion
Prequel Series
Manhattan in Heels
The Cost of Living a Lie
The Elegant Affair

Miami Connections Novel Series

Lose yourself in the perfect cocktail of passion, love, and romance, combined with cartels, rivalry, and deceit, based in the sun-drenched city of Miami.

Miami Connections: Secrets and Lies. Part One
Miami Connections: Secrets and Lies. Part Two
Miami Connections: The Domino Effect. Part One
Miami Connections: The Domino Effect. Part Two
Miami Connections: Redemption. Part One
Miami Connections. Redemption. Part Two
Miami Connections: Liberation. Part One
Miami Connections: Liberation. Part Two
Miami Connections: Peace, Love, & Retribution. Part One
Miami Connections: Peace, Love, & Retribution. Part Two
Miami Connections: Happily Ever After. Part One
Miami Connections: Happily Ever After. Part Two

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYNWZ86Y
• ISBN13: 9798235294769
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Kent Publishing
• Length: 306 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.0" x 8.0"