Degrees of Deception City Secrets
Jackie Jones survived betrayal, bullets, and brokenness—now she just wants a second chance.
After two years of enduring Nita Lockhart’s cruel manipulation, surviving a shooting, and losing a close friend, Jackie is left scarred—physically and emotionally. Haunted by the emotional whirlwind of her past decisions, she wrestles with depression and anxiety while trying to rebuild her life piece by fragmented piece. To right her wrongs, pay her debt to society, and find inner peace, she wants to open a home for drug addicted babies.
But her path to redemption takes an unexpected turn when she lands a city government internship and falls in love with D.C.’s most popular, attractive, and charismatic mayor. One bite from the forbidden fruit pulls her into a world of ambition and corruption, where she is a pawn in a bitter power struggle between the mayor and his ruthless rival, the city administrator. The battle for control between these two men turns into a sweltering inferno where an innocent life hangs in the balance.
In a world where power distorts judgement and the past never stays buried, Jackie must confront her trauma, guard her heart, and fight for her freedom. Because if she doesn’t, she could lose more than just her second chance—she could lose herself.
