With mysterious serial murders putting peaceful Lexington, Alabama, on edge, Jessie and Hubert Wiggins' steadfast calm and devotion to each other reassures everyone that faith will see them through. But Jessie and Hubert have paid a terrible hidden cost to maintain their devout facade and respectable standing. Nothing can allay the guilt they feel - or stop the growing distrust between them... Hubert thought he and his secret lover, Leroy, could continue seeing each other on the down-low in peace. But when Leroy's ex-wife moves back in with him, a heartbroken Hubert is driven to distraction trying to keep Jessie in the dark - and quell his mounting jealousy. And his need for satisfaction is driving Hubert to reckless extremes - and desperate risks... Jessie believes the struggles between her and Hubert will all be worth it if she can connive him to finally consummate their marriage - no matter what she has to do. But his erratic behavior and her frustration soon has her trying yet ano
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With mysterious serial murders putting peaceful Lexington, Alabama, on edge, Jessie and Hubert Wiggins' steadfast calm and devotion to each other reassures everyone that faith will see them through. But Jessie and Hubert have paid a terrible hidden cost to maintain their devout facade and respectable standing. Nothing can allay the guilt they feel - or stop the growing distrust between them... Hubert thought he and his secret lover, Leroy, could continue seeing each other on the down-low in peace. But when Leroy's ex-wife moves back in with him, a heartbroken Hubert is driven to distraction trying to keep Jessie in the dark - and quell his mounting jealousy. And his need for satisfaction is driving Hubert to reckless extremes - and desperate risks... Jessie believes the struggles between her and Hubert will all be worth it if she can connive him to finally consummate their marriage - no matter what she has to do. But his erratic behavior and her frustration soon has her trying yet ano