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Julia Christina
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Snook
About this listen
Vivian, a wife and mother of three, is faced with life-changing decisions that take her down a path of uncertainty. Her husband, Timothy is laid off from his job after 15 years. They endure marital issues that she is sure they will overcome. Timothy decides to find work out of town and promises to send for his family. During a disturbing phone call with Timothy, Vivian discovers that things aren't as they seem. Her life as she knew it would never be the same.
Now a divorcee, Vivian is faced with making decisions for the well-being of her family. Vivian frantically searches for a full-time job to provide for her children. In an attempt to get back on the dating scene, she joins a dating website in search for a big poppa. She meets Daniel, a handsome businessman with the means to take care of her. With her mortgage payments behind, she decides to proposition him. When he takes her up on her offer, she soon regrets it when she finds that her future is tied to him.
This is a story of betrayal, loss, and love. How far would you go for love?
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