"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 ..."-- Provided by publisher.

With 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. Hubert thought he and his secret lover, Leroy, could continue seeing each other. When Leroy's ex-wife moves back in with him, the men begin taking desperate risks. Jessie is trying to convince Hubert to consummate their marriage; his refusal has her trying a new lover-- who is unexpectedly dangerous. - adapted from jacket