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Oh, What A Web We Weave...

I procrastinated a lot while I was reading this book, trying to postpone the inevitable tear-fest that I knew was coming. I may have delayed it by a day or two, but eventually, I had to just give in, find out what happened, and grab the Kleenex. Then, I cried...A LOT.

Cathy is unhappily married to a wonderful husband, who worships the ground she walks on. She loves her husband, Ben, immensely, but the devastation of multiple miscarriages has left her a changed woman. The resultant strain on her marriage continues to grow, as Cathy doesn't feel she can be open and honest with Ben about how she's feeling.

Assigned as a mentor for Arsen, the playboy son of her new boss, the two enter into a flirtatious friendship. Initially, Cathy rebuffs Arsen's advances. However, she soon finds herself confiding in him and becoming more responsive to his advances.

Arsen wants Cathy, and he doesn't make any bones about it. He doesn't care that she is married. He only cares about the attraction that exists between them and actively pursues her, regardless of the cost.

As the state of her marriage continues to decline, Cathy succumbs to temptation. She chooses to turn her back on her marriage and engage in a torrid affair with Arsen, leaving a path of destruction in her wake. Hearts are broken. Lives are wrecked.

This was an emotional and intense read about love, lust and betrayal. It was painful to "watch". So many times, I wanted to jump into the pages to stop Cathy before it was too late. I felt helpless and powerless as the story unfolded, unable to stop the impending disaster, but wanting so badly to do so.

The story of Cathy, Ben and Arsen will take you on a painful journey of discovery. Beautifully written, each of the characters comes to life in a way that will have you living their pain with them as if it were your own. Bravo, Ms. Asher!