I confess, I had difficulty getting through this book. I kept putting it down, and picking it up again. What made it difficult was that it was based on a true story.

This story is about a woman named Nikki, who was married and lived an ordinary life. She wasn't necessarily miserable, but she wasn't happy. Her life consisted of going to work and going home. Things quickly changed for her when a man by the name of Brad entered the picture. He was hired at her job and they started to work together. He was married as well and had children.

Brad was charismatic, attractive and seemed to show an interest in her. Nikki didn't feel attractive or desired in her marriage. She craved the attention that Brad seemed all so willing to dote upon her. One thing leads to another and they wound up having sex.

She falls in love with Brad and leaves her husband for him. All the while thinking Brad will leave his wife, but never does. Their sexual escapades and games become more risky and eventually affect her health. You watch how she allows him to strip her of dignity and self respect.

Nikki's story is beyond heart wrenching because you witness how far she will go for Brad. Her obsession with him was to the point that she would do whatever he asked her to, even if it put her in harms way. He manipulated and controlled her. He was the classic sociopath. He strung her along for a ride, a ride which cost her everything, including her freedom, but fortunately, not her life. ( )