Chapter Sixteen—The Book Signing

“Now, how are you doing? Are you nervous?” Juliette suspected Stephen was more nervous than she was. He’d somehow worked miracles and found a series of bookstores interested in having her do an in person signing and a reading from her most recent novel.

She didn’t make a big deal out of it. He’d been in the business for decades now. He probably had a list of bookstore managers and owners on speed dial for just this situation.

However, Stephen pulled it off, Juliette got out of the city on tour for a week. Which made her happy. She could forget to look over her shoulder or ensure she was avoiding those who claimed to be her friend for her husband’s connections. Or rather, so their husbands could have a connection to Michael.

The encounter with Lizzi Hamilton at the gym was not pleasant. Juliette came prepared to avoid any confrontations and avoid any negative reactions. That wouldn’t happen for her. Lizzi had the nerve to fake a whisper about the an