More than meets the eye On the outside, clinical psychologist, Dr. Olivia C. Maxwell appears to live a life others only dream about. She has a sexy husband, a big house, luxury cars, two gorgeous children and she attends all the see-and-be-seen events. To add to the mix, she is beautiful, tall, fit, and intelligent. But what people can't see is that inside, Olivia is living a nightmare. As the only dark-skinned member of her family, Olivia grew up hating the skin she’s in and she's spent her life desperately searching for acceptance. It's not long before those deep insecurities sabotage everything she loves. Friends ‘til the end.... After being estranged best friends for ten years, Savvy Menefee is back in Olivia's life. And her reappearance is right on time because Olivia is teetering on the edge. A whirlwind of crazy reactions is leading Olivia into a slow, out-of-control spiral. And Savvy must try to save her friend before destructive impulses leave Olivia in the midst of mayhem and murder.
Cynthia Freeman Gibbs is a native of Lansing, MI. She earned her undergraduate degree and M.B.A. in Business Administration from Florida A&M University in Tallahassee, FL after which she had a successful career in the pharmaceutical industry for twenty-two years. Cynthia currently resides in San Antonio, TX with her husband where she is a member of the Tobin Library Writer's Group. She is passionate about serving in various church ministries, community organizations, and as a dedicated lifetime member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Incorporated.