Her Secret Life

Tiffany L. Warren

Apr 2017 · Dafina

About this ebook

A novel of self-sabotage and second chances from the Essence®–bestselling author who always delivers “a riveting story and a faith boost” (ReShonda Tate Billngsley).

Scarred by poverty and life with a crackhead mother, Onika Lewis had a rough start. Still, thanks to her sharp mind, and hard work, she graduated with honors from a prestigious college. But her achievements weren’t enough to earn her the elite status she craved. So she leveraged her gorgeous looks to become a rich man’s trophy . . . and was eventually dumped for a younger model. Now Onika is unemployed, broke—and homeless. She’s making a fresh start through a unique women’s shelter, but when she meets Graham, a kind-hearted commuter with whom she has an instant connection, she can’t bring herself to tell him her secret . . .

Suddenly Onika has someone who cares about who she is beyond her looks. Graham’s unselfish love gives her the kind of hope she’s never had. But when Onika’s wealthy ex wants her back, she plays one deception too many trying to have it all. Now present lies and past secrets are tearing her world apart. And Onika will need to educate herself once more—to learn what really matters, find faith, forgiveness—and build a life she truly deserves.

Praise for the writing of Tiffany L. Warren

“Filled with love, betrayal, heartbreak and forgiveness.” —Kimberla Lawson Roby, New York Times–bestselling author

“Highly entertaining. Captivating and compelling. Great book club option.” —USA Today

“In a fine blend of suspense and inspirational fiction, Warren spins an entertaining tale about folks misbehaving behind the pulpit in a modern African American church.” —Library Journal

Ratings and reviews

this one was really one for the books...I couldn't stop turning the page. I just HAD to know what was gonna happen with Onika...the ending had me jawdropped I must say. very inspirational

This was a page turner. It unpredictable and full of surprises. I loved it!

Onika had trust issues.....But the book was heartbreaking and personal. Been there........

About the author

Tiffany L. Warren is a nationally bestselling author, playwright, songwriter, mother and wife. A two-time RT Book Award winner, an Essence® bestseller, and an eight-time AALBC bestseller, she’s published more than twenty-five novels since debuting in 2005 with What a Sista Should Do, as well as two young adult series under the name Nikki Carter. The film adaptation of her award-winning novel, The Favorite Son, premiered in 2021 as a BET+ Original Movie directed by Robin Givens and starring Rotimi, Jonathan McReynolds E. Roger Mitchell, Serayah, and Loren Lott. The visionary behind the Faith and Fiction Retreat, Warren also is the co-founder, along with her husband Brent, of Warren Productions, and has produced gospel musicals of her novels What a Sista Should Do and The Replacement Wife. She and her husband live in Maryland with their five children. Find more online at TiffanyLWarren.com.