Meghan Tilley

A ‘K. Beth Reese’ Novel

Meghan Tilley is the well-mannered daughter of a prominent Catholic family. On the surface, she leads a charmed life and seems to have it all – a popular husband, a successful career, impeccable style, and a trustworthiness that draws people in. However, beneath the happy facade lie countless dark secrets that threaten to expose her carefully crafted American dream. Despite her projection of quiet confidence, Meghan is plagued by a deep-seated insecurity that drives her to covet the affection of married men and to tear families apart.

Battling inner demons, she avoids the haunting question of why she can’t find satisfaction in a relationship with the man she has. Despite best efforts to resist destructive impulses, Meghan finds herself trapped in a vicious cycle of manipulation and deceit bringing only temporary fulfillment, even as the emptiness inside her grows deeper with each stolen moment of passion.

K. Beth Reese is a women’s fiction and commercial fiction author with a passion for weaving real-life narratives into her compelling tales. Armed with degrees in English and Psychology, she skillfully crafts stories that resonate with authenticity and emotional depth. K. Beth’s writing explores the nuance of relationships, the long-term effects of unresolved trauma, and the complexity of multigenerational family dysfunction. With each novel, she invites readers to embark on a journey of self-discovery and empathy, reminding us of the profound impact of human connection.

Prologue

This excerpt is from the prologue of “Meghan Tilley”. It is about the first time that Jack laid eyes on Meghan. It is an ominous foreshadow of events to come.