Codependent

<p>At twenty-seven Riley is invisible. At her high-tech agency in Seattle she's nothing more than a ghost producing flawless work that others take credit for. The last time she remembers being truly seen was years ago by her former mentor the brilliant cold and untouchable Susan.</p><p>When Susan forty-three reappears in her life the mask has fallen. The icon of power is now a woman shattered by a recent divorce suddenly vulnerable and achingly alone. When she invites Riley to her sterile penthouse overlooking the city it isn't to talk about work. It's a confession.</p><p>What begins as an unexpected connection quickly turns into a secret intense and dangerous affair. For Riley it's validation more intoxicating than any drug; she's finally been <em>chosen</em>. For Susan it's a way to reclaim the control she's lost. Between admiration emotional dependence and a desire that consumes everything the line between love and manipulation blurs until it all implodes leaving Riley in ruins.</p><p>Forced to rebuild her life away from Susan's orbit Riley finally finds stability in a new life and a healthy relationship. But when Susan returns changed by therapy and determined to prove their connection was real Riley faces a choice. Can you forgive the person who broke you? And can love built on ashes ever be truly equal?</p><p> </p>