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In the vein of the 1990s blockbuster War of the Roses comes this black comedy from independent author Carla J. Harrod.
Where does Carla get her ideas?
As a creative person, having been an interior designer for decades and a lover of great midcentury modern and contemporary art, Carla J. Harrod saw a new opportunity to create a compelling fictionalized story based loosely on part of her own life experience.
Her love of travel always seems to take her back to her favorite place where her maternal grandparents came from in northern Italy. Hence the idyllic setting of Lake Como along with another favorite in the states, Palm Beach. Home, for most of the year, is on her grandparent’s farm, where she restored the circa1850s barn into her residence. She still winters in Palm Beach, staying busy with friends, and various charitable organizations. Her love of travel continues…
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THE LAKE CONTRACT is a real page turner……..you can’t put it down until you find out the truth of what really happened to a beautiful romance that was tarnished over a contentious prenuptial agreement. Wealth and power plays it’s dirty games!!
The novel is a May/December romance, a love story until
the disruptive influence of a prenuptial agreement
negatively impacts feelings and the marriage. The story is
grippingly revealed in flashbacks recounted to a friend at
the lake years later culminating with a thrilling twist of fate
and a confession….a book you can’t put down until you
find out the truth.
The Lake Contract is a captivating blend of luxury, emotional tension, and psychological depth. Carla J. Harrod crafts a beautifully layered story that follows Sydney Wyles as she reflects on a love affair defined by charm, wealth, and subtle control. Set between Palm Beach and the stunning shores of Lake Como, the novel explores how a prenuptial agreement becomes the catalyst for mistrust and heartbreak. With elegant prose and a cinematic atmosphere, Harrod keeps readers engaged as secrets unfold and Victor Paxton’s mysterious death lingers in the background. A sophisticated, gripping read for fans of relationship dramas and emotional thrillers.
The Lake Contract is a standout work that impressed our board with its elegance, emotional truth, and cinematic storytelling. Carla J. Harrod delivers a refined yet gripping narrative that explores love, power, and the hidden tensions beneath luxury. Sydney Wyles is a compelling protagonist—complex, vulnerable, and unforgettable. Harrod’s ability to merge high-society glamour with psychological depth sets this novel apart. The shifting timelines, international settings, and suspense surrounding Victor Paxton’s fate keep readers fully engaged. The Lake Contract elevates contemporary fiction with sophistication and heart, and we are delighted to recognize it as a remarkable contribution to the genre.
