A glamorous romance. A controlling agreement. A tragic unraveling.
The Lake Contract is a sophisticated, emotionally rich novel that explores the fragile balance between love, trust, and power.

Sydney Wyles thought she was entering the next chapter of her life when she fell for Victor Paxton—a wealthy, worldly older man with homes in Palm Beach and Chicago. But when a prenuptial agreement centered around a villa in Lake Como becomes the wedge between them, their love story slowly begins to fracture.

Told through intimate flashbacks from the perspective of a now-widowed Sydney, the story follows her journey of falling deeply in love, giving too much, and rediscovering her voice in the face of emotional control. As she recounts the rise and fall of her relationship to a trusted friend, one question lingers: Was Victor’s untimely death on the lake a tragic accident… or something more?

Set against a backdrop of stunning international locales—Palm Beach, Lake Como, Havana, and beyond—The Lake Contract is a captivating tale of elegance, heartbreak, and hidden strength.

For readers who crave psychological depth, emotional honesty, and beautifully crafted suspense—this is your next must-read.