Wiser Now: Lessons Learned from an Ill-Advised Relationship (Unabridged‪)‬

Wiser Now tells the story of a single woman whose poor judgment leads her to become involved with a man whose priorities diverge sharply from her sheltered upbringing.

Gayle is cash-strapped, lonely, and becoming desperate when she answers a personal ad in the local newspaper. During the short courtship with Jake, Gayle sees differences in their respective lifestyles and values but sets her concerns aside. During their two-year relationship, she has to deal with a controlling spouse, infidelity, emotional abuse, and encounters with alcohol-fueled rage.

Wiser Now is a cautionary tale that should hit home with any individual who has made—or is making—relationship mistakes, as well as friends and family who are concerned about a loved one who is walking a dangerous path, allowing their emotions to overcome rational decision-making.