Fame is a double-edged sword, and nowhere is this more precarious than in the cutthroat world of television hosting.
Molly Edwards and Emma Bears Jones are inseparable—two powerhouses of television, hosting rival shows on Shine Ch33 and BBS12.
But years of friendship crumble in a single night, a scandal sparked by a reckless decision at an industry party that sends their lives spiralling out of control. In a haze of drugs and poor judgment, both women end up in bed with Richard—Emma’s lover.
Molly wakes first, horrified to find herself naked between her best friend and Richard. Desperate to forget the whole thing, Emma tries to bury the incident, but Richard isn't willing to let it go. He’s drawn to Molly’s tender touch and wants more, igniting a chain of betrayal.
When Emma uncovers their continued tryst, her fury explodes across social media, transforming a private mistake into a very public spectacle.
Apologies from Molly go unanswered, and the vicious back-and-forth between the two goes viral, dragging their careers into the mud. Sponsors pull out, viewers abandon them, and both women are left without a show, their hard-won careers evaporating overnight.
Crushed under the weight of scandal and failure, Molly flees to Mumbai, India, seeking solace and purpose, hoping to mend her shattered life. Here she had helped build an orphanage during an extended gap year, Tulip Treasures.
But redemption is never easy, and a near-fatal accident threatens to take away what little she has left.
As Molly fights to reclaim her life, the question remains: Can she and Emma ever reconcile, or will the wounds of betrayal be too deep to heal?
Disability Themes
Celebrity, Contemporary, Fiction, Social Media, Bitchfest, Celebrity Fight, Television, Celebrity Drama
About The Author
My career is in using words to communicate. I have written and edited PR, ads, corporate communications, and newsletters as a freelance writer. When I'm not writing corporate communications or as a Senior Reviewer for the online site, Weekend Notes, I work on my self-published fiction books.
My first published story, The Studio is a short crime story. Xenure Station: A Billion Light Years is my second short story. Both are available as eBooks wherever books are sold online. The Decision They Made, my debut novel, and my other books are available on my website – www.mariapfrino.com.
Weaving Words, an anthology I collaborated on, is also available as an audiobook. I contributed two short stories to this anthology along with eight other authors.
My young adult novella Edward's Cat, A Magical Tale of Edward, his Twin and a Cat, has reached No.1 in Children's Fiction on Amazon. This is now a Trilogy with books Two and Three also available.
As mentioned, I am happy to collaborate with other creatives - writing, editing, publishing, or podcasts. I have been interviewed on a few podcasts and have also interviewed authors. I'm happy to discuss book publishing, writing, and collaborations with you.
Sydney Authors Inked, a group I started with five other authors, is a collective of authors focused on creating a supportive community for local writers. This group provides a platform for authors to connect, collaborate, and share resources, particularly on helping each other with writing, publishing, and promotion. We do events for writers and readers to attend, keep an eye on the Sydney Authors Inked website for dates.
Website: https://www.mariapfrino.com/
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