Extortion

The undercurrents of social ambition and hidden secrets in a small American town are shown when Claire Layton’s past is threatened by a college acquaintance. She is burdened by a crime that could ruin her husband’s political career and shatter their ideal existence. Yet the truth that finally emerges brings forgiveness and a strengthened bond.

When an old college friend shows up, Claire Layton's dark secret from years ago threatens to destroy everything. Her husband is running for office and their perfect small-town life could fall apart if anyone learns what she did. But when the truth finally comes out, it leads to healing and makes their marriage stronger than before.

Experimenting with drugs while in college, Claire Leighton ran down a boy on a bicycle with her car and left the scene of the accident. Now, 19 years later and married to a prominent state senator, Charles Leighton, Claire fears that public knowledge of her actions could ruin her husband’s career. But when Charles learns that Claire is being blackmailed by a college boyfriend, neither the threat to his career nor life can stop Charles from trying to clear up the matter.