Drowning in Paper Flowers

THE LIE: Ruby Powell is the epitome of perfect. She’s beautiful, prominent, and wealthy. She lives in her dream home in the most affluent neighborhood in Dallas. She's a doting mother, a devoted wife, and a respected member of her community. She takes pride in serving as the president of both her son’s elementary school PTA and her daughter’s high school soccer Booster Club. Her kids adore her, and her husband is still her best friend after eighteen years of marriage.

THE TRUTH: Ruby Powell is a full-figured, middle-aged housewife, living in a house she’s grown to despise. She’s a subpar mother. She detests her husband. And she’s addicted to anti-anxiety pills due to a recurring nightmare. She volunteers at both of her children’s schools, albeit for appearance’s sake only, because what would it look like if she were a stay-at-home mom who didn’t volunteer? Her teenage daughter loathes her, and her six-year-old son suffers from PTSD due to being the victim of a kidnapping when he was a toddler.

What happens when Ruby is no longer able to separate the truth from the lie?

A nightmare.

An affair.

A dead body.

A lifelong secret.

And the ending you never saw coming.

©2024 Erika Lockhart Westbury (P)2025 Erika Lockhart Westbury

WOW! Totally worth the credit!

This book was so good! I love how it's set up with the different prospectives. I honestly didn't see some of those twists coming and I'd like to think I'm pretty savvy when it comes to that kind of thing! Totally recommend!

Unique Story Line

Loved the connections of characters, constant twists and the story of TRUE love. Amazing narration, thrilling author!! Can’t wait for more from E.L!!!

Must read

I loved all the twists and turns and suspense
I want to reread this book over and over again

Slow start to a good twist

It was a slow start and lots of backstory and details in the beginning. About midway through it picked up and you could start *thinking* you know what happens. It ends with certain twists I wasn’t expecting!

Amazing story- dark humor

I loved everything about this book from the story itself to the narrator! It was witty, dark, and oh the twists!!!! HIGHLY recommend!