The Outside Child

The Essence bestselling author of The Replacement Wife shares a heartfelt tale of marriage, struggle, and the meaning of family.

All of Chenille Abrams' dreams came true the day she married NFL star Brayden Carpenter. He's the down-to-earth, loving, and protective man she never thought she'd find. And with her own successful career, Chenille plans to be more than just a famous athlete's wife. She's determined to balance work, marriage, and motherhood . . .

But when their son is born with a crippling heart ailment, Brayden is devastated, and starts putting his career above everything else. Then tragedy strikes, and Chenille struggles to find a reason to go on—as Brayden finds comfort away from home . . .

Little by little, Chenille picks up the pieces as she and Brayden try to repair their marriage. But when he fathers a baby that the mother can't keep, will this be the final blow? Or can they find a way past betrayal into a future worth saving?

“When I read a Tiffany L. Warren novel I know I'm going to get two things—a riveting story and a faith boost!” —ReShonda Tate Billingsley