Where Secrets Find Solace

After ten years behind bars, a woman walks free--but freedom comes with its own sentence in this bold and unsparing novel by national bestselling author Kimberly Brown.

After serving a ten-year sentence for killing her mother's boyfriend, Alayah Chambers is finally free--but freedom comes at a cost. Haunted by the abuse that landed her in prison and judged by a society that still sees her as a criminal, Alayah must piece together a new life in a world that isn't quick to forgive. Determined to reclaim her future, she sets out to confront the ghosts of her past--including the woman who failed her the most: her own mother.

Killian Lake, a successful attorney and Alayah's childhood friend, never forgot her--or the signs he missed back then. When a colleague offers him the chance to help overturn Alayah's conviction, he doesn't hesitate. Reunited after years apart, the chemistry between them simmers beneath the surface. And while Alayah keeps her heart guarded, Killian's steady support begins to chip away at her defenses.

As buried secrets emerge and old wounds resurface, Alayah must choose: Will she let her past define her future or embrace the love and justice she's always deserved? With Killian by her side, healing is within reach--but only if she's willing to claim it.

Author: Kimberly Brown
Publisher: Black Odyssey Media
Published: 12/16/2025
Pages: 288
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 8.20h x 5.40w x 0.90d
ISBN: 9781957950792

About the Author
Kimberly Brown is a South Carolina born and raised author of contemporary/urban romance, women's fiction, and erotica. She strives to create stories that readers can visualize in their heads as the pages turn. Writing has been a part of her journey since a young age but really became a focal point during her high school years. With the support of her classmates, she began sharing her love of words with others. In 2019 she took her first step towards becoming a serious writer with self-publishing. August of 2021, she made her BLP debut with "Pretty Caged Bird" and is continuing to grow her catalog. With a bachelor's degree in Psychology from South Carolina State University, Kimberly loves to incorporate mental health into her writings as she feels it is not talked about or address enough within the African American community.