Gonna Lay Down My Burdens - by Mary Monroe (Paperback)

Monroe's "Gonna Lay Down My Burdens" is a gripping tale of love, friendship, and redemption set in the small town of Belle Helene, Alabama.

When Carmen Taylor intervenes in a violent lovers' quarrel between her friends Chester and Desiree, she never expects to be drawn into their complicated web of emotions.

As the story unfolds through flashbacks, we see how Carmen's life becomes intertwined with Chester's, and how their passionate connection threatens to upend everything they hold dear.

But when a desperate crime of passion leads to a fateful choice, Carmen must confront the consequences of her actions and find a way to lay down her burdens once and for all.

With its richly drawn characters, poignant insights into the human condition, and page-turning plot, "Gonna Lay Down My Burdens" is a masterful novel that will stay with you long after you finish reading.