Charmaine R. Parker is the author of The Next Phase of Life, Under Wrapped, and The Trophy Wives. She is a former journalist who has worked as a reporter, copy editor, and managing editor. She also happens to be the sister of New York Times bestselling author Zane. She received a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Howard University and a master's in print journalism from the University of Southern California. She lives in Maryland with her husband and daughter. Visit the author on Twitter @CharmaineBooks, and Instagram at @CharWrites.

Tai, Nevada, and Candace?who cherish their sisterly bond of exotic vacations, ladies' nights, and unbreakable camaraderie?reunite in this dramatic sequel to The Next Phase of Life.
A savvy entrepreneur and happily married woman, Tai Wilson's life couldn't be more complete. But just when she's getting comfortable in her new lifestyle, she starts to suspect that someone is stalking her, attempting to make her world miserable. Or is her mind playing tricks on her? When things go awry, Tai's intuitive sidekick, Nevada, a successful Washington, DC-based detective who took down a pair of bank robbers, offers to assist. But even the seasoned sleuth is in for a shock when she discovers who the culprit is...

Meanwhile, fashionista Candace has been enjoying her boyfriend and patiently waiting for that permanent diamond on her finger. Once the ultimate pursuer of adventurous men, she was swept away by Don, a pilot who took her all over the world. But despite these pleasurable heights, she becomes disenchanted. Something is amiss and she can't figure out what's keeping him single. So, like with Tai, Nevada's efforts lead to the ultimate truth.