(Memphis, TN) The Bluff City is buzzing over a sex scandal that could upset one of the city’s oldest black political families, and it is all centered around one woman: Ivy Winters.
College queen on the rise to greatness – already a shoe-in for V.P. of collegiate marketing for a major firm before she even graduates – and fiancée to Grey Henderson, future congressional candidate and son of the longtime feared and revered Memphis mayor, Ivy is poised for a life of love, power and success. That is, until Grey’s true colors begin to show, and everything is turned upside down in the new novel from native Memphian and up-and-coming author Latrivia S. Nelson, Ivy’s Twisted Vine.
Her five-year plan seemingly coming off without a hitch, Ivy’s world comes crashing down around her when Grey, feeling guilty about his cheating ways, suddenly breaks off the engagement.
In utter despair, Ivy allows herself to fall into the arms of another man –Lt. Nicola Agosta, one of Memphis’ top cops. While she intends for the encounter to be nothing more than a one night stand, the discovery that she is pregnant assure that it will become much more.
Meanwhile, Grey has come to the great realization that he still has feelings for Ivy, and the even greater realization that only a “family man” can win the 17th congressional district. So recently devastated and alone, Ivy now has two men vying for her love and attention. But the pregnancy adds a new dimension of drama and complexity, as Ivy can not be sure which of the two is the father. Because Ivy is black and Nicola is Italian, all will be revealed with the child’s birth, but there is too much at stake to take the chance of a scandal.
With Nicola contending for Ivy’s love and Grey contending for the coveted congressional seat, rumor, betrayal and blackmail take control, and it’s all the characters can do to hold on for the wild ride.
Who is Ivy’s baby’s father? Will Nicola reveal himself to Ivy? Will Grey’s cheating ways be discovered by the public? And will Ivy marry Grey or will she go back to Nicola?
Discover the answers in the modern masterpiece of drama and romance that is Ivy’s Twisted Vine. For more information, visit www.latrivianelson.com
