Mary Morrissey is living the life of her dreams. She has a loving husband, Tom, two daughters, and twin boys. But beneath the shiny veneer, Mary hasn’t taken a calm breath in ten years. She lives in a constant state of panic, afraid the secret she’s kept hidden for so long will be revealed, shattering her perfect life.When addictively charismatic ex-boyfriend Landon James reappears during his high-profile Senate campaign, Mary’s fears become even more real.A conditional Catholic, Mary bargains with God, negotiates deals, and promises to be the best wife and mother ever . . . if only He can get her out of this tight spot.What once seemed unfathomable — a deep, heartbreaking divide between Mary and Tom — is now their new normal. Can they find a way to rebuild their life together? Is forgiveness possible?Acts of Contrition is a richly drawn story of faith, family loyalty, and forgiveness, even in the face of moral ambiguity, guilt, and broken trust.