Places Bright and Dark (Lilyland 2) Their marriage revolves around the 12 Steps for Charlie's recovery from sex addiction, but Lily loves her new life. They share everything from faith to making movies to Charlie's revelations of his sordid past. The pregnancy announcement Charlie crafts attracts unanticipated attention media attention. The spotlight rarely dims during the tragic events that follow. Charlie's recovery crashes, and every time they attempt to reconcile, another horror arises to threaten their marriage. At a time when nothing seems to be going right, Charlie remembers an incident from his childhood that most likely incited his addiction. His efforts toward resolution only thrust him deeper into darkness and further away from Lily. Even after what seems to be the ultimate betrayal, Lily gives him one last chance because she promised a dying friend she would always love him, no matter what. However, everything Lily has may not be enough to bring Charlie back to that bright place their love once was. Places Bright and Dark is Book 2 of the Lilyland Trilogy, telling the story of Lily's metamorphosis from obscure and beaten down to famous and thriving, and the provocative evolution of her relationship with Charlie. Author's note: The main characters of this series, Lily and Charlie, are Christians, but it's NOT my intention this be construed or categorized as Christian fiction.