The Tumble follows Catrina, a sophisticated American woman of West Indian descent, whose life takes an unexpected turn after an abrupt firing from her previous job. Landing a new role as an executive assistant, she crosses paths with a captivating young man from Bangladesh—closer in age to her daughter than to herself. What begins as a flirtation spirals into a passionate and illicit affair, awakening a darker, more thrilling side of Catrina she never knew existed.

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As she indulges in the seductive game of luring her young lover—both in and out of the bedroom—something unexpected happens: her marriage reignites. Caught between the intoxicating pull of her secret affair and the rekindled passion with her husband, Catrina orchestrates a life where her desires take center stage.

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Meanwhile, the chaos of her professional world only adds to the tension. As an admin at a quirky boutique recruiting firm in the heart of New York City, she navigates the whims of her demanding boss—nicknamed Posh Spice—who fires and rehires her within months. She also contends with a scheming coworker eager to test her West Indian fire. Thankfully, her best friend Sonia offers an oasis of humor and sanity in the midst of it all.

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Just when Catrina believes she has mastered the delicate balance between pleasure and deception, betrayal strikes. Her world unravels when the police come knocking—her lover has disappeared. As she fights to conceal the truth and keep her husband in the dark, the game she thought she controlled turns deadly.

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A gripping contemporary women’s fiction novel, The Tumble will appeal to fans of morally complex characters and vivid storytelling reminiscent of Patricia Highsmith. Exploring the tension between consequence and recklessness, raw passion over intimacy, and the fine line between love and destruction, this provocative tale builds to a shocking and unforgettable climax.

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