The One Thing - by Gary Paul White (Paperback)

About the Book

Everyone has that one moment they'd give anything to change. For Samantha Williams, this happened on a rain-soaked road in the Kentucky countryside ten years ago when she stopped to help a handsome stranger on the side of the road... changing the entire course of her life forever. Ten years later, Samantha finds herself pulled into a dark, twisting mystery that stretches far beyond that rainy night. How much is she willing to risk in order to keep that night a secret?
A pulse-pounding, high-stakes mystery through buried secrets and the lies we tell ourselves to survive, set against the bourbon-soaked backdrop of Kentucky's rolling hills.

Book Synopsis

Everyone has that one moment they'd give anything to change.
For Samantha Williams, this happened on a rain-soaked road in the Kentucky countryside ten years ago when she stopped to help a handsome stranger on the side of the road... changing the entire course of her life forever.
Now a decade later, Samantha is a confident and powerful figure in Kentucky's elite, the polished wife of rising political star Jake Williams, and heir-by-marriage to a famed bourbon empire. She's built the life she always dreamed of--respect, influence, a picture-perfect family--and buried the past so deeply she almost believes it stayed there.
Almost.
With a chance encounter, Samantha's tightly controlled world begins to unravel. The man from the roadside is back--threatening everything: her family's reputation, their political ambitions, and the illusion of her perfect family. As she tries to convince herself things will be fine, her worst nightmares start to come true and the story that she's been working to keep hidden is on the brink of coming out.
When a body turns up--murdered and tied to the bourbon business her family controls--the stakes rise even higher. Suddenly, Samantha isn't just protecting her past--she may be fighting for her life.
Samantha finds herself pulled into a dark, twisting mystery that stretches far beyond that rainy night. How much is she willing to risk in order to keep that night a secret?
How far will she go to protect her family, her future, and her life?

About the Author

Gary White has been telling stories since he could hold a pen -- spinning tales of ghosts, romance, and newsroom drama taking inspiration from the world around him.
With a career spanning nearly three decades across film, television, stage, and podcasts, Gary has carved out a reputation for crafting compelling narratives that entertain, inform, and inspire. From award-winning documentaries to heartfelt holiday romances and even a full-length musical exploring the state of modern journalism, his creative range is as expansive as his curiosity.
Gary spent over 25 years in the news industry, starting in Philadelphia and later in Kentucky, producing a wide array of programming--from hard-hitting news and sports to comedy specials and cultural events. His first documentary, "College Hauntings," earned critical acclaim and set the stage for a body of work marked by versatility and passion.
In 2022, Gary saw his first feature-length screenplay come to life on screen. "Finding Love in Saint Lucia," released by Triventure Films in 2024, is now streaming on Amazon Prime.
With the release of "The One Thing," Gary proudly adds "published author" to his list of creative accomplishments.
To explore more of his work and stay up to date on future projects, please visit www.garypaulwhite.com