She was a successful attorney who previously prosecuted domestic abusers for a living. Then she fell in love with one.Shelley Lynne Levisay was an accomplished prosecutor, a respected attorney, and the valedictorian of her class. From the outside, she had it all. But inside, a lifetime of feeling overlooked and a deep-seated desire for love left her vulnerable. When she met Matthew-a handsome, decorated Air Force veteran with a tragic story-she thought her prayers had finally been answered. He was charming, attentive, and made her feel like the center of the universe.But the whirlwind romance quickly spiraled into a nightmare. The red flags, once disguised as passionate intensity, became instruments of control. Matthew's love-bombing gave way to terrifying jealousy, his compliments to cruel insults, and his affection to calculated psychological warfare. Isolated from her friends and family, Shelley was trapped in a cycle of coercive control, gaslighting, and escalating physical violence that she, a legal expert on the subject, never thought could happen to her.The ultimate betrayal wasn't just against her heart, but against her career and her freedom. In a shocking twist of fate, Shelley found herself on the wrong side of the law-arrested in the very courthouse where she built her reputation. Her mugshot was plastered next to her abuser's on the evening news, turning her private hell into a humiliating public spectacle.*Love Isn't Always the Answer* is a raw, unflinching, and courageous memoir that pulls back the curtain on the insidious nature of narcissistic abuse. It is a story of how a brilliant legal mind was manipulated, broken, and nearly destroyed. But more importantly, it is a testament to the unshakeable resilience of the human spirit and the grueling fight to reclaim one's life, career, and identity from the ashes.**In this gripping and transformative memoir, you will discover: *** The subtle, early warning signs of a narcissistic and abusive partner.* The terrifying reality of coercive control and how it dismantles a victim's sense of self.* The psychological reasons why intelligent, successful people stay in toxic relationships.* A riveting, behind-the-scenes look at a legal battle where the victim is also the accused.* A powerful and inspiring path forward-from surviving to thriving.This is more than a cautionary tale; it's a beacon of hope for anyone who has felt trapped, misunderstood, or broken by a person they loved.**Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to begin this unforgettable journey of survival and empowerment today.**