Good Behavior summary

The Pain of Others

In the first novella of Good Behavior, Letty Dobesh is a recovering addict who is trying to get her life back on track after being released from prison. She is determined to stay clean and win back custody of her young son, Jacob. But Letty's plans are thwarted when she overhears a hitman being hired to kill a woman in a hotel room. Unable to go to the police without implicating herself, Letty decides to take matters into her own hands.

Letty's initial attempt to save the woman fails, and she finds herself embroiled in a dangerous game of cat and mouse with the hitman, Javier. Despite their adversarial relationship, a strange bond forms between them. Letty begins to realize that Javier, like herself, is a product of his past, and she starts to question her own morality and the choices she has made.

Sunset Key

In the second novella, Sunset Key, Letty is on the run with her son, Jacob, hiding from the law and the dangerous Javier. Letty's plan is to lay low and start a new life on the idyllic Sunset Key. However, her past catches up with her when she discovers that the owner of the house she is staying in is involved in a nefarious criminal operation.

Letty is forced to confront her old habits and skills as she devises a plan to extricate herself and Jacob from the dangerous situation. Meanwhile, Javier, who has been tracking Letty, arrives on the island, further complicating her plans. As the tension mounts, Letty must rely on her wits and resourcefulness to protect her son and herself.

Grab

In the final novella of Good Behavior, Letty finds herself in a high-stakes situation as she and Javier are kidnapped by a sadistic millionaire. To survive, they must work together, combining their unique skills to outmaneuver their captor and escape. As they navigate their perilous circumstances, Letty and Javier's complex relationship deepens, blurring the lines between enemies and allies.

Despite their efforts, the situation takes a deadly turn, and Letty is forced to make a difficult choice to ensure her and Jacob's safety. In the end, Letty must confront the consequences of her actions and the person she has become. Good Behavior concludes with Letty reflecting on her tumultuous journey and the uncertain future that lies ahead.