A Jew's 50-year search for his Christian wife and child. Separated in World War II Kiev, he learns she went to Warsaw, follows, is caught and sent to a death camp. After the war, thinking him dead, she goes to Canada. He follows, loses track, then a locket in a flea market sends him searching again.
At a flea market Elia finds a locket he had given to his wife fifty years earlier before they lost track of each other during the Holocaust, and vendors Liz and Cia become determined to help him find his beloved Anna.
I am but a leaf carried by the winds of destiny, and I find myself faced with the task of navigating the traditions of a society I never imagined I would challenge. How can I, with mere words, capture the essence of a journey that breaks the bonds of the tangible and the comprehensible? It is I who leave the placid shores of gentle comfort, launching myself into the turbulent waters of passion. Passion, with its evocative name, a burning and eternal feeling, becomes the stage where my destiny unfolds in all its glory. It is here, in the vigor of youth, that I meet the one who would change my life forever - oh Darius, how his name still echoes in the caverns of my heart, like the last breath of a wilting rose. He is the embodiment of the eternal paradox - love and suffering, blessing and opprobrium, all contained in a single being. Our love is an explosion of emotions, bright as a star and devastating in equal measure. For a moment, I believe I have defied the immutable laws of tradition, freeing him from the chains of his family heritage. But society, in its cruel and infinite wisdom, has other plans for our love. Traditions and prejudices judge us, suffocating passion, are like implacable forces that claim what belongs to them, tearing him from my arms as easily as winter steals the leaves from the trees. The forces that separate us - the intrigues and rivalries of our families (Gareth and Shadowthorn) - are like the tides of the ocean: relentless, inexorable. And he, my beloved wanderer, disappears into the misty horizon without a goodbye, leaving only the echo of his passing in the void of my being. Alone, I face the abyss left by his departure. I fear that his family's legacy will repeat itself, like an eternal cycle of the seasons. But my heart, filled with the light of our love, proves to be stronger than the shadows that threaten to swallow me. Now, as I make my own way through the labyrinths of existence, I feel him watching from afar—a silent guardian on the shores of my personal world. He understands, as I do, that I must navigate the stormy seas of life alone to discover the fundamental truths of my being. Our story, etched on the pages of time, is a testament to the fundamental duality of existence. Every joy and every pain we experience are like drops of water that make up the greater ocean of life. We are blessed and martyred, we experience the best and worst of each other and of ourselves. And yet, in the end, love emerges as the fundamental force of this world we share. Like the roots that hold a tree steady against the storms, the love we share keeps us eternally connected, transcending the barriers of time, space, and circumstance. This is my story—a chronicle of love—a reflection of life in miniature, vast and mysterious, and ineffably beautiful. And in the end, after all the suffering and all the trials, we are able to truly love. And that, dear reader, makes every moment of this journey worthwhile.
Elia and Greta were young and in love. Reality separated them for decades, and then they met again. The memories deceive them, and each sees the narrative differently, which is not necessarily incorrect. The writer brings up real-life snapshots, telling the two characters' stories and experiences during the long period of separation.
Falling in love with a rogue is risky... Lady Celia Buchanan lives her life in a social whirl. And she's hiding a secret that could ruin her. She needs a suitable husband who is either blissfully unaware of the devastating truth or adores her so much it won’t matter. She doubts such a man exists until she discovers Gabriel Rose watches her from the shadows. He may be a rogue, but his kisses set Celia on fire, and the things he whispers in her ear are utterly scandalous. Gabriel Rose straddles the border between nobility and London’s murky shadows. He is content there—until he discovers an obsession with the one woman he can never claim as his. But when Celia grants him a kiss in the darkness, her fate is sealed. Once Gabriel tastes her sweetness, he cannot let her go. What must he do to keep her forever? Destiny is a fickle creature. A bastard is abruptly elevated to the rank of marquess, and a lady is caught in a compromising situation. A hasty marriage may not erase dark secrets and society's prejudices, but will a dangerous threat from the past force these star-crossed lovers to realize they belong together? *** Please be aware this book contains adult situations, bad language, and many, many steamy scenes. If you find prior assault, dub-con, dirty talk, and an unapologetic, possessive hero to be offensive, you might want to read a different book.***
Elia, Daughter of the Earth is a powerful story about embracing our uniqueness and being true to who we are—no matter whether that brings us favor or threats. Elia is a young woman who’s had a difficult childhood but also realizes she has special gifts. Initially, she’s reluctant to let anyone know about her powers, but eventually she sees that she can help others by revealing them. She gains thousands of disciples as well as deep heartache when social media catapults her to global fame—and makes her a target. Her deep connection to the natural world provides her with the grounding and strength she needs to fulfill her destiny. Elia, even with her extraordinary powers, is someone the reader easily relates to. On her journey, she finds love, friendship, loyalty, and other people with unique powers. The reader is captivated by her journey and cheers her every step of the way. This is a brave book, and an inspiring one. Highly recommended.
Bondage meets bookworm in this sizzling erotic romance about a shy bookshop owner who discovers an exciting new side to herself when an old friend opens a bondage workshop in the back of her store! Emma Green has never been very confident. When Ian Cooper, an old friend, asks to rent out the back room of her bookstore for a bondage workshop, she agrees because she needs the money. She isn’t expecting to participate, and she definitely isn’t expecting to enjoy it. But all of Emma’s expectations fly out the window when she tentatively agrees to be Ian’s bondage model for workshops and exhibitions—and her success in the role upends all previous notions she had about her body and her desirability. Now, Emma must learn to reconcile these conflicting images of herself while dealing with another conflict: Is Ian just another playboy, or everything she’s been looking for?