Through the Eyes of Maria: Choices
Description
<p>Maria hits the streets of New York in search of the love denied by her alcoholic father and indifferent mother. When Sergio, a dark, worldly stranger, lures her with diamonds, brand-name clothing, and undivided attention, Maria sees a way out of her dysfunctional home. Seduced by Sergio’s charm and the promise of wealth and recognition, Maria ignores her panicked intuition and wanders into his lair.<br /><br />But in a world where ambition and deception go hand in hand, where dreams are shattered and innocence crushed, Maria discovers she’s trapped in a hell much worse than the one she left. And now, there is no escape. The price for betrayal is blood.<br /><br />Destiny intervenes when Maria meets Christian, a handsome law student haunted by a dark family secret. With her life at risk and time running out, will Maria find the strength to save herself and convince Christian to go against all reason and risk everything to help her?</p>
Story Behind The Book
Twelve years ago something wonderful happened to me on the island of Skiathos. Love entered my life as it had never done before! Once home I decided to write a book about my experience, but after only writing a few chapters my life took an unexpected turn, and my half written manuscript was put away. Eight years later and after two moves, I stumble across it whilst looking for plain paper for my grandaughter to draw on. I re-read it and think 'hey, this is quite good' and subsequently ask a friend of mine to read it and let me know what she thought. She agreed with me and encouraged me to re-write and finish my book. Since it had bee eight years, so much more had happened in my life, so my one book turned into a trilogy. Book two 'Paving the way' is written and published and I am currently working on book three 'Freedom in chains.' Books one and two are only based on my experience as I have thrown in different characters and scenarios to give my story more zeal. Danielle, like myself, has been through great many trials, some good but mostly bad, and the great and exciting thing is that the end has not happened yet! But I am determined that it will be a GREAT and HAPPY ending!