Description
<p>(Book 1)<br />Betrayed by the woman he loved and on the verge of destitution, artist Jonathan Martinez channels his anguish and rage into what will become his greatest masterpiece—Passion and Betrayal. The painting, critically acclaimed, ushers him into the world of fine art and allows him to realize his dreams. Stepping out of the shadows, he transforms into Phillipe, a wealthy artist and sought-after bachelor who enjoys an extravagant lifestyle—including his pick of any woman he desires.<br /><br />But when Phillipe least expects, the woman who almost destroyed him returns on the arm of his agent. Despite his anger, she awakens the part of his soul he entombed long ago. The part of him that can never forget her, no matter how deeply he buries himself in his art.<br /><br />With everything he's accomplished at stake, can Phillipe overpower the demons that haunt him and learn to love again? Or will his heart remain a shattered work of art that can never be restored?</p>
Story Behind The Book
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Now, the book begins in 1961on the uninhabitable, frozen continent of Antarctica, aboard the ice breaker, USS GLACIER. It was called Operation Deep Freeze.
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So, it was in Atlanta where Johnny Savage and Otis Ikner together began this profound and politically charged adventure. Johnny builds a successful dental practice.
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In the meantime, Johnny discovers that his devoted, self-educated houseboy’s aspirations to become successful were the same as Johnny’s.
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Now, fast forward to the era of the seventies, where Otis began to establish himself in a professional career, supported by Johnny of course.
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Throughout the book, the Savage/Ikner duo continues to encounter these multifarious incidences and threats leaving them with hidden secrets that could destroy both their lives.
Reviews
<p>I recently had the pleasure of reading one of <a href="https://kathrynjhardybooks.com/about-the-book/" target="_blank">Kathryn J. Hardy's books</a>, and I must say it was an absolutely captivating experience. Her storytelling ability is truly remarkable, and the way she brings her characters to life is nothing short of amazing. Every page was filled with deep emotions, strong connections, and powerful messages that resonated with me long after I finished reading.</p>