Overview
"One universe, nine planets, 204 countries, 809 islands and 7 seas, and I had the privilege of meeting you.” —Unknown
When Tessa Talman first meets Simon Fremont, not only is she attracted to him, she’s intrigued by how different their lives are. He’s a dedicated scientist, practical, pragmatic, and grounded. She’s a head-in-the-clouds romance author. As their relationship grows, they meet in places around the world, while continuing to live in different countries. Though their feelings for each other deepen, their priorities remain the same. Simon is in a hurry to be financially sound and settle down, but Tessa is enjoying her freedom and newfound success. Neither is willing to give in, but as each goodbye gets harder, Tessa begins to wonder whether fame is the path to happiness, or if she has everything she needs in Simon. Just as Tessa finds the courage to go after her own happily ever after, the unthinkable happens, separating them in ways she never imagined. To move forward, she must let go of the past and determine once and for all if love is truly more powerful than the pain of goodbye.Reviews
“A heart-wrenching tale of two people destined to be together. Simon and Tessa are fantastically portrayed as star-crossed lovers whose lives are worlds apart. Even those who are not fans of romance will enjoy the relationships, scenery, and beautiful prose of this book. Five stars!" —San Francisco Book Review
“A beautiful story of a woman's quest to open her heart and let love in. It made me want to travel and fall in love all over again.” —Willow Aster, USA Today Bestselling Author
"A multicultural romance [that] will resonate with readers." —Booklist
"[An] atmospheric romance ... The breezy pace and gorgeous setting will stoke readers’ wanderlust." —Publishers Weekly
"The story of love, not giving up, trust, and reinventing one's life grips readers with promise and hope for a different future. Highly recommended for romance readers looking for an exploration of the fine line between a woman's strength and her ability to accept the vulnerability and promise of love." —Midwest Book ReviewAuthor Biography
Anna Gomez was born in the city of Makati, Philippines and educated abroad. She is Global Chief Financial Officer for Mischief and No Fixed Address, a consolidated group of ad agencies. Gomez was recently selected for the 2020 HERoes Women Role Model Executives list, which celebrates 100 women who lead by example and drive change. Gomez has championed various ERGs for Black and API colleagues as well as resources to address challenges of ageism. She serves on several boards, including Breathe for Justice and The Jensen Project. Gomez resides outside of Chicago. www.AnnaGomezBooks.com