The Scent of Heat
E.P. Sery
Published by: Acorn Publishing
Publication date: September 5th 2018
Genres: Adult, Historical, Romance
Ariella Paz is not in a good place. It’s the 1950s, and the 19-year-old is serving her country in the Israeli military, going home at night to a mother who is devastatingly ill, and realizing her dream of leaving home and going to America is slipping further and further away.
Meeting Arik Emmanuel, her boss’s friend, lifts her spirits and distracts Ariella from her sorrows. He showers her with love and luxury, which only masks the dangers inherent in his increasingly possessive behavior.
As their torrid and secret love affair plays out in Israel and Europe, Ariella has some big decisions to make. Can she really leave her family in their time of need? Does she have a legitimate future with Arik? And is there anyone in whom she can confide?
Each direction she turns will change her life dramatically. Perhaps our destiny isn’t something written in the stars, but a path forged by the choices we make.
Author Bio:
Estee Perchik Sery was born and raised in Israel, before moving to Johannesburg, South Africa. Just before a major political shift in her adopted country, Estee moved to California with her family in 1993 and has been soaking in the San Diego sunshine ever since. In addition to raising her children, Estee was a Hebrew teacher and teacher trainer for many years.
Retired now, Estee is putting all of her life experiences to good use.
THE SCENT OF HEAT is her first published novel.
When she's not writing, reading, painting, or traveling the world, she loves spending time doting on her grandchildren.
I don't think that I have read a novel set in Israel before. This sounds like a really interesting story. Thanks for putting it on my radar. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really cute cover and the story is definitely not something I've read before! I'll have to keep this in mind next time I'm looking for a unique read!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I've ever read a book set in Israel before, either! I like that cover, lovely colors!
ReplyDeleteThis sounds so good doesn't it?!?! :)
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