First published 2017
This 2017 work of fiction from CrossReach Publications examines the complexities of married life through an intimate lens. The narrative explores the tensions between desire and duty, convention and passion within the confines of matrimony. Characters grapple with questions of physical intimacy, moral obligation, and personal fulfillment as they navigate the expectations placed upon married couples. The story delves into the private struggles that unfold behind closed doors, where spouses must reconcile their individual needs with their shared commitments. Through these domestic conflicts, the book reveals the emotional weight of promises made and the human cost of living within prescribed roles. At its heart, this is a story about the search for authentic connection within the structure of traditional marriage.
Genres: literary-fiction, domestic-fiction, adult-fiction, 21st-century
Vibes: intimate, thought-provoking
Tropes: domestic-conflict, search-for-connection
Period: 2017
107 pages · Paperback · Independently published
Content warnings: sexual-content