Finding Hope
A Women’s Fiction Novel ~In Progress~
The waves lapped my toes while the wind swept its fingers through my long, blonde hair. The fading sun warmed my pale cheeks as I watched it fade into the horizon. But my heart was cold—colder than it had ever been. I didn’t know how to warm it. I’d tried so many different things. I was afraid that I would grow so cold that my heart would turn to ice, freezing every bit of life within me. And I would no longer care.
I’m not sure how long I stood there after the sun had waved its last goodbye. The ocean air was now cool and crisp, and moisture accumulated on my cheeks and eyelashes. I barely registered the cold, although I was shivering in my jean shorts and tank top. I knew that I should go home, but I just couldn’t leave the sound of the waves. Their constant crashing spoke a promise to my heart: if they could keep breaking upon the shore, then my heart could keep beating, and dawn would come.
Hope Diaz is a resilient military spouse who has recently faced the heartbreaking loss of her husband while he bravely served overseas. As she stands at the crossroads of her life, an unexpected opportunity arises, offering her a chance to start anew. However, this new path is far removed from everything she has ever known and cherished. Can Hope summon the strength to find hope amidst profound grief and navigate the myriad challenges that lie ahead on her journey of healing and renewal?
I laid in bed with my eyes shut tight, trying with desperation to hear what I did not. The house was a silent witness to my grief. The coffee machine didn’t beep. The smell of bacon didn’t wake me. I was alone.