Gemma Moral Bartolomé Book order (chronological)

Mariam is only fifteen when she is sent to Kabul to marry the troubled and bitter Rasheed, who is thirty years her senior. Nearly two decades later, in a climate of growing unrest, tragedy strikes fifteen-year-old Laila, who must leave her home and join Mariam's unhappy household. Laila and Mariam are to find consolation in each other, their friendship to grow as deep as the bond between sisters, as strong as the ties between mother and daughter. With the passing of time comes Taliban rule over Afghanistan, the streets of Kabul loud with the sound of gunfire and bombs, life a desperate struggle against starvation, brutality and fear, the women's endurance tested beyond their worst imaginings. Yet love can move a person to act in unexpected ways, lead them to overcome the most daunting obstacles with a startling heroism. In the end it is love that triumphs over death and destruction. A Thousand Splendid Sunsis an unforgettable portrait of a wounded country and a deeply moving story of family and friendship. It is a beautiful, heart-wrenching story of an unforgiving time, an unlikely bond and an indestructible love.

Fictionalised account of American woman's journey in the outback.

On the evening of her mother's funeral Grace Adams decides she has had enough and shoots her father when he tries to molest her once again. After two years of prison, it looks like Grace is going to be able to go on with her life, but the past seems to keep resurfacing

As a partner at a prestigious New York law firm, Alexandra Parker balances her career, marriage, and a three-year-old child, feeling fortunate until a routine medical check-up reveals devastating news. Her husband, Sam Parker, a successful venture capitalist, prides himself on his career and marriage but is thrown into turmoil by Alex's illness. Struggling to cope with the fear of losing her, he withdraws emotionally, leaving them feeling like strangers. Their challenges intensify when Sam's once-promising career collapses, forcing him to confront his identity and the ghosts of his past. With their future uncertain, Alex must reflect on her feelings for Sam and whether their marriage can survive the upheaval or if she must forge a new path alone. This story delves into the fragility of life and love when faced with unexpected challenges, questioning the strength of familial bonds in the face of adversity.