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 her three-year-old child, feeling blessed with her life. However, a routine medical check-up delivers devastating news that turns her world upside down. Her husband, Sam Parker, a successful venture capitalist, takes pride in their marriage but is thrown off balance by Alex's illness. Terrified of losing her and haunted by his past, Sam struggles to provide the emotional support she needs, leading to a growing distance between them. As their relationship deteriorates, Sam's career also faces a catastrophic downfall, challenging his identity and future. With everything at stake, Alex must confront her feelings for Sam and decide if their love can endure the turmoil or if she must forge a new path alone. This narrative delves into the uncertainty faced by a family when their lives are threatened and examines whether love and marriage can survive life's unexpected challenges.