Margaret Bradham Thornton Books

In this moving love story, a British journalist, Helen Gibbs, on assignment in Mexico, meets Christopher Delavaux, a half-French, half-American lawyer-turned-financier. Their lives intertwine as they navigate a whirlwind romance that takes them from their first encounter in Bermeja to marriage in London, with travels to glamorous locations like Saint-Tropez and Tangier. As they balance their individual ambitions and desires, they must confront the complexities of their relationship. Christopher, driven by speed and ambition, struggles to find time for Helen, especially as he suspects his business partner of illegal activities. Meanwhile, Helen, feeling like a reluctant observer in Christopher's world of power, seeks meaningful reporting work that resonates with her soul, covering stories of refugees and orphaned performers. This narrative explores the tension between solitude and connection, questioning what it truly means to love someone. Set against stunning backdrops, it leaves readers pondering whether love can endure the challenges of ambition and distance, and if vulnerability is the key to true connection.

The chance reunion of Eliza Poinsett, an art historian in London, and her first love, Henry Heyward, a charismatic newspaper man, unfolds during a wedding in the English countryside. After a decade apart, their encounter reignites old feelings and presents the possibility of rekindling their romance. Set against the backdrop of their Charlestonian roots, the story explores themes of love, nostalgia, and the complexities of relationships.