★ ★ ★ ★ ★ “An emotional journey that lingers long after the final page—simply unforgettable.”
Fans of Danielle Steel will enjoy this tale of love, resilience, and the enduring strength of family
A mother’s past, a father’s devotion, a daughter’s search for peace…
Joy Fairweather is haunted by the untold story of her mother, Molly, a woman born into hardship but filled with resilience and love. As Joy wakes on what would have been Molly’s birthday, she is overwhelmed with memories—of her mother’s traumatic past, her father’s unwavering love, and the complicated beauty of their family’s journey.
Molly grew up in poverty, shuffled between foster homes after being torn away from her parents and separated from her brother. Despite the heartache and struggles, she found love in Reg, the son of a wealthy landowner. Their relationship defied the odds, but Molly’s past continued to haunt her, bringing moments of despair and uncertainty.
Now, years after Molly’s passing, Joy shares a deep bond with her father, Reg, and their shared love of art. As they spend the day painting in his studio, Joy reflects on her parents’ love, their struggles, and the legacy left behind. But with an approaching storm and a sense of impending change in the air, Joy is drawn to complete a final portrait of her mother—one that captures not just her face but the profound love and pain that shaped their family.
Set against the backdrop of a turbulent, artistic life, Fragile Beauty: A Canvas of Memories is a heartwarming and poignant exploration of family, loss, and the power of love to heal even the deepest wounds. As Joy revisits the memories of her past, she uncovers the strength and beauty of her mother’s spirit and the love that continues to bind their family together, even after death.
“Wow, just wow, I can’t articulate enough how compellingly page-turning this remarkable story was. If I could give it more than 5 stars this would be it! This author has the gift & the power to make you experience her remarkable craft on a whole other level. I’m not one to tell the story, the blurb & other reviewers will cover that but I will concede that this magical, mystical, hauntingly beautiful story will stay with me for the longest time. Highly recommended.”
~ Terry
“This book grabbed me from the first page. Both lead characters were portrayed fully as real people not just by how they looked as in many books. There being a child involved added to my enjoyment!”
~ Melba
“The tone for this book is set in the opening chapters as the young Sheikh is faced with ongoing difficulties in the kingdom created by his atrocious father. He is fighting an ongoing battle to prevent himself from being sucked into the past and to rather create a new and prosperous future for his people. Tariq’s previous rejection of Melanie and the results have soured her against romantic love and made her determined to carve a career for herself.”
~ Margaret
“I really like the premise of the book, I always like the royal romance with impediments to happiness and this book has it in spades. I like the strong figure of the Sheikh and the strong heroine who has built a professional career. Immediately I can see lots of problems that seem insurmountable at first: their past stormy relationship, the baby secret, her desire to have her own career, his desire for an heir, his demand to raise the child, his vow to swear off women. I also like that, right off the bat, we learn about his plan to build a reserve for animals and to right the many wrongs from his father’s legacy. These are all good foundations for a fiery, passionate and conflicting relationship.”
~ Elaine
“Fantastic premise that has a substantial conflict behind it. I like Melanie a lot. A strong female heroine is what I want to read. I think that is particularly important with such a powerful man, and here in this instance, someone who can wield such power. I love love love the beginning. This is one tough guy but the book opens with him protecting a baby giraffe. Fantastic opening.”
~ Leanne
To enjoy your copy from Amazon:
US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CH9D2BLQ
CA: https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0CH9D2BLQ
UK: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0CH9D2BLQ
AU: https://www.amazon.com.au/dp/B0CH9D2BLQ
While each story and book in the collection can be read as standalones, you’ll enjoy reading the other books, too. If you find a character you love, they could be in another story or full-length novel.
Love In Venice (Mauro and Maggie) (3rd prize, Koru Excellence in Romance Award)
Love In Mexico (Ruby and Oliver)
Love In Sicily (Gianni and Kate)
Love in Montana (Jack and Lizzie) (Releases Sept 30)