My Heart

Seventeen-year-old Eilish is a beautiful young girl who has lived a lifetime of hurt and disappointment. Abuse from her father and neglect from her mother has left little room for her to hope or expect a future with anything other than sadness. Her only escape is her imagination-her daydreams of a prince coming and taking her away-a life filled with love. Life has a way of leading people who dream to where they need to be, but oftentimes, it comes about in a totally unexpected fashion. Eilish is kidnapped by a group of men and driven across country. As she is forced to defend herself repeatedly, she falls in love with one of her captors, who saves her life. As the police track her down to bring the criminals to justice, Eilish is faced with a tough decision-defend her captor or return to her old life? Is one "abuse" less than another? Will she ever find the life she so desperately seeks? With graceful finesse, Marie brings the horror of abuse to a glaring light. Her prose is fresh, her voice and sentiment wise, and her characters, expertly crafted. This tender, sensitive tale of a young woman facing and overcoming unimaginable obstacles will touch your heart and soul. Author Bio: Kimberly Marie is a writer and works in the medical industry. Ms. Marie has written three other novels and is currently writing her next. She has four children and lives in Minnesota. My Heart is her first published work.