Only in the glaring light of hindsight does pediatric surgeon Kate Murphy understand that she was groomed for the path sheās taken. Raised by a widowed dad and a misshapen, sometimes comical trio of parental surrogates from Murphyās Pub, her fatherās Irish bar in San Francisco, Kate has never understood how protected she isābut when she learns that her well-meaning family has hidden bitter truths about her motherās mental illness and death, the rest of her family history unravels.
Kate is still recovering from her familyās deception when she becomes involved with Jake Bloomāa charming artist different than anyone sheās ever known. When she experiences his sculptures on Ocean Beach, she is forever changed; in the months that follow, Jake reveals beauty Kate has never noticed, and exposes her to spontaneity, sensuality, and love deeper than sheād imagined it could be.
Only Mary KāKateās hard-edged best friend who doesnāt miss a thing and names bull when she sees itāis immune to Jakeās charms. She sees the potential for danger in Jake, and, of course, she says so. Caught between her newfound passion and her friendship, Kate dismisses her friendās warnings. Ultimately, it isnāt until she is in too deep, with a daughter on the way, that Kate understands what Mary K feared on her behalf.
Fire & Water is a story of navigating the treacherous territory of passionate love, friendship, and family devotionāand of how love is always a matter of life and death.
This book title, Fire & Water (A Suspense-filled Story of Art, Love, Passion, and Madness), ISBN: 9781938314148, by Betsy Graziani Fasbinder, published by She Writes Press (February 14, 2013) is available in paperback. Our minimum order quantity is 25 copies. All standard bulk book orders ship FREE in the continental USA and delivered in 4-10 business days.
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