Javier and Anel’s worlds are thousands of miles apart, both living vastly different lifestyles. Will a holiday romance be just that, or will it be God’s will that Javier and Anel overcome the obstacles facing them in their quest to seal their love for each other together and forever.
Javier, Carys and Anel’s lives are intertwined by a heart in this inspirational romance love story. But how will their lives be joined forever when they are continents apart?
Javier’s devastation and heartache at the loss of his wife, Carys, brings him to his home in Cozumel Island, Mexico. As an internationally famous artist, he desperately seeks to return to Cozumel to revive his broken heart and reinvent his work on canvas.
Anel’s desperate need for holiday takes her to the warm Caribbean waters in Cozumel Island, Mexico. Her motivational speaking events in South Africa have left her exhausted and taking a holiday in a different country for the first time in her life will be the excitement and adventure she needs to reinvent her monotonous life. Romance was the last thing on her cards.
Javier and Anel’s worlds are thousands of miles apart, both living vastly different lifestyles. Will a holiday romance be just that, or will it be God’s will that Javier and Anel overcome the obstacles facing them in their quest to seal their love for each other together and forever.
Excerpt
Anel sunk into her pillow, “Why did I have to fall in love now? Why do I have to live so far away? Lord, why have our paths crossed? If this is Your will Lord, please show us what to do, please?” As unsure as Anel was, she gleamed with the warm feeling of love and kisses that she could still feel on her lips. She caressed her arms; Javier’s touch of his hands made her shiver with delight. Sleep eluded her; she lay in the dark replaying the night over and over not wanting to forget even the most minuscule memory.
Professional Reviews
Captivating
“A captivating, fast paced story that makes you hold your breath from the very first page. A story of tragedy, heartache, loss, hope, faith and true love.
You are not only drawn into to the lives of Anel, Carys and Javier but experience and feel their fear, their pain, their hopes and their dreams. In the end, it is really an uplifting love story of how God carries our hearts and lives in His hands.
From the very first page to the last, you can´t put this book down and you don´t want it to end as you realize life is fragile, anything can happen any minute. It is not to be taken for granted but to be appreciated and lived to the fullest. For it is a gift as tomorrow is not promised.
Once again, thank you Aileen for this beautiful story that really touched my heart and for sharing it with me. God has really blessed you with a wonderful talent”
Celeste Williams
A Phenomenal book
There’s this Disney quote that kept going through my head whilst reading Aileen’s new book …"All you need is a little faith, trust, and pixie dust."--Peter Pan (Peter Pan) But in this case you have to re-write that to say "All you need is a little faith, trust, and Cary’s’ dust.”
A story about four characters - Harry, who has a bad case of selfishness, so bad that he ends his relationship with gravely ill Anel only to try come back into her life later and learn how selfishness erodes love. Anel who is given a second chance at life and through her humbleness and devout faith in God, knowing that everything in her life is but for the Grace of God, changes the way Cary’s views life – from being a self-centered, vain person with an attitude to match who continually put God second to her worldly goals, into a soft person realizing that you miss so much beauty in life by concentrating entirely on what’s important to one’s self in the moment. And lastly Javier – seeing the best in people – trusting and relying entirely on God to turn any chaos into calmness, showing us that no matter what pain comes into our world, when we fully trust God HE will carry you through all and any storms you face.
What a brilliantly written book, I couldn’t help but relate to a few of the character flaws each one of the personalities have and was forced to constantly taking stock of my life and where I stand with God during this read. Well done Aileen on another captivating novel. I was so absorbed in this book I was almost impatient to turn the next page.
You know when you read a phenomenal book you want to read the book over and over again…….. Trust me “My Heart and You” is a phenomenal book.
Angie Eybers
A beautiful story
“I really enjoy the way Aileen brings her characters to life and makes you feel like you know them all. She is so descriptive that you get to understand the surroundings and situations that are occurring. This is such a beautiful story that is sure to move you, and leave you wanting more. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and highly recommend it. Thank you Aileen for another great read, I can’t wait for the next one”
Helen West
Love is universal and not limited to the most perfect among us. In this collection of romantic short stories and poetry, love comes to those who are decidedly imperfect, who possess very real human flaws, scars, and challenges. Awaiting us as we are.
