First in a series of steamy, historical romances, Ava Daly is a young woman seeking love in Boston, Massachusetts, as the Great War ends. She quickly has her first romantic encounter with a suave, handsome sailor named Alistar. When she becomes pregnant, his ship suddenly departs before she can tell him about her condition. Their love was never meant to last, and Ava is now a struggling, unwed mother in a culture that ostracizes anything or anyone outside its norms.Following abuse and a series of bad decisions, Ava comes to learn the power of her own sexuality. She uses her beauty and body as tools to get what she wants, but this lifestyle cannot last. She returns home to her family, only to take a position as a maid for a wealthy family in Brookline. There, she falls prey to another ill-advised affair with a married man, leaving her pregnant a second time after he takes her to romantic Italy. Alone, Ava fights the stigmas of society. She battles to maintain a delicate balance between motherhood and independence in an antiquated world that loves to shun. Life offers many forks in the road, and we must choose our path. Although Ava's path is twisted and rife with despair, she finds the strength to stand on her own. Follow her empowering journey that is inspired by true events.
First Prize Winner in 2021 Eric Hoffer Romance and Horizon Awards
"This historical romance immerses the reader into Ava's intimate world, transporting us to an age of desperation for many woman trapped in taboos of time."- US Review of Books
Janet R. Perroni writes award-winning, empowering stories packed with romance and drama that explore the depths of human interactions. Her novel Ava received excellent reviews from the US Review of Books and the Pacific Book Review. Raised in Boston, Massachusetts, Janet graduated from Boston State College. Her writing often delves into themes of love, resilience, and the strength of the human spirit. She is an avid baseball and hockey fan who enjoys spending time with her family, traveling, and gardening when she is not writing. Janet is also a member of the Romance Writers of America and has received several accolades for her contributions to the genre.