Carrie J. Keaton

Two Loves, One Heart Carrie J. Keaton

What would you do if your first love tried to come back into your life after he?s been gone for over 10 years with no explanation? In this new romance novel, TWO LOVES, ONE HEART, Lynnette Thomas is forced to choose between her first love turned abusive and an old friendship that develops into a passionate romance. Lynnette Thomas is a beautiful, ambitious and passionate young woman from Atlanta Georgia. She marries her childhood sweetheart, Billy Matthews and move to Charleston, S. C. to begin their life together. All goes well for a while, until Billy changes and becomes extremely possessive of Lynnette. He starts using drugs, alienates her from her friends and ambitions, emotionally and physically abuses her, then abandons her, leaving her pregnant, feeling ashamed, hurt and alone. At one of the loneliest points in her life Lynnette reconnects with a friend from her childhood and their friendship blossoms into much more. Lynnette and Steve's new life together flourishes until Billy resurfaces after a 10 year absence looking for a fresh start with Lynnette. Lynnette must decide whether to continue her life with Steve or give her first love a second chance. Will two old friends allow their chance at happiness to slip away? Not if they reach out to each other, give in to their desires, and let love bind their hearts and join their souls. Their lives could be changed forever?. BY A THING CALLED LOVE. Anyone who has ever felt the heartbreak and trials that love can bring, especially those who have experienced abusive or controlling relationships, will relate to Lynnette?s journey to find true love within herself. It also gives readers hope that they can bring their lives around from the brink of devastation and despair if they have the desire to help themselves.