When you have shared you life with someone for 45 years, how do you cope with their death? Do you wallow in pity, blame the universe, ask your daughters for help or ditch them to visit Hawaii alone at 75? Or all of these? When the only person you have truly ever loved dumps you, what do you do? Of course, you just take the Hawaii vacation for two and turn it into a solo trip! A little too late self-discovery trip by an old lady turns into a lesson in letting go when she meets a young man who reminds her of her late partner and makes her wish to have a son like that. Crippled by personal losses, they teach each other that life may be worth living after all. Join them, you may learn something about yourself along the way. ***SELECTED FOR THE "LongList" OF THE General Fiction CATEGORY OF @YourStoryIndia COMPETITION*** ***General Fiction- #111***

Thief. Murderer. Mage. Prince. Warrior. Heroes. 16 year-old Sabin's plans to join the army change when he learns he is a Serien - a warrior who wields an element. With a sentient sword, he must find the other Seriens. His goal: unite them into a force capable of defending humanity from the Guan, a humanoid race believed to be extinct. His charges are a belligerent thief, sarcastic assassin, adorable mage and arrogant prince. Each with their own agenda. Stand together or die alone. The hero price is never fair. ------------ Book 1 of the Path of Light and Fire series. Book 2 - Dragon & Phoenix (Completed). Book 3 - Frozen Light (Under Construction) The Appendix and extras can be found in the companion book "A World of Light and Fire."