Love and Anxiety
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Ongoing, First published Jun 30, 2024
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In Joy Ramos' touching novel 'Love and Anxiety', 35 year old Elle has mastered the art of keeping her heart guarded. After losing her father and enduring a painful divorce from a cheating ex-husband, Elle's anxiety has become her constant companion, convincing her that true love is too risky to pursue. Throwing herself into her career as a realtor Elle fines, Solace in the predictability as open houses and property contracts. But when a routine showing leads to an unexpected encounter her carefully constructed walls begin to waver. As Elle navigate this new potential four love, she must confront her fears and decide if she's ready to risk her heart again. Can she overcome the scars of her past or will her anxiety keep her from embracing a second chance at happiness? Set against the backdrop of the competitive real estate world, ' love, and anxiety' is a poignant exploration of healing, trust, and the courage it takes to love again after heartbreak. Ramos delivers a relatable story for anyone who's ever feared that their chance at true love has passed them by.
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