When the Only Light Is the Moon

Author(s): Rita Wilson

Location(s): Greece

Genre(s): Fiction

Era(s): Present Day

When the Only Light Is the Moon explores how the choices
we make ripple through our hearts, our families, and our futures. Set in a charming Greek village, the story follows two sisters and their daughters as they navigate individual journeys of self-discovery through the unexpected help of strangers.

The story begins when 29-year-old banquet manager Demi joins her mother, aunt, and cousin on a trip to Greece, hoping to heal her heart after a recent breakup. Her plans for a relaxing holiday are derailed when their rental car breaks down on their way to the coast…until they are rescued by a villager and her charming grandson, Stavros. While Demi navigates this unexpected romance, her mother, aunt, and cousin examine their own fears, hopes, and dreams, aided by Charles, a witty British author who endears himself to them with his good humor and sage advice. Demi’s whirlwind romance ends abruptly when she returns to Pittsburgh despite Stavros’ pleas to stay. Upon her return, she confronts her feelings for Stavros and her difficult job situation. With Charles’ advice in mind, the ladies tackle their issues.
Demi receives a job opportunity that would take her away from Pittsburgh, and must decide whether to leave her family for a fresh start or stay where she is comfortable. Her life becomes more complicated when rekindling the romance with Stavros becomes possible.

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