This Then Is What Counts

In rural Maryland, James, a thirty-something emotionally adrift artist, encounters June, a tall, heroic woman haunted by a troubled past. As they work side-by-side on a historic construction project, their passion ignites, secrets are revealed, and their love is threatened by June's past.

Twenty-five years later, James reflects on their intense connection, now shadowed by loss. This novel explores the complexities of love, the weight of memory, and the search for meaning in the face of tragedy. For readers seeking a character-driven story with emotional depth and suspense, this is a literary romance that lingers long after the final page.