Description
COLD HANDS, WARM HEART
Book Summary
A story of second chances, family secrets, and the search for one's own identity. Abigail Gauthier, a promising figure skater in Vancouver, sees her world shaken when she discovers a hidden past and the lies that surround it. Between her passion for her sport and the need to reconstruct her truth, the protagonist must find the strength to face a bottomless pit of revelations that threaten to change everything.
What is it about?
Abigail Gauthier is a young figure skater who has dedicated her life to athletic excellence since her adoptive mother introduced her to this world as a child. Her existence, seemingly headed toward success, falls apart when she discovers an unknown past and the lies that accompany it. This revelation plunges her into an emotional whirlwind where she must question everything she thought she knew about herself and her family. The novel explores how the secrets of yesterday can condition the present, and how love, trust, and perseverance are essential tools for staying afloat when everything seems like a bottomless pit.
Main Themes
- Family secrets and their impact on personal identity.
- Overcoming adversity through a passion for sports.
- The process of rebuilding trust after discovering lies from the past.
- The search for truth as a driver of emotional growth.
- Figure skating as a metaphor for discipline and beauty amidst chaos.
Who is it recommended for?
For readers of adult and contemporary romantic fiction who are looking for stories with emotional depth, complex characters, and plots that combine personal drama with personal growth. Also for those who enjoy novels set in the world of sports, especially figure skating, and stories where family secrets trigger unexpected twists.
What this book offers
- An engaging plot that maintains interest through progressive revelations about the protagonist's past.
- A realistic view of how elite sports can be a refuge and a source of strength in the face of personal crises.
- A reflection on the importance of truth and authenticity in human relationships.
- A story of overcoming that inspires facing one's own ghosts with determination.
- An emotional portrait of the bond between mother and adopted daughter, and how this can be tested by secrets.
Technical Specifications
- Author: ARPA, MARIAN
- Publisher: Mil Amores
- Language: Spanish
- Genre: ADULT AND CONTEMPORARY ROMANTIC FICTION
- Collection: FONDO
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication Date: February 2025
- Number of pages: 308
- Weight: 482 g
Editorial Review
A novel that combines the appeal of the figure skating world with a plot of family secrets and personal growth. The author builds a solid protagonist, whose evolution is believable and moving. Ideal for those looking for a read that combines romance, drama, and a touch of mystery surrounding the past, all narrated with an accessible and direct style that hooks you from the first few pages.