Can This Be Love?

By Amanda Murrey

Book Overview

Can a fairy-tale romance hide a lifetime of nightmares?

Clare is young, naive, and yearning for connection when she meets Dafydd, a charming, established auctioneer who sweeps her off her feet. But beneath his polished exterior lies a deeply manipulative man, aided by his sinister, overbearing mother. What begins as a whirlwind romance quickly descends into a claustrophobic web of isolation, emotional torment, and terror.

Trapped in a marriage that threatens to destroy her and her children, Clare must find the courage to break free. Spanning decades and continents, from the grim industrial Midlands to the sun-drenched hills of Spain, Can This Be Love? is a gripping, emotionally raw tale of survival. It explores the devastating, hidden impacts of coercive control and the resilient, healing power of female friendship and self-discovery.

Readers will experience a deeply empathetic journey, uncovering the subtle signs of psychological abuse while witnessing a powerful transformation from victim to survivor. This novel offers both a cautionary tale and a beacon of hope for anyone who has faced domestic turmoil or is seeking a story of ultimate independence.

If you enjoy emotionally intense women's fiction with resilient heroines, gripping psychological depth, and a satisfying journey toward freedom

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1808960637
• ISBN13: 9781808960635
• Release Date: September 2026
• Publisher: Bookpublication.Co.UK
• Length: 564 Pages
• Weight: 2.02 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"