Perfect Illusions of Love - A Novel - Revised

By Teresa Reese and Teresa Shephard

Gabrielle Elaine Maxwell believes in true love-even when experience gives her every reason not to.

Intelligent, hopeful, and deeply romantic, Gabrielle has spent her life chasing a love that feels destined. When she meets Clay Everette Thompson-older, successful, and seemingly steadfast-she believes she has finally found the man who embodies everything she's been praying for. Clay becomes her anchor, her confidant, her safe place. Or so she thinks.

As Gabrielle builds her future around the promise of them, she begins to discover a painful truth: Clay's deepest commitment isn't to love, but to ambition-and to a life that may not include her at all.

On the night meant to celebrate their love, a stunning revelation shatters Gabrielle's carefully constructed dreams, forcing her to confront a reality she never imagined and a question she can no longer avoid:
Was she ever living a love story...
or only believing in the illusion of one?

Perfect Illusions of Love - A Novel - Revised, is a poignant, emotionally charged novel that explores love, loss, faith, and self-discovery. With raw honesty and quiet strength, Teresa Reese examines the sacrifices we make for love, the lies we tell ourselves to hold onto it, and the courage required to choose truth-even when it breaks us.

This is a story for anyone who has loved deeply, trusted fully, and had to learn the hard way that not all love is what it appears to be.

Is Gabrielle destined for true love?

Or will she learn that the greatest love story is the one she must write for herself?

Turn the pages and discover the truth.

Public Service Announcement: If you find that you are particularly sensitive to trauma, whether firsthand or secondhand, or if you are experiencing thoughts of self-harm or harm to others, I strongly encourage you to seek assistance from a qualified therapist or life coach. Your mental wellness is of the utmost importance. Please note that this book is intended for awareness and entertainment purposes. It is designed for a mature audience. Reader discretion is advised.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F9FTPSMY
• ISBN13: 9798284677681
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 280 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"