Seven Minutes: The Choices of Four Women

By Maggy McAndrew

In the passionate heart of Barcelona, the lives of four women collide, entangled by secrets, ambition, and forbidden desire.
Eleonor, a skilled psychiatrist focused on rebuilding her life, thought she understood professional boundaries-until Celine walked into her office. An enigmatic artist haunted by a controlling ex-lover named Anna, Celine awakens feelings in Eleonor that are as intense as they are unethical. The situation takes a perilous turn when Eleonor realizes Celine's past is directly linked to her own professional history with Anna, raising horrifying questions about past clinical judgments and potential culpability. Can Eleonor reconcile her duty with her heart while guarding a secret that could ruin her?
Meanwhile, Martha, a respected theatre professor who equates control with safety, finds her world disrupted by Renata, a charismatic, boundary-pushing director. Tasked with co-directing a crucial theatre competition piece, their clashing styles-Martha's precision versus Renata's raw emotion-ignite both professional conflict and a startling, consuming attraction. As Renata challenges Martha's rigidity, Martha must confront the ghosts of her own past relationship and decide if she can risk vulnerability for a passion that feels both terrifying and liberating.
Seven Minutes masterfully weaves these storylines together, exploring the complex dynamics between women navigating love, ambition, and the weight of the past. As secrets unravel and unexpected connections are revealed, Eleonor, Celine, Martha, and Renata must confront their deepest fears and desires.
Perfect for fans of sophisticated lesbian romance, character-driven drama, and stories exploring ethical complexities, Seven Minutes is an emotionally resonant novel about the search for truth, the high stakes of forbidden love, and the courage required to choose an authentic life. Dive into this intricate tapestry of relationships set against the vibrant backdrop of Barcelona's artistic scene.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0F7GHSN2K
• ISBN13: 9798282387438
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"