Shattered Vows

By Nisrine Izmar

Jannah is trapped in a marriage that suffocates her-her husband's cruel words and violent outbursts have become the backdrop of her everyday life. She lives in constant fear, but she harbors a secret hope: one day, she will find a way out. Her husband's best friend, Anwar, married to Nora, who is battling cancer in the hospital, is burdened by his own sorrow but remains a quiet observer to the storm that is Jannah's marriage.

As Jannah's suffering grows more intense, she begins to secretly form a connection with Anwar, drawn to his kindness and the understanding he offers without judgment. What starts as an innocent friendship becomes a source of solace for Jannah, giving her a taste of what a life without fear might feel like. In Anwar, she sees a glimpse of freedom, but soon, their bond begins to deepen into something neither of them expected.

Jannah's husband, though, remains blind to their growing closeness-he is fiercely against any form of friendship between Jannah and Anwar and would do anything to prevent it. As Jannah becomes more determined to escape the abusive hold of her marriage, the stakes grow higher. Can she find the strength to leave, knowing the dangers it might bring? And in the process, can she trust Anwar with her heart, despite the complicated emotions they share?

With her life at risk, Jannah must navigate the perilous balance between her duty to herself and her loyalty to those she's come to care about, including Anwar, whose own life is on the edge with Nora's declining health. As secrets unfold and relationships are tested, Jannah's journey toward freedom is a fragile, dangerous path. Will she ever escape the man who's destroyed her life, or will love-and betrayal-take her down a new, uncertain road?

In this emotionally charged and thought-provoking story, trust, survival, and forbidden love collide in a tale of courage, transformation, and the high cost of freedom.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DWMXW2MS
• ISBN13: 9798309811717
• Release Date: March 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"