<p><strong><em>&lsquo;If I close my eyes, it&rsquo;s easier to hold onto a memory. When I open them, I think it might really be there in front of me.&rsquo; </em></strong></p><p>After three tours of duty in Afghanistan, Liam Andrews is home safe in Queensland. His weekly life drawing class, full of colourful local artists, helps him manage his post-traumatic stress disorder. But he&rsquo;s struggling to open up about a past that still haunts him.</p><p>Belourine &lsquo;Billy&rsquo; is an Afghan refugee who lost everything before arriving in Australia as a child. She finds joy in her daily swims in the lake. After years of upheaval, she&rsquo;s still searching for a place to call home. But her past makes it hard to trust people.</p><p>When Liam and Billy meet, they form an instant connection. But will they ever overcome the past? And will it be together?</p><p>A moving story of love, loss and resilience from the author of Two Heartbeats.</p><p><strong>&lsquo;Rhonda is one talented Aussie author&hellip;.&rsquo; <em>Chapterichi.com</em></strong></p><p><strong>When I read Rhonda&rsquo;s work, I think 'authentic'. There is no pretense. Just raw, honest and beautifully crafted characters and dialogue. </strong><strong><em>The MadHatter Book Reviewer</em></strong></p>