Description: From New York Times & USA Today bestselling author Leylah Attar comes a soul-stirring story of love, loss, and healing-inspired by true events and winner of the Indie Reader Discovery Award. Perfect for fans of Jojo Moyes and Kristin Hannah.
When a deadly explosion tears through a mall in East Africa, two lives are changed forever. Jack Warden-a rugged, reclusive coffee farmer in Tanzania-loses the only thing that mattered: his daughter.Rodel Emerson, a quiet schoolteacher living in England, is left reeling after the death of her sister. Worlds apart, their paths converge on the sweeping plains of Tanzania, beneath the shadow of Mount Kilimanjaro. What begins as a fragile bond deepens as two ordinary people-bound by a single tragic afternoon-embark on an extraordinary journey to protect three children whose very existence puts a price on their heads. As threats close in and the stakes rise, Jack and Rodel must navigate grief, trust, and the stirrings of a love neither of them expected. But when every step forward demands more, can they hold onto what they've found-or will it slip away like mist beneath the rising sun? An unforgettable novel about healing, courage, and connection in the face of devastating loss. Not recommended for sensitive readers due to mature themes and emotional triggers.