Almost Love

EDITORIAL RECOGNITION¿ Featured on Reedsy Discovery (UK) in its Best Romance Books, Best Contemporary Romance Books, and Best Fiction Books lists¿ Quarterfinalist, First Page Cage 2025, Pulp Literature (Canada)Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny is an illustrated contemporary romance novel spanning Cambodia, Japan, Taiwan, Austria, the Czech Republic, France, the United States, and Bali, where love, fate, and echoes from another lifetime converge.Malis and Yuth's connection begins in Cambodia amid Phnom Penh's skyline, Angkor's ancient stones, Preah Vihear's sacred cliffs, and the glowing waters of Koh Rong Sanloem. As their bond deepens across borders and cultures, a series of coincidences begins to resemble fragments of a forgotten past.From Tokyo's sacred temples and Taiwan's trembling nights to Vienna's cafés, Prague's old-world streets, Paris's moments of reflection, the emotional crossroads of America, and Bali's promise of renewal, the novel explores destiny, timing, healing, and the choices that shape the human heart.At its core, Almost Love examines the difference between almost love and real love, revealing how one unfinished connection can transform many lives.Designed to be lightweight and easy to carry, the Travel Edition features forty-seven original grayscale artworksinfluenced by the architecture, landscapes, and cultural motifs encountered throughout the novel, creating an immersive reading experience wherever your journey takes you.PRAISE FOR ALMOST LOVE4-STAR EDITORIAL REVIEW"Lyrical, introspective, and layered with spiritual resonance, Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny explores almost love, the clarity of real love, and the truths that linger long after a moment has passed."Selena JodhaReedsy Discovery ReviewerAUTHOR'S MESSAGECreated with love for Cambodia and the cultures represented throughout these pages, this novel also supports the well-being of Cambodian military families through a portion of its proceeds.