Because of His Heart

Because of His Heart is literary fiction, a psychological drama with intimately-drawn characters and unforeseen trials. A happy marriage is challenged after an incidence of hurtful intimacy and a failure of communication. As Erica Seames and Charles Portland struggle to reconcile and recover their lives, a trusted counselor is in their midst---who kills for love. Erica is losing her identity and purpose. How could she have been so wrong about her husband? Charles is shocked by this personal tragedy, but as a reporter who knows his beat, he is determined to understand. "I am not a bad man, I am not." He had acted foolishly, even meanly, but as he considers his joyful marriage of eight years, he discovers that there is something vital he is missing. As Erica flees New York for her childhood home, Toronto, an anonymous blog is her creation and refuge. She is never alone. Yet when Charles discovers Erica's online diary, he no longer recognizes his wife or himself in her anguished assertions. To whom can he turn? In this chilling psychological drama, abuse, infidelity, psychological manipulation and calculated malice draw a group of near-strangers together to save Erica---in pursuit of elusive justice.