Books like Fantasy by Emma Darcy
Eve’s life unravels after her fiancé’s betrayal, prompting a desperate escape to a quiet beach near Sydney. There she meets a stranger who holds her in his arms and introduces her to a lotus‑filled paradise where love feels genuine and unselfconscious. Overwhelmed by the joy of being loved for herself rather than for her status, she clings to the fantasy, fearing the moment it would fade.
The novel explores the lure of idealized romance and the tension between authenticity and external expectations in contemporary fiction.
First publish date: November 1, 1985
Genre: Romance/Contemporary Romance
Authors: Emma Darcy
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