Heart of the Diamond

Heart of the Diamond is the remarkable story about a young woman who discovers exactly the kind of person she truly is when everything in her life changes. Facing decisions and conflicts that could destroy her reality and her dreams, she digs down to the diamond-hard substance within to show the world that you don't have to compromise what you believe to win the battles of life.

This is one of those rare romantic books that will leave you feeling inspired. Originally release in 2002, this novel received high acclaim for its ability to strike a cord deep within its readers. The author is pleased to now make it available on Smashwords at a tiny fraction of its initial hardcover/softcover price.

Excerpt:
My Dearest Katherine,
I know from time to time you will doubt the beauty, strength, and courage that lies within you, but always know it is there. No matter how hard life strikes you, how many times it chips at the outer casing, inside is the heart of a diamond that has no flaw. Just like the stone you held in your hand was once covered by the ugliness of the world, see it now for what it truly is.
Love for always,
Uncle Patty

Opening the box she found an exquisite large diamond of pulse-stopping brilliance. He had cut it in the shape of a magnificent heart, clear and sparkling. His jeweler's tag was attached inside with the printed words, White Diamond, 6 carats, Value $72,000. The tag was dated and initialed PSO for Patrick Shamus O'Brien, and Good Heavens Jewelry, Canada, was in gold lettering on the reverse of the tag.
"Thank you, Uncle Patty," she whispered. "I'll remember, I'll always remember."