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Author Karen Gray Explores Love Memory and Emotional Truth in Illusion of Happiness
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A Literary Novel Examining the Space Between Passion and Fulfillment
Illusion of Happiness [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G633ZWBQ/ref=sr_1_1?]by Karen Gray is a compelling literary novel that explores the complexities of love, longing, and the emotional illusions people cling to in order to survive heartbreak. Through richly drawn characters and intimate psychological insight, Gray examines how memory, desire, and unresolved attachment shape the choices people make long after relationships have ended.
Set primarily between New York City and rural Connecticut, the novel follows Elizabeth Ward as she reconnects with Michael Lessing, the man who once defined her sense of love and belonging. Their reunion forces Elizabeth to confront the emotional patterns that once bound her to passion mistaken for happiness, and to reckon with the cost of returning to a past that never fully let her go.
Written with lyrical precision and emotional restraint, Illusion of Happiness [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G633ZWBQ/ref=sr_1_1?] captures the quiet devastation of unresolved love. The novel delves into themes of emotional dependency, nostalgia, self identity, and the tension between safety and desire. Gray does not romanticize pain, but instead invites readers to witness how easily intensity can be confused with fulfillment, and how difficult it is to let go of what once felt essential.
The story resonates with readers who appreciate character driven literary fiction, particularly those drawn to intimate relationship dynamics, emotional realism, and reflective storytelling. With vivid settings, restrained prose, and psychologically complex characters, Illusion of Happiness [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G633ZWBQ/ref=sr_1_1?] offers a thoughtful exploration of what it means to truly move forward.
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About the Author
Karen Gray is a literary fiction author whose work focuses on the emotional interior lives of her characters. With a sharp eye for human behavior and a deep understanding of relational complexity, Gray writes stories that examine love, memory, and personal reckoning with honesty and restraint. Illusion of Happiness reflects her interest in the subtle emotional truths that define adult relationships and the quiet moments that shape identity over time.
Book Information
Title: Illusion of Happiness [https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G633ZWBQ/ref=sr_1_1?]
Author: Karen Gray
ISBN (Paperback): 979-8-89228-991-7
ISBN (Hardcover): 979-8-89228-992-4
ISBN (eBook): 979-8-89228-990-0
Genre: Literary Fiction
Availability: Available in paperback, hardcover, and eBook formats
Illusion of Happiness is now available through major online book retailers and bookstores nationwide.
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