The Heart Behind the Door , by Bianca Briones — author of the Lost Beats series and the Dreams of Avalon duology — is a novel full of feelings, which makes us laugh, cry and have hope in love.
Julia is a nursing assistant and thinks Eduardo is the love of her life. She plans to start a family and have children... But little by little, Eduardo turns the previously abusive relationship into a nightmare.
Daniel's life is crumbling before his eyes. He's a writer and needs to find the strength to cope with his recent losses. In grief, Daniel isolates himself from the world and succumbs to depression.
Amidst their own pain and struggles, the novel coronavirus pandemic arrives to further complicate their situation. Despite leading completely different lives, fate would have it that Julia and Daniel ended up living door to door. And behind each door lies sadness, trauma, hurt, and longing, but also an immense desire to love again.
A novel of enormous emotional power, The Heart Behind the Door discusses themes such as domestic violence and depression in a sensitive and direct way, in an extremely engaging and utterly captivating story.
"Responsibility and respect. These two words define Bianca's approach to the important themes that make up this story. The Heart Behind the Door is a powerful book, moving from beginning to end; it fills our hearts with hope for better times." - Angélica Lima, afliima
"Moving and intense. Once again, Bianca Briones brings up serious and important topics in an exemplary way. Speaking of love, unity, and hope, Daniel and Julia teach us that, even in the worst moments, we are not alone. Just know that we will always find a 'heart behind the door.'" - Mel Troti, meltroti
"Bianca Briones stole my heart once again. I've lost count of how many tears I shed while reading *The Heart Behind the Door* . Julia and Daniel's story shows us that life has its pains, but that healing exists; we just have to open our hearts to receive it. This is the kind of book that will stay in your memory and in your heart!" - Mara Santos, cadernodeumapsiciana
" The heart behind the door is painfully real, the kind that hurts and scars us, but also transforms and heals us. It's like a dose of hope that shows how much loving (both others and yourself) is worth! Without a doubt, it's a story that will remain in the hearts of readers long after the end." - Alessandra Salvia, estantedaale
