Burning Roses

About the Book

Ethan Hobbs is a 24-year-old apprentice carpenter whose life changes drastically the moment he finds out that the young love of his life, Rosie Lutine, a 22-year-old student, goes missing. After 11 weeks of despair and loneliness, he gets a phone call that will forever change his life. Rosie is back. With high hopes, Ethan visits Rosie at the hospital expecting the best of the best, only to find that Rosie is not the same person he once fell in love with. Once a life-loving, carefree romantic, Rosie is now battered, broken, and physically and emotionally scarred. She asks Ethan to leave for good. Devoted to his love, Ethan commits himself to loving Rosie and promises her that he’ll love her forever. Through their difficult journey, Ethan discovers the truth behind Rosie’s disappearance while Rosie carries a heavy secret that will change their lives forever.

About the Author

Katarina Alexa Arruda currently lives in a city outside of Toronto and attends a local university, where she is studying English literature. She has always enjoyed writing in her free time. She spends her time reading and writing romantic dramas. This is her first novel.