“Love is nothing but a four letter word”

Renae and Michael met in college and quickly fell in love, building their dreams around a future they believed would last forever. After relocating to New York City, Michael secured a promising career as an accountant executive at KPMG, and together they began a new chapter of their lives. Marriage soon followed, along with the birth of their daughter, Veronica.

But beneath the surface of their seemingly perfect life, Michael struggles with alcoholism and the challenges of living with bipolar disorder. As his addiction deepens and his behavior becomes increasingly volatile, the loving partner Renae once knew begins to disappear. What starts as a passionate romance gradually transforms into a heartbreaking cycle of fear, control and abuse that affects both Renae and her young daughter.

Faced with unimaginable challenges, Renae must find the strength to protect Veronica and reclaim her own sense of self. This powerful and emotional story explores the resilience of a woman determined to survive, heal and create a better future for herself and her child.

Content Note: Love and Fate deals with alcoholism, bipolar disorder and domestic abuse, including their effect on a child. Please read with that in mind or skip this title if now is not the right time.