In the heart of a bustling city, 28-year-old Tessie has always danced to her own rhythm, pouring her passion into jazz and her career as a journalist at a local newspaper. Despite her vibrant spirit, she has never experienced love—until she meets Rudy, a gentle soul with an unwavering kindness who works as a pest control specialist. Their connection is instant and profound, igniting a hope for a shared future. But just as Tessie begins to believe in the possibility of love, her world shatters with a devastating diagnosis: Leptomeningeal disease, a rare and aggressive cancer.
As Tessie fights for her life, Rudy becomes her anchor, arguing with doctors and praying for a miracle. Their love deepens amid heartache, culminating in an unexpected proposal on the day they learn she has only six weeks left. Their wedding is a bittersweet celebration, but Tessie��s spirit remains unbroken. She clings to the haunting melody of “I Can Feel the Tug,” a song that embodies her struggle and hope.
Then, in a moment of desperation, Tessie’s heart stops. But when she wakes up, the impossible has happened: the cancer is gone. As she gasps for breath, her first words reveal the truth—“I felt it, I felt the tug.”
In this emotional journey of love, faith, and resilience, Tessie and Rudy discover that true miracles often come when we least expect them. Will their love withstand the trials of fate, or will it be a fleeting moment in time? Join them in a poignant tale that proves the heart's capacity to heal and the power of love to transcend even the darkest challenges.
50% of all proceeds go to support LMD research at the Dana-Farber Institute in honor of the authors beautiful mother.
Genre: Romance
As Tessie fights for her life, Rudy becomes her anchor, arguing with doctors and praying for a miracle. Their love deepens amid heartache, culminating in an unexpected proposal on the day they learn she has only six weeks left. Their wedding is a bittersweet celebration, but Tessie��s spirit remains unbroken. She clings to the haunting melody of “I Can Feel the Tug,” a song that embodies her struggle and hope.
Then, in a moment of desperation, Tessie’s heart stops. But when she wakes up, the impossible has happened: the cancer is gone. As she gasps for breath, her first words reveal the truth—“I felt it, I felt the tug.”
In this emotional journey of love, faith, and resilience, Tessie and Rudy discover that true miracles often come when we least expect them. Will their love withstand the trials of fate, or will it be a fleeting moment in time? Join them in a poignant tale that proves the heart's capacity to heal and the power of love to transcend even the darkest challenges.
50% of all proceeds go to support LMD research at the Dana-Farber Institute in honor of the authors beautiful mother.
Genre: Romance
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