where love lies

a novel

About the Book

He loves you. He loves you not.

When Ella Davidson’s world is turned upside down, and she is forced to transition from her picture-perfect all-American life to two years of mandatory military service abroad, the last thing on her mind is finding love. Then she meets the officer in charge of her unit, Liam Levine. Mysterious, confident on the verge of cocky, and unbearably gorgeous, Liam is everything Ella never knew she needed. And the spark between them? Magnetic. Undeniable. Dangerous. But as she and Liam navigate their secret love affair, Ella finds out that Liam is hiding a secret of his own—one that could ruin them both. Building to an unforgettably emotional climax, Where Love Lies delves into the longings and lies of falling in love, the slippery slope of controlling relationships, and the strength it takes to find your own voice, reminding us of how hard it is to let go when everything in you wants to keep holding on.

Available Everywhere Books Are Sold

 August 20, 2024

Praise

Where Love Lies is an emotional roller coaster of heart-pounding romance, chilling control, and one woman’s dramatic journey to reclaim her own power. Ella is a character you’ll never forget.”

Leigh Stein
Best-selling author of Self Care

Imagine living the life of a wealthy American teenager when suddenly your parents move you to another country where you’re forced to enroll in the army. Such is the story of Ella Davidson, whose journey of self-discovery is deftly explored by debut author Raz Tal Schenirer. Where Love Lies is a gripping and emotional novel that had me hooked from page one.

Jessica Saunders
Author of Love, Me

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About the Author

Raz Tal Schenirer

Raz holds an MFA from Columbia University. She is founder of the dating advice column, Smart Girl Knows. Her work has appeared in Elite Daily, The Rumpus, and Betches, among other publications. Where Love Lies is her first novel.

Visit her online at smartgirlknows.com or on Instagram @razschenirer

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