The Road East

About the Book

They are not just two strangers from different cultures in love with each other, but two people who are true soul mates in every sense; they share a relationship so special that it transcends all planes. Christina Jurgen, who grew up in the rural Midwest and is a product of traditional midwestern upbringing, is working as a waitress in San Diego in 2000 when she meets Michael Speed, a globe trotter who owns Global Sports Management in the United Kingdom. From the moment they first connect, Christina owns a piece of Michael’s heart. Their courtship spans three continents and many cultures, and they expect to spend the rest of their life together. Michael came into her life like a zephyr, and just when Christina begins to believe that dreams do come true, fate intervenes and pulls her away from the love of her life. And it’s all because of a secret from her past threatens to damage their relationship forever.

About the Author

Ashok Iyengar, raised in a conservative Indian background, has traveled extensively around the world as a construction engineer and sports enthusiast. Laura Dallape was born and raised in the rural Midwest and uses those experiences in the creation of this novel.