Life After Domestic Abuse: A Love Story Now Available

On the run, deeply traumatized, and harboring dark secrets, Sarah Lock embarks on a journey to redefine herself and pursue her heart in Vernon Bargainer's "From a Distance," an emotional new novel that explores love and life after spousal abuse.

"From a Distance" combines social commentary with a romantic plot to explore what happens to a love story when issues such as domestic abuse, suicide and mental illness complicate it.

"I simply wanted to tell a love story where a boy and girl struggle to weave their way through modern-day pressures," Bargainer says. "I was inspired by media coverage of psychological stressors affecting young people today."

While topics such as domestic abuse and mental illness can be difficult to address, Bargainer's realistic portrayal of flawed characters in the story approaches these issues delicately, yet truthfully.

"The book is different from others that deal with social issues," he says. "It presents problems as they relate to real people in real situations. A story lingers, whereas statistics and studies fade away."

"From a Distance" By Vernon Bargainer
Hardcover: $28.95
Paperback: $18.95
Kindle: $3.99
ISBN: 978-1-47598-161-2
Also available at Amazon

About the author
Vernon Bargainer holds a degree in psychology from the University of Texas. He is the author of three novels and has served in the public service as a frequent speaker and writer in human relations for 38 years. He currently lives in Texas.

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