She rested for just a moment. She closed her eyes, willed herself to relax her tense muscles, and she began deep breathing. In with the good, out with the bad.
“Surviving Serial Love” by Emily Hovland and Pam Hovland is a haunting psychological novel that explores what happens when trust, romance, and vulnerability collide with deception and evil. Proudly published by Citi of Books, this is now available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and other major retail platforms.
Pamela has always strived to do better every step of her life. She has broken generational trauma while raising children. She is now able to kick back in life and continue to show compassion to others. Following after her goals while healing the hurt in her own heart. Always looking for a new passion, yet never forgetting her love of writing. Pamela has published a biography previously, making this her second published book. A dream she chased and has accomplished.
I knew Emily would be special when I laid her in her crib for the first time, belly down & I thought she was still asleep. Then she raised up, grabbed a tiny pillow her aunt had made for her, pulled it up to her tiny little chest & laid her head on it! How did she know to do that? What 1 day old baby knows what a pillow is? I had moved it away from her so she wouldn’t smother, & she grabs the pillow & falls back to sleep! I had to ask other people in the room if they had seen her? It has been sheer joy being Emily Noelle’s Mom. She is so wise, so creative in where her life is going & believe it or not, the most beautiful part of Emily isn’t her gorgeous face. It’s her beautiful, caring, totally thoughtful personality. Thank You, Em, for being my Baby. I Love You Dearly.
The novel begins in a close-knit small town where crime is almost nonexistent and familiarity breeds comfort. Into this safe environment steps a grieving widow, raising her children after the sudden, unexplained death of her first husband. Financial stability and emotional exhaustion leave her open to connection, and she finds it in a seemingly gentle man who has recently moved into town. His kindness and attentiveness slowly become the foundation of a new relationship.
As the relationship deepens into marriage, subtle changes emerge. The new husband exhibits control, secrecy, and emotional manipulation—red flags that initially feel easy to dismiss. The authors skillfully portray how isolation, loneliness, and the desire for companionship can blur judgment, especially for a woman still grieving and trying to hold her family together.
The story takes a chilling turn when teenage girls begin disappearing in nearby towns. Rumors circulate, fear spreads, and unsettling coincidences link the disappearances to places where the husband has lived. The protagonist finds herself caught between love and logic, defending her husband while quietly questioning everything she thought she knew about him.
What makes “Surviving Serial Love” so compelling is its intense psychological tension. The reader experiences the protagonist’s internal battle—her rational mind arguing against her instincts, her heart resisting truths that threaten to shatter her life. The authors capture the paralyzing fear of realizing that the greatest danger may be sleeping beside you.
Pam Hovland and Emily Hovland deliver a gripping, unsettling story that stays with the reader long after the final page. “Surviving Serial Love” is ultimately a testament to resilience—the courage to face truth, the strength to walk away, and the quiet faith that helps a shattered life find its way forward again.
“Surviving Serial Love” by Emily Hovland and Pam Hovland is now available for purchase below:
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It’s great to see *Surviving Serial Love* now available—just from the title, it sounds like a story that could spark some meaningful conversations about relationships and resilience. I’m curious to see how Emily and Pam approach such an emotionally layered topic, especially with a collaborative voice behind it. Looking forward to seeing readers’ reactions as more people dive in.