Sea of Waking Dreams - Hardcover

by C. A. River (Author)

It is 2001 when Karina Layne decides it's the right time for gastric bypass surgery. Losing over one hundred pounds seems like an impossible dream, but she and her husband, Ryan, are ready to have children. Determined to confront the childhood trauma that contributed to her unhealthy relationship with food, Karina returns to her memories to seek healing, and begins undergoing a magnificent metamorphosis of mind and body. Karina and Ryan's bond is strong and promises a long life of passion and happiness. However, as Karina navigates her new identity, they face unexpected challenges that rock the foundation of their marriage. When Karina and Ryan's cousin unexpectedly develop a spark a year after her surgery, she finds herself torn between her loyalty to Ryan and her growing feelings for Blake. As she is forced to question her beliefs about love and commitment, she faces an agonizing choice. Will she stay committed to her marriage or take a chance on a different kind of love? And will tragedy derail Karina's progress toward transformation? In this captivating voyage through love, healing, and self-discovery, a woman's journey to weight loss leads her to decide what she truly wants-and who she wants to become.