Collector’s Edition Hardcover

Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny

Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny is more than a romance.
It is a cultural, emotional, and sensory journey unfolding across borders, memory, and time.

Malis and Yuth’s story begins in Cambodia, where Phnom Penh’s skyline, Angkor’s ancient stones, Preah Vihear’s sacred cliffs, and the glowing waters of Koh Rong Sanloem quietly shape something that feels both familiar and unfinished. Fireworks, riverfront nights, and Khmer comfort foods become subtle markers of destiny, guiding two souls drawn together by something that feels older than coincidence.

It is not simply a love story, but an exploration of how place, memory, and choice shape the human heart.

From there, the journey expands into the world.
Japan’s blossoms and quiet temples.
Taiwan’s tremors and night market echoes.
Bali’s spiritual shores.
Vienna’s cafés and summer air.
Prague’s old world stillness.
Paris’s fleeting beauty.
And the restless rhythm of the United States, where distance and decision begin to test the meaning of connection.

Along the way, friendships, rivalries, and quiet witnesses move alongside their path, revealing how one unfinished connection can quietly shape many lives.

This collector’s hardcover edition features 56 original full color artworks, inspired by the architecture, landscapes, and living spirit of each place in the story. Each piece serves as a visual bridge between what is seen and what is felt.

At its heart, Almost Love reflects on the space between almost love and real love, where destiny may bring people together, but clarity, timing, and choice decide if they remain.

🏆 Recognition

⭐ 4-star editorial review on Reedsy Discovery (United Kingdom)
🏆 Featured across Best Fiction Books, Best Romance Books, and Best Contemporary Romance Books
🏆 Quarter-Finalist, First Page Cage Competition by Pulp Literature (Canada)

✨ Praise for Almost Love

“Lyrical, introspective, and layered with spiritual resonance… a meditation on almost-love, real love, and emotional clarity.”
— Selena Jodha, Reedsy Discovery (4-star review)

🤍 Author’s Note

This book was created with love for Cambodia and respect for every culture represented in its pages. As part of this journey, a portion of the proceeds supports the well-being of Cambodian military families who serve our nation with dedication.

Thank you for supporting the story, the art, and the lives intertwined within it.