The Scent of Heat
The Scent of Heat introduces Ariella Paz, a 19-year-old serving in the Israeli military in the 1950s. Her mother is devastatingly ill and her dream of going to America is slipping away.
Meeting Arik Emanuel, her boss's friend, distracts her from her sorrows as he showers her with love and luxury. Their secret love affair evolves and she is faced with life-changing decisions.
Reviews of
The Scent of Heat
"'The Scent of Heat' is a fabulous page-turner! It's a great read, with fleshed-out characters, intriguing plot and a surprising twist at the end. Well done!"
- Kathi Diamant
Author of 'Kafka's Last Love'
"A tightly crafted story of forbidden love and broken promises. The culture and customs of Israel are carefully woven in to provide a delightful and complete background to Ariella’s life. A must read!"
- Dr. Sally Pollack
"As an avid reader, I was eager to finish this enchanting and thought provoking novel. I cared for the young woman who learned from painful mistakes in judgement. Set in Israel, this is a sensitive description of the loss of a parent, betrayal of a first love and the support of her family."
- Beverly Victor
Librarian
"I absolutely loved this book! It was a great read that always kept my attention and I never wanted to put the book down! I would highly recommend reading it."
-Tiffany
"I love a book with a great twist and this one really delivers! Chronicling a little known time in Israel's history, Sery weaves a love story that is both tender and dangerous. Exotic settings, vivid descriptions (down to the street names) and interesting characters all make for one terrific read. I couldn't put it down and look forward to the next book by this author."
- H Schultz
In The News: San Diego Jewish Journal
