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Estee Perchik Sery
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.
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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
