A Light in the Darkness

On a beautiful autumn day, in a small Swiss Café, a French nurse and a German engineer fall in love with one another right before WWII. Francine captivates Hans with the intelligent way she expresses her thoughts and with her independent nature. And Hans couldn't be more perfect for her with his attentive, caring and assertive personality. But just like the turning autumn leaves, everything changes with the outbreak of the war—and the distance between them grew into immeasurable proportions. However, fate finds a way to reunite them again, in the most unexpected place. Their journey through love, pain, suffering and adventure would change them forever, as they relentlessly try to hold on to hope, and as they survive and search for a way out, for a light in the darkness.

On a beautiful autumn day, in a small Swiss Café, a French nurse and a German engineer fall in love with one another right before WWII. Francine captivates Hans with the intelligent way she expresses her thoughts and with her independent nature. And Hans couldn't be more perfect for her with his attentive, caring and assertive personality. But just like the turning autumn leaves, everything changes with the outbreak of the war—and the distance between them grew into immeasurable proportions. However, fate finds a way to reunite them again, in the most unexpected place. Their journey through love, pain, suffering and adventure would change them forever, as they relentlessly try to hold on to hope, and as they survive and search for a way out, for a light in the darkness.

Welcome everyone! As you already know, my name is Regina Santos and A Light in the Darkness is my first published novel. I was very young when I discovered my passion for writing. I am originally from Brazil and moved to the United States when I was 17 years old. It has been a great journey, not short of adventure, surprises, fun moments and sad moments. Writing has saved me in so many ways and it continues to do so. And as my journey through life is far from being over and the opportunities for inner growth and changes never stop coming, I continue to write, sharing some of my dreams, aspirations and emotions with all of you who can relate to my personal story or the characters in my books. I do hope A Light in the Darkness will be able to inspire you to follow your dreams. So that you can find your own light to guide you through those dark moments of your life. It is never too late to start over again!