AN EXTRAORDINARY JOURNEY ROMANCE NOVEL by contemporary romantic suspense author, Leslie D. Stuart. "Touched by Sunlight" is the first in a three book series. When Solaris told Tristan goodbye in San Diego to pursue her career as a nature photojournalist, she thought goodbye was forever. But six years and ten thousand miles did not erase their friendship. While Solaris is working freelance in Peru, he reappears. But trouble follows Tristan to the Amazon jungle. In one moment, her world is torn apart. His small decision to see Solaris ripples through their lives with devastating effect. Nothing will ever be the same. Solaris is coming home to San Diego. Courage is gone. Her career shattered. Her brother Wyatt is the only person she can trust. When Joshua Archer dreams of danger, he is sent cross-country with his sister Madison on a quest to save Solaris. Leaving their Boston life behind, they arrive on Coronado Island in San Diego to discover the beautiful woman they are meant to protect is surrounded by secrets. Her entire past is a lie. Solaris doesn't remember the day the lies began and love died, but she was there. Her young mind chose to forget all the beautiful things her heart lost. She got lucky. She survived. But someone very special died. Powerful corrupt people have dedicated their lives to concealing the truth and will destroy anyone who threatens their secrets. The truth is deadly. People who should love you forever can be the most deceptive. Love must be stronger than fear to survive. Without courage, justice will be impossible. Solaris must risk everything to find the truth. But she is not alone. Someone is watching. Someone loves her. If we are lucky, Life gives us one true friend. "Touched by Sunlight" is the dramatic story of that courageous friendship and the sacrifice love makes to do what is right. This Extraordinary Journey Romance travels through the Amazon to track a jaguar, will sweep along the shores of San Diego where dolphins play in the surf, and races across the warm sand on a beach that glistens gold in the sunlight. Fast-paced and emotionally involved, with charismatic characters that jump from the pages, "Touched by Sunlight" is addictive and unforgettable.