ARICHAT, Nova Scotia - s4story -- RELEASE DATE: OCTOBER 1ST, 2024!

Cape Breton native Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond is thrilled to announce the release of her debut historical romance novel, And Then the Lights Went Out, a story close to her heart that took nearly a decade to complete. Inspired by the life of her Great-Great-Grandmother, Adelphine Samson, this novel transports readers to Isle Madame from 1912 to 1920, weaving together elements of fiction, truth, and spirituality.

The novel chronicles the love story of Adelphine Samson and Travis McDougal, two passionate and strong-willed individuals torn between their desires. Set against the backdrop of World War I, their relationship unfolds in the small, scenic community of Isle Madame, off the coast of Cape Breton. Adelphine, a woman with a restless spirit and desire to explore the world, finds herself in love with Travis, a writer who seeks the simplicity of island life. Their intense love is tested by conflicting dreams, leading to a climactic confrontation that questions their future together.

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Hayes-Raymond describes the book as a semi-fictional tribute to her family's history, combining romance, historical events, and magical realism. The novel offers a rich exploration of love, loss, and personal growth in a time of global turmoil.

And Then the Lights Went Out is now available for purchase on Amazon and other major platforms.

ISBNs:

• Hardcover: 1990467202
• Paperback: 1990467180
• eBook: 978-1-990467-19-6

Purchase Links:

• Amazon: https://amzn.to/3BC8nNy
• Books2Read (find on different stores): https://books2read.com/andthenthelightswentout

For more information, contact:
Shaylynn Hayes-Raymond
Email: contact@shaylynnraymond.com
Website: www.imperceptions.com