Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny Paperback – December 8, 2025

Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny is not just a romance. It is a cultural, emotional, and sensory journey woven across eight countries, where love, timing, and the quiet echoes of something deeper begin to unfold.Featured on Reedsy Discovery (UK) across the Best Fiction, Best Romance, and Best Contemporary Romance categories.Malis and Yuth’s story begins in Cambodia, moving through Phnom Penh’s skyline, Angkor’s ancient stones, Preah Vihear’s sacred cliffs, and the glowing waters of Koh Rong Sanloem. Fireworks, riverfront nights, and Khmer comfort foods become the quiet compass guiding both destiny and unfinished pasts. From there, the journey unfolds across the world.Japan’s blossoms, city skylines, and sacred temples filled with echoes of déjà vu.Taiwan’s tremors of fate and night market flavors.Bali’s spiritual shores.Vienna’s cafés and bittersweet summer air.Prague’s old world charm.Paris’s roses and pastries.And the restless heartlines of the United States, where choices test the meaning of love.At its heart, Almost Love is the story of two people drawn together across borders, coincidences, and the echoes of 1969, a past life written long before they ever met. It is a romance shaped by destiny, timing, and the choices that define the human heart.Along the way, friendships, rivalries, and quiet witnesses move alongside their path, revealing how one unfinished connection can quietly shape many lives.Crafted as a lightweight, travel-friendly companion, this grayscale edition features forty-seven original artworks, blending cultural motifs inspired by architecture, landscapes, and the living spirit of each country in the story. Each piece becomes a quiet bridge between what is seen and what is felt.Editorial Recognition & Achievements• Featured on Reedsy Discovery (UK)Best Fiction Books Best Romance BooksBest Contemporary Romance Books• Quarter Finalist, First Page Cage 2025 – Pulp Literature (Canada)Praise for Almost Love“Lyrical, introspective, and layered with spiritual resonance, Almost Love: A Past-Life Destiny explores almost love, the clarity of real love, and the truths that linger long after a moment has passed.”— Selena Jodha, Reedsy Discovery Reviewer (4-star review)Author’s MessageThis book was created with love for Cambodia and for every culture represented in these pages. As part of this mission, a portion of the proceeds supports the well-being of Cambodian military families.Thank you for supporting the story, the art, and the people behind it. Read more