Soul Mates
by Norma Beckberger

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What if the love you thought was behind you was still waiting ahead? Malcolm Wyman is an accomplished author struggling to finish his latest book as his marriage to Jasmine quietly unravels. When he discovers her betrayal, Malcolm is forced to examine the life he thought he had and rebuild. Valerie Kingston’s relationship with Dean Patterson starts with promise but slowly reveals a controlling and abusive reality. When Valerie finds the courage to leave, she makes a fresh start in Saint John, determined to reclaim her independence and peace of mind. Malcolm and Valerie’s paths unexpectedly cross, and two people shaped by heartbreak discover a connection neither was searching for—but both desperately need. Carrying the weight of their pasts, they begin to see that healing is possible and that love can return in unexpected ways. Set against familiar Canadian landscapes, Soul Mates is a story for anyone who believes it’s never too late to choose yourself—and to open your heart again.

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Long before she imagined writing a novel, Norma Beckberger was drawn to words, stories, and music. Over the years, she has written stories, poetry, and family history, including work on her mother’s life and her own childhood memories. Norma was born in Heswall, England, and moved to Canada with her family after World War II. She later completed her education in Saint John, New Brunswick—a place that continues to influence her writing. Now living in Stouffville, Ontario, with her husband, Doug, Norma is a mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoys reading, writing, and participating in her local community and church. Soul Mates grew from Norma’s lived experiences and her belief in resilience, compassion, and the possibility of healing. Through her writing, she hopes to offer readers reassurance and hope, and a reminder that new beginnings can emerge even after life’s most difficult chapters.

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