Waiting For Beirut [TRADE PAPER ]

A forbidden love story set against the backdrop of 1950s America and Beirut.

First-generation Lebanese-American George Lahoud dreams of a life beyond his family's market, but duty calls him home to care for his ailing father. He marries Eleanor, a picture-perfect match, yet their honeymoon in Beirut ignites a hidden desire when George meets Andros, a captivating war veteran and painter.

Torn between obligation and longing, George grapples with his identity in a world of cultural expectations and forbidden love. Will he choose the familiar comfort of family or risk everything for a chance at true happiness? A poignant tale of self-discovery,Waiting for Beirutexplores the complexities of love, identity, and the courage to defy expectations. Perfect for readers seeking historical fiction with LGBTQ+ themes.

Rebecca Dimyanis an award-winning writer, editor, and teacher. Her work has been published in national and international publications includingVox, theCT Post,YahooHealth,34th Parallel,Glassworks Magazine,The Mightyand many others. She has taught college writing at several universities in Connecticut for nearly a decade. Rebecca is also an experienced editor and conference director. Her memoirChronicwas published in 2023 and delves into her experience with chronic illness and alternative medicine.Waiting for Beirutis her debut novel and a finalist for the 2021 Fairfield Book Prize.It is a socially relevant book that explores identity and love in 1950's Connecticut and Lebanon. It will appeal to people of all ages who love historical fiction, romance, literary and commercial fiction.