Racine & Me: The Desert Between Us Explores Love After Loss
RACINE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Can you ever truly love again after losing your soulmate?
That’s the emotional core of The Desert Between Us, an award-winning novel from author James C. Magruder. Set in beautiful Santa Barbara, California, the story follows Chase Kincaid—a grieving novelist and father—on a journey of healing after the sudden death of his wife, Aimee.
Struggling to reconnect with his 8-year-old son, Clay, Chase finds an unexpected spark in Sierra Taylor, Clay’s third-grade teacher. But falling in love again raises profound questions:
Can you give yourself permission to love again? And if you do, can it ever be as deep—or will a part of your heart always remain with the one you lost?
Endorsed by The Christmas Box author Richard Paul Evans, this “love-after-loss, victory-over-grief” novel resonates with fans of Nicholas Sparks and Dan Walsh.
Inspired by Real Life
James wrote the story in honor of his late mother and his father, who never stopped loving her—even decades after her passing.
“I wanted to capture the depth of my father’s love,” he says. “And show that even after profound grief, there’s hope.”
Where to Find The Desert Between Us
Amazon.com – $16.99
EndGamePress.com – On sale now for $10.19
ChristianBooks.com
Walmart.com
Book clubs can receive 40% off the list price with a promo code. Email [email protected] for details.
Book Signing in Racine
Vintage & Modern Books Bookstore
415 Sixth Street, Racine, WI
Friday, May 2, 2025
4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Meet James Magruder in person and hear more about the powerful story that took over a decade to bring to life.
Website: jamescmagruder.com