Passionate Love – From Scratch is a sweeping historical romance and political epic that reimagines the legendary union of Cleopatra and Julius Caesar, and the hidden legacy carried forward by their son, Caesarion.

The first half of the novel follows Cleopatra's arrival in Rome—a foreign queen navigating the grandeur and danger of the Republic. Her passionate alliance with Caesar secures a golden age for Egypt, but also sparks scandal, envy, and betrayal within the Senate. Amid gifts, diplomacy, and whispered conspiracies, their love faces its greatest trial, culminating in tragedy that threatens to erase her legacy forever.

Yet this is not where the story ends. In the novel's second act, Caesarion survives the fall of Actium to become the first Custodian of Collective Memory. From secret sanctuaries in Nubia to the frozen fjords of the North, from the bustling ports of India to the far reaches of the Silk Road, he builds a "Republic of Memory" dedicated to preserving the stories power would rather erase. His journey proves that memory, once guarded and shared, can outlast even the mightiest empires.

Rich in historical detail and alive with political intrigue, romance, and adventure, Passionate Love – From Scratch is more than a retelling of one of history's greatest love stories. It is a tribute to the endurance of truth, the courage to protect it, and the belief that no empire can silence the voices of the past when people choose to remember.

For readers who love ancient world romances, sweeping historical sagas, and stories of love entwined with destiny, this is a journey across continents, cultures, and centuries—guided by the eternal flame of remembrance.