When cybersecurity expert Ramirez Antonious stumbles upon evidence of international aid money being stolen from Syrian refugees, the last thing he expects is to find an ally in Allison Cathan—a UCLA student from Texas who responds to his desperate Instagram comment with the courage to help expose the truth.

What begins as a digital connection between Cairo and Los Angeles becomes an epic love story that spans continents, cultures, and conspiracies. Ramirez, haunted by his diplomat grandfather's legacy and the weight of terrible knowledge, finds hope in an American college student whose faith and determination match his own. Allison, searching for her purpose beyond her privileged Texas upbringing, discovers that love and justice sometimes require the same kind of courage.

From encrypted video calls to international investigations, from exploring Orthodox Christianity to navigating family expectations, their relationship deepens as they work together to protect vulnerable refugees while falling for each other across an ocean. But when their investigation puts them both in danger, they must decide if their love is strong enough to survive not just cultural differences, but life-threatening consequences.

Perfect for readers who love: • Cross-cultural romance with authentic depth • Faith journeys and Orthodox Christianity exploration
• International intrigue with humanitarian themes • Digital-age love stories that become epic adventures • Egyptian-American cultural romance • Strong heroines finding their calling • Protective heroes with noble causes

"Orthodox Hearts" delivers emotional depth, cultural richness, and the kind of love story that proves authentic connection can bridge any distance—geographical, cultural, or spiritual.

The original Allison & Ramirez novel—experience where their epic love story began.