The Providence Office Series, Book Five
Integrity kept them apart. Joy might bring them together.
Alyssa Tran has spent her life navigating two cultures, learning early how to move between different worlds. After a quiet divorce, she has chosen to build a life on her own terms—returning to law school and rediscovering the joy of being fully herself.
Dario Santoro knows the cost of integrity. A former whistleblower, he carries the scars of doing the right thing when it mattered most. Protecting the people he cares about has become second nature—even when it means keeping his distance
But their friendship turns to undeniable attraction and they face hard choices. Alyssa refuses to accept a life of half-measures, and Dario must decide whether he is brave enough to embrace life—and love—fully.
Set against the vibrant coastal world of Rhode Island and the warm community of the Providence Office Series, Embracing Joy is a story about courage, second chances, and the radical act of choosing happiness.
Street Food in Ho Chi Minh City
Buddhist Temples in Rhode Island
Chua Dieu Giac Buddhist Temple
Buddhist Center of New England
Wat Lao Buddhavong
A Walk Around Pawtuxet Village – RI Monthly
Dragon Boat Races in Pawtucket, RI
See also “Celebrating Tet” — a blog posting
Lunar New Year Parade – New York City
