title: Lila's Hamsa: A Novel of Love and Deception
author: Arlene Kurtis
description: Arlene Kurtis grew up in New York City. She graduated from NYU's Washington Square College of Art and Sciences and became an editor of women's magazines. She authored Puerto Ricans from Island to Mainland, and The Jews Helped Build America, Her book, with Jona Lerman, The Stone Pillow, about the life of a pioneer in Israel, was runner-up for the National Jewish Book Awards, 2000. She moved to Florida in 1977 with her husband Alan, where she writes about the cultural scene. She now shares her time between New York and Palm Beach. Lila's Hamsa is her first novel. Arlene Kurtis' story about a young woman trying to protect herself and her child from an abusive relationship, offers a unique view of a common dilemma. What makes this story so interesting is the character of the protagonist who manages to emerge from her debacles stronger and more committed to life than before. This is not only a worthwhile read that will keep the reader involved, it is a lesson in how to turn tragedy into happiness. -Shirl Solomon, Author, Screenwriter and Playwright A great read! -Mary Helen Fein, author of Loss of Deliverance
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  #  Her Unintentional Pure Love
  
  
  
  
  
  AN INSPIRATIONAL ROMANCE NOVEL
  
  
  
  
  
  LILAH RIVERS
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
    
  
  
  Copyright © 2020 by Lilah Rivers
  
  
  
  
  
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  #  Table of Contents
  
  
  
  
  
  [Her Unintentional Pure Love](part0000_split_000.html#_Toc32054214)
  
  
  [Table of Contents](part0000_split_002.html#_Toc32054215)
  
  
  [Her Unintentional Pure Love](part0000_split_003.html#_Toc32054216)
  
  
  [Introduction](part0000_split_004.html#_Toc32054217)
  
  
  [Prologue](part0000_split_005.html#_Toc32054218)
  
  
  [Chapter 1](part0000_split_006.html#_Toc32054219)
  
  