Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
From debut novelist Eugene Havens, Marble on a Table is an unexpected love story between two wounded outsiders seeking redemption in dazzling, heartless New York City.
Rasmus Smith is a shrewd New Yorker who believes lofty ideals are for other people. That is until a sudden moral dilemma makes him listen to his conscience. Rasmus tries to raise his standards but watches his life spin out of control.
It leads him to Alli. A captivating stranger, Alli lives a life of conscience that is inspiring and a little reckless. Rasmus is drawn to Alli but knows a vulnerable mindset in New York is a bad idea. A price must be paid.
Rasmus is convinced idealism doesn't belong in the big city. But if he doesn't rediscover his lofty ideals, he'll stand by and watch Alli lose it all.
Synopsis
"The chemistry between the two is undeniable. ... a must-read novel for romance enthusiasts who enjoy a heavy layer of plot."
- Readers' Favorite 5-star review
"... an enjoyable and immersive reading experience, what with its lively dialogue, vivid cityscape, and impressive emotional range."
- IndieReader
From debut novelist Eugene Havens, Marble on a Table is an unexpected love story between two wounded outsiders seeking redemption in dazzling, heartless New York City.
Rasmus Smith is a shrewd New Yorker who believes lofty ideals are for other people. That is until a sudden moral dilemma makes him listen to his conscience. Rasmus tries to raise his standards but watches his life spin out of control.
It leads him to Alli. A captivating stranger, Alli lives a life of conscience that is inspiring and a little reckless. Rasmus is drawn to Alli but knows a vulnerable mindset in New York is a bad idea. A price must be paid.
Rasmus is convinced idealism doesn't belong in the big city. But if he doesn't rediscover his lofty ideals, he'll stand by and watch Alli lose it all.
Synopsis
" A]n enjoyable and immersive reading experience, what with its lively dialogue, vivid cityscape, and impressive emotional range."
- IndieReader
"The chemistry between the two is undeniable....a must-read novel for romance enthusiasts who enjoy a heavy layer of plot."
- Readers' Favorite, 5-star review
Could you commit an act you are totally against? Could you watch someone else do it?
Rasmus Smith is a New Yorker looking for a way out. Alli is a newcomer seeking a way in. They crash into each other and are spun in the opposite direction. To find their way, Rasmus and Alli try to change each other. If they succeed, who will they become? It's a question they avoid up until the shocking moment when they must battle with who they used to be.