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Eric has survived his ostracised teens in the school computer basement of the mid-80s and seems to have everything: the dot com millions, the beautiful apartment, the quick mind, and even passable looks. But he has never quite found love. Until, with all the glamorous alliteration of a movie star, Maya Marcom arrives on his horizon. It's not easy to pursue the most alluring woman in North America when you're a misfiring circuit of over-analytical self-doubt and she has a killer line and a perfectly raised eyebrow. But as Eric refines his email technique, his date patter and his capacity to shut up after sex, he finds there's more to Maya Marcom than meets the eye. Will our loveable geek be able to conquer his dogged need to discover the whole truth about his lover -- or will they continue in bliss and wonder? This is a story about the mysteries of the heart, and the ways in which one fragile human being is harder to really know than enough computer code to make a fortune.
Eric, a successful but romantically stunted tech millionaire, finds his carefully constructed life challenged by the arrival of Maya Marcom, a woman as alluring as she is enigmatic. Despite his wealth and intellect, Eric is plagued by self-doubt, making his pursuit of Maya a complex dance of over-analysis and hesitant advances. As he attempts to unravel the mysteries surrounding her, he must confront his own deep-seated need for absolute truth, questioning whether true connection lies in complete knowledge or in embracing the unknown.
The premise sets up a contemporary romance with a focus on character introspection and the complexities of modern relationships. The narrative appears to balance the protagonist's internal monologue and analytical approach with the unfolding dynamics of his pursuit of Maya. The story seems poised to explore themes of vulnerability, trust, and the inherent mysteries within human connection, suggesting a thoughtful exploration of what it means to truly know someone. The blend of a successful tech figure with romantic uncertainty hints at a character-driven story that appeals to readers interested in emotional depth and relatable struggles.
Page Count:
227
Publication Date:
2013-01-01
ISBN-10:
1447235568
ISBN-13:
9781447235569
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