Hold on please, Emily: A Powerful Novel About Love, Music, and Hope

Every day, there are moments, when I give into fear

Close my eyes, hoping, the pain could disappear

Emily's life has never been easy. Orphaned at a young age, adversity faced her at every turn. She persevered by seeking strength through music and love, until her world came crashing down with a brain cancer diagnosis.

If something, as beautiful as a rose can have thorns

The struggle is real, living in the eye of the storm

Despite the uncertainties of her illness, Emily continued, never giving up on her dreams. Hope was what kept her going. After all, beautiful rainbows only appear after the most intense storms.

Be bold, be strong, be brave

Just hold on for one more day

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Meet Emily McGregor. Musician, songwriter, coffee addict, and promise keeper extraordinaire. Haunted by the death of her parents, Emily hides in the shadows until Max Miller suddenly pulls her into the light at her favourite coffee shop, Espresso Amore. What started off as a curiosity, flourishes into a beautiful friendship sealed between the strings of a guitar. Their love is tested when Emily is diagnosed with brain cancer. Despite her struggles, Emily becomes a beacon of hope as she opens up to find her voice through music. Their relationship is threatened when Max reveals a shocking secret as Emily fights for her life. Join Emily as she embarks on an emotional journey to discover how one song can change the way she dances in life.