Winner of the 2012 Bronze Independent Publsiher's Book Award, The Distant Shore is a contemporary romance with a light twist of suspense.
There’s nothing like finding a letter on your breakfast table from a teenage son you knew nothing about, but that’s what happens to international rock star Jon Stone. He drops everything to find the boy and his mother—Naomi, the girl he loved so many years ago, who left him when his rock ’n roll life became too much for her to bear.
Seeing her is like falling in love all over again, and everything seems perfect. Until someone sets out to destroy their idyllic life…

The Distant Shore is Book I of The Stone Trilogy. Book II, Under the Same Sun is due in Fall 2012.

“The story of star-crossed love may be as old as the hills, but dress
it up in the glamour of today’s Rock’ n Roll super-stardom and it remains
a compelling one. Add in a few well-kept secrets, obsessive ex’s, and the dark, dangerous side of fame and The Distant Shore becomes a page turner.”
    ~ Gwen McCauley, author of The Alchemy of Energy

“Kobras delivers a story of love that transcends time and crosses continents. Poignant and beautiful…fans of romance will appreciate her fresh voice!”
    ~ Donna Carrick, author of The First Excellence

“Mariam’s skill is in creating vivid imagery for your mind’s senses, creating a palette of visions, aromas, and textures with her words.”
    ~ Derek Haines, Blogger, author of Milo Moon

“Kobras has crafted a charming and believable romance set against
well-crafted backdrops that draw the reader in. The characters have
interesting depths and backgrounds, and the plot is well-paced.”            
    ~Margot Kidder, Professor, author of Publish or Perish

“A beautifully romantic story where hope and perseverance bring back as old, but never forgotten love.”
    ~ Sarah Callejo Paterson

“Gripping, insightful, and steamy: The ideal bedtime read!”
    ~ Frauke Watson, translator and children’s book author

“I was nearly angry when the book ended, loved it that much and wanted more!”
    ~ Jane Gese, twitterati

“From the first few pages, I couldn’t put this book down. It’s a gripping tale, and I lost a lot of sleep staying up late to read just one more chapter.
Great story!”
    ~ Leslie Hanna, twitterati