A Controversial Love Story. The Border Between Us

Two people. Two countries at war. One choice: stay together. Leila and Eli come from opposite sides of a long-standing conflict divided by borders, religion, and history. When war escalates and politics harden, they make a quiet, dangerous decision: to disappear from their pasts and build a life together in exile. What begins as survival becomes something deeper. Together, they raise five children including two sets of twins while navigating illness, fear, and the weight of everything they left behind. With the help of two unlikely allies, Marc and Nadine, they create a home where love is louder than politics, and where family is chosen, not inherited. Set against the backdrop of cultural division and displacement, this novel explores what happens when two people refuse to be defined by their countries, their religions, or the world’s expectations. It’s a story about parenting in exile, healing through connection, and the quiet power of staying. For readers of literary fiction who believe that love can cross borders and that humanity is always greater than fear.