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The Thread That Held

A true story of two lives torn by war, and one love that refused to die.

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Pub Date Aug 12 2025 | Archive Date Aug 11 2025

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In the chaos of a war-torn Iraq, two strangers were never meant to meet - let alone fall in love.

Shawn, a young soldier raised in the foster system, found purpose and belonging in the U.S. Army. Trained for danger and sent across the world, he never expected that the most unforgettable moment of his deployment would come not from combat but from a quiet exchange with a local woman inside a U.S. base.

Nahrain, an Assyrian risking everything to work alongside American forces, dreamed of survival and a future beyond the gunfire. But when her vehicle was attacked and she disappeared, Shawn was told she had died.

Over a year passed. The dust of war settled - but the grief remained.

Then, with one unexpected message, everything changed.

A true story, The Thread That Held is a sweeping, soul-stirring novel of love across borders, resilience in the face of devastation, and the impossible journey that reunited two lives. From the streets of Baghdad to a refugee and distant continents, this is a story of hope, sacrifice, and the human cost of conflict - told by the couple who lived it.

In the chaos of a war-torn Iraq, two strangers were never meant to meet - let alone fall in love.

Shawn, a young soldier raised in the foster system, found purpose and belonging in the U.S. Army...


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The Thread That Held is a powerful, heart-wrenching true story of love and survival amidst the chaos of war. Shawn, a soldier, and Nahrain, a woman risking everything to work alongside U.S. forces, find themselves unexpectedly bonded in a world torn apart by conflict. The story weaves together the devastating realities of war with the tender moments of love that transcend borders and cultures. I absolutely loved how the book showed the raw humanity behind both war and love. The emotional journey of Shawn and Nahrain kept me hooked from start to finish, and I couldn’t put it down. It’s a reminder of how powerful human connections can be, even in the darkest of times.

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Talk about a story that grabs you by the heart and won’t let go! The Thread That Held is a love story like no other—set in the middle of a war zone, no less! I wasn’t expecting to get so emotionally invested in Shawn and Nahrain’s story, but WOW, did it hit me hard! They’re total opposites—one’s a soldier, the other a brave woman risking everything—but they share this bond that’s just everything. I loved how the book gives you this wild ride of emotions, from heartbreak to hope, and makes you realize how love can survive even in the most impossible circumstances. If you're into epic true stories of love and resilience, you need to grab this one. Trust me, you won’t regret it! 💖

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I appreciated Shawn and Nahrain Taylor sharing their story in a dark period of time, it was engaging and I was invested in the overall story being told. I thought this was written in a way that worked overall and glad I was able to read this. It uses the overall concept perfectly and kept the reader invested.

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The Thread That Held completely unraveled me in the best way—it's a raw, real-life love story stitched together with heartbreak, hope, and the kind of soul-deep connection that defies war, borders, and time.

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