Charlotte Vale Allen

In 'Illusions,' an award-winning children's author grappling with loss meets a man on a flight, leading to an ambivalent yet sexually charged relationship. Their shared grief escalates into a shocking episode of kidnapping and sexual abuse. 'Dream Train' follows photojournalist Joanne James on the Orient Express, where a plum assignment becomes a journey of self-doubt and rekindled romances, as she navigates past lovers and new connections on a luxurious train ride.