She arrived in Saudi Arabia with fear in her heart.All Emily knew of the Middle East came from the headlines: oppression, danger, and a life without freedom. But when an unexpected job offer brought her to Riyadh, she stepped into a world far different from what she imagined.What she found was not fear, but kindness.Neighbors who offered help without asking for anything in return. Colleagues who guided her through challenges with patience. Strangers who pulled her from trouble in the desert and refused payment, saying only, "This is our nature."As Emily learns to navigate her new life, her perceptions begin to shift. Curiosity leads her to explore the faith and traditions around her. In moments of laughter, struggle, and quiet reflection, she discovers a culture that reshapes her understanding of freedom, belonging, and love.But every journey of the soul comes with trials. Whispers question her place. Doubts rise within. And when Emily finds herself drawn deeper into faith, into love, and into a life she never expected she must decide how much of herself she is willing to embrace, and how much she is willing to change.Between Sand and Soul is a heartfelt story of transformation, faith, and love across cultures. A novel about finding home where you least expect it and discovering that belonging is not given, but built