One little boy. One hidden identity. One lifetime, pursued by a love he never knew existed.

Seventeen-year-old Johnny Schute has always believed he knows who he is—until three strangers stop him after a basketball game in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, and speak words that shatter everything he has ever believed.

"We're your brothers."

In a single moment, Johnny discovers that his real name is John Chanaca, and the life he thought was his own has been built on a heartbreaking secret.

Inspired by the remarkable true story of John Nicholas Chanaca (1922–2005), Pursued by Love: A Greek Odyssey is an unforgettable historical novel spanning more than four decades of American history. From a young Greek couple leaving their homeland in search of a better life, to the devastating losses that leave a little boy orphaned and hidden from his family, to World War II, marriage, fatherhood, and a lifelong search for peace, Johnny's journey is one of extraordinary resilience, family devotion, and quiet hope.

Rich with authentic historical detail, unforgettable characters, and deeply moving family relationships, this sweeping saga explores identity, forgiveness, belonging, and the unseen ways that grace works through ordinary lives.

More than a story about immigration, war, or family, Pursued by Love is the story of a man who spent his life searching for love—only to discover that he had been loved, pursued, and never truly abandoned from the very beginning.

Perfect for readers who enjoy historical family sagas, inspirational fiction, immigrant stories, and emotionally powerful novels rooted in faith, hope, and redemption.

Some stories change history.

Others change hearts.

This one does both.  ( View on www.mjchanacapublishing.com )