The Cave of Eira

Twenty thousand years ago, at the foot of the Alps, the Ice Age ruled the world. When Eira's family abandons her after a bear mauls her leg, she's left alone in a cave to die-until Ayaz, a young hunter on his trial of manhood, stumbles upon her near death. Against every tradition of his people, Ayaz stays, nursing her back to life. As snow deepens and the world grows silent, a fragile warmth grows between them-one born of survival, trust, and the slow realization of love.
But winter in the age of mammoths is merciless. Together they must fight hunger, predators, and despair as the land itself tests their will to live. When spring comes, Ayaz and Eira return to their clans, carrying a secret that will change their destinies-and the story of their love will echo across generations. The Cave of Eira is a sweeping prehistoric romance about courage, devotion, and the first sparks of humanity's enduring heart.