Half a World Away: A deeply emotional and explicit story of culture shock, love, desire, and the search for home far from home.

· Ashlee Mack
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Set against the pulse of modern Beijing, Half a World Away is a vivid, darkly funny, erotic and deeply human portrait of culture shock, loneliness, and the messy art of self-discovery.

For anyone who’s ever left home searching for something and found themselves instead.

Set against the pulse of modern Beijing, Half a World Away is a vivid, darkly funny, erotic and deeply human portrait of culture shock, loneliness, and the messy art of self-discovery. For anyone who’s ever left home searching for something and found themselves instead.

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1 review
Ashlee Mack
November 14, 2025
This book felt incredibly modern and real. The culture differences between America and China were written in such an honest, funny way that I found myself laughing at things I’ve actually seen happen in real life. And the romantic/erotic parts, there were a lot, but they worked. Definitely added some heat without feeling over the top. It’s the mix of humor, culture shock, and real-life problems that made this book work for me.
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I'm an indie author, fully self-published, with no big company or safety net behind me. Every book I put out is me against the odds, fueled by late nights and the belief that stories matter. Writing isn’t just what I do, it’s what keeps me alive and moving forward when life tries to pull me under.

I’ve traveled a lot around the world, took notes and got ideas and done a lot of writing, always searching for the next spark of inspiration. When I’m not writing, I enjoy mountain climbing, strong coffee, and spending time with my dog. I love building stories that twist emotions, places, and people into something worth getting lost in.

Every reader who picks up one of my books isn’t just buying words, they’re fueling the journey and giving me the chance to keep creating. Your support keeps the dream alive.

I'm an indie author, fully self-published, with no big company or safety net behind me. Every book I put out is me against the odds, fueled by late nights and the belief that stories matter. Writing isn’t just what I do, it’s what keeps me alive and moving forward when life tries to pull me under...

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