True Love and Suffering: A Caretaker’s Memoir of Trauma, Despair, and Other Blessings
After only a year of marriage, Pavel Ythjall found himself staring into the eyes of a neurosurgeon who told him point-blank: “Your wife will be paralyzed, neck down, for life.”
At the time, Pavel had a broken neck too. His vertebrae were supported by a halo screwed directly into his skull. A tragic accident on the way to a Christmas party had changed their lives forever.
TWO GOOD MEN
Two Good Men begins as a tragedy when two young fathers are killed within a two-week period. The book quickly becomes a heart-warming and inspirational story as the surviving families become neighbors, and the two young boys, Manny and Kenny, become inseparable best friends. With the love and direction of Manny’s grandfather, a retired Marine, the boys develop a sense of character and personal responsibility well beyond their years. When the boys go off to college together, they become indignant over the deceit of the football coach. After agreeing to leave college, they decide to join the Marine Corps, which everyone has always known was Manny’s life-long dream. After boot camp, Manny and Kenny are assigned to Camp Pendleton, California. During a weekend liberty the boys visit Disneyland where they meet two attractive cousins. Kenny falls hard for Suzy and Manny thinks Lori is very nice. The two couples grow closer but their relationships are cut short when the boys deploy to Vietnam where Kenny is severely wounded.
Unlikely Lover
Dean is a man who has been unlucky in love. Dumped by his first girlfriend and cheated on by his ex-wife, his days are filled with monotony and routine. But, when a remnant of his past shows up unexpectedly in his life one day, it might be time for him to try his hand at love again. Third time lucky, as they say.
War and Solace
A battle-hardened shieldmaiden. A pacifist healer. Can the two find love amid the chaos of war? From Edale Lane, the award-winning, best-selling author of Sigrid & Elyn, comes a new Tale from Norgevr! Tyrdis is a stalwart warrior raised to value honor, courage, and military prowess. When a traumatic injury renders the powerful protector helpless, she depends on the lovely, tender-hearted Adelle to restore her from the brink of death. Is it merely gratitude or true love that draws Tyrdis to the healer? Defying cultural norms, Adelle despises violence and those who propagate it, but when her shieldmaiden patient saves the life of her beloved little girl, she must reexamine her values. Could Tyrdis be more than a stiff, efficient killer with an amazing body? In a kingdom steeped in conflict with their neighbors and internal strife, shocking secrets are revealed, and both women strive to ensure justice prevails. Can they overcome their differences to safeguard their friends, end the war, and fall in love, or will fate prove to be a cruel sovereign? This Sapphic Viking Historical nursed-back-to-health, opposites-attract Romance is packed with action, intrigue, and mythical references. If you enjoy rich storytelling that brings the past to life, vivid characters you won’t forget, and a surprise twist on the way to a HEA ending, then you’ll love War and Solace. Grab your copy today, and let the adventure begin!