Paddy O' & Curly Slim, Book V

The intense, unforgettable saga of the evolving lives of winsome soul mates Paddy and Rhonda, family and friends escalate with more of life's joys, sorrows and lessons learned. Plus, new compelling installments of the BONUS book, an second incomparable life's journey with its own unique and colorful characters.

An excited return, from a once-in-a-lifetime trip, to waiting family and friends is darkened by troubling news about Papa Joey and his right hand man, Carmine.

While Rhonda's nursing career thrives, dicey moments leave Paddy anxious and wondering if his dream of becoming a Veterinarian will survive.

Their old nemesis, J. J. (and his hillbilly kin), suddenly come out of the woodwork, seeking bloody revenge. Paddy and Rhonda are geared for the worst; then, shocked by a startling surprise.

Late in an amazingly easy first pregnancy – one that most women would die for – Rhonda is diagnosed with a jaw-dropping, frightening physical condition that has been known to result in the death of both mother and baby. A caring OB/GYN friend, Paddy, Rhonda's Mom Rose, and Rhonda's own unshakable faith set the stage for a nail-biting birthing and outcome.

From the BONUS book …

Travel with us from Portsmouth, England to the Andalusia Region of Spain; from India to Ceylon (present day Sri Lanka); from New York to Chicago and Detroit. Follow the colorful characters in three endearing courtships and marriages. Widower Reg to the flamboyant Spanish artist, Valienta; Reg's second son, Charles to Mary Kate, the Bohemian daughter of the former soldier, Irishman "Finn" Finnegan and his Irish Roma wife, Kezia; and, Reg's first son, G T, the offspring of his first marriage to the Untouchable Rodiya woman, Bandari, and now a medical doctor ministering to his impoverished, subjugated people in Ceylon, to the beautiful Rodiya woman, Dinara.

Then a shocking revelation – Reg, in the august of his life, announces his plans to leave his native home, England and relocate lock, stock and barrel to the USA and opulent Grosse Pointe, Michigan.