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For many in war-torn 1944, love blossoms in the dance hall, and airman Arty Clarke is no exception. He's a thinker and a dreamer; however, it's not the beautiful, talented dancer in his arms-his best friend Jean-who inspires his dreams. For when his gaze meets that of Technical Sergeant Jim Johnson, Arty dares to imagine a different dance. Their love is forbidden, by both the armed forces and the law, but with Jean's cunning and support, Arty and Jim try to bridge the distance between them and find true love despite the danger and a life-threatening disaster that could destroy Arty's dreams for good. Can the pair stand strong together, no matter how many skies have fallen?
About the Author
Author, publisher, social scientist. My academic specialism is gender and sexual politics and identity, so you can expect this to crop up now and then in my writing too! Not in an "in your face" kind of way - subtlety wins hearts and minds. I live in Lancashire, UK, with family and rescued dogs. It's green and pleasant, and we get long, long, lovely perfumed days in late spring / early summer. My favourite place in the world is Watergate Bay, Cornwall, but I haven't travelled much. The most amazing thing I've ever experienced is the call to prayer at 11 p.m. on a terrace in Istanbul. Goosebumps and I'm an atheist!I write character-based/driven fiction - mostly general/contemporary, some (M/M & F/M) romance and a bit of sci-fi fantasy (light) . Basically, I write about life. I've written a few stand alone novels and short stories, but my main work is the series, which these days I'm referring to as a literary soap opera. Each novel/novella concludes, but there are always a few loose ends to be picked up and threaded on to the next instalment. There are longer threads and shorter threads. I know readers find it hard to navigate a series, so I put together a timeline (Here it is in order (March, 2016) :1. Beginnings (novella) 2. Ruminations (novel) 3. Hiding Behind The Couch (book #1) 4. No Time Like The Present (book #2) 5. The Harder They Fall (book #3) 6. Chain of Secrets (novella - included in 7. Crying in the Rain (standalone) 8. First Christmas (novella) 9. In The Stars Part I (book #4) 10. Breaking Waves (novella) 11. In The Stars Part II (book #5) 12. A Midnight Clear (novella - included in 13. Red Hot Christmas (novella) 14. Two by Two (season #6) 15. Breakfast at Cordelia's Aquarium (short story) The Wag and The Scoundrel (Gray Fisher #1 - novel) Those Jeffries Boys (novel) Reunions (season #7) You can currently read book 1 and 2 for free on Goodreads, or download book 1 and the short prequel Beginnings from my website () . I will also send a free ebook to anyone who asks nicely! Why? I write because I have to. I want you to read and, hopefully, enjoy the worlds I "channel".I also run a socialist (profit share) independent publishing company:
